Kindergarten Readiness

Raise your hand if your child is ready for kindergarten. Now, raise your hand if you can't believe how quickly time has gone! For those of you with new little ones just hug them tight and treasure these moments because unfortunately, time will fly by! Success in school begins at home and reading to your child EVERY DAY is the best way to prepare them for a lifetime of learning.  But there are...

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Amazing Newborn

When you get to hold your baby for the first time it will be a magical moment. You will count the tiny fingers and toes. Rub your hand over the soft tufts of hair and gaze into his or her eyes. From the moment of birth, newborns have amazing abilities. They can see, hear, smell, taste and feel. Sight – baby will blink at bright lights and follow a moving target. They can focus on objects about...

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Family Fun

Every budget should have a little bit of money set aside for family fun.  If you need a larger amount of money for a trip or day at a theme park then saving money over time can make that happen without disrupting your budget. Try to find some things that cost little or no money: Swimming Zoo Movies Museums Playing board games, cards Renting movies Library story time or summer reading programs Take...

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