by Alicia Wanek Prince sang, “Life is a party, and parties weren’t meant to last,” especially when you don’t plan ahead with life insurance. Independent insurance expert, Bobby Davidson, of Davidson Insurance Services in Dallas, knows all too well how a properly positioned life insurance policy could have helped…
Prince’s recent death has caused many of us to reflect upon his fantastic music and mystifying personality. Like many great artists before him, Prince pushed the envelope, both personally and musically, all the while creating music and art that was ahead of its time. He also personified the American Dream….
You’ve had some time to frame those photos of your children in their cap and gown on that proud day they graduated. Now reality sinks in. There’s going to be off on their own. Are they ready? by Alicia Wanek If your child has finished college and they’re headed out…
Important Things to Consider Before You Sign on the Dotted Line by Patrick Schurr | Contributor Follow these guidelines to protect yourself from crooked contractors and/or shoddy repairs. PART ONE: AVOID THE DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES PITCH! Be cautious when a salesperson appears at your door uninvited. Two very common sales pitches…
Play It Safe and Shore Up Summer Fun with these 6 Boating Tips by Lisa A. Beach For many teens, nothing beats an afternoon on the lake with friends. Before you celebrate their decision to unplug from a screen and spend the day outdoors, review some guidelines with them to…
Yeah, I know, it’s hot. Steamy in fact. But I love the summer. When my kids were in elementary school, the end-of-year pool party, followed by a mom/kid getaway, clearly marked the transition from school year to summer vacation. Class schedules, homework and school dress code became sleeping in, game…
by Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor From the moment of birth we have so many dreams for our children. We want them to be happy, confident and smart. We want them to feel so good about who they are, about life and about their relationships with others. We want them…
Vital Conversations for Parents and Teens When children become teenagers, communication suddenly includes lots of eye-rolling, slammed doors, and dramatic closing arguments such as “You just don’t understand me!” So how do you open the lines of communication with your teen? Here are three conversations that may help. by Sierra…
by Dr. Susan Sugerman | Contributor We live in a fairly privileged, relatively low-stress time in history, at least in terms of our day-to-day lives as Americans. Though there are definite exceptions, many of us don’t spend a lot of time worrying whether our children will have enough to…