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Smart Money: Financial Literacy for Kids in the Digital World
As children grow, they need to comprehend more than dollars and cents. Here’s what to know about debit cards, bank accounts and investing for kids.
Raising Money-Smart Kids
Spending and saving can be difficult for even adults to manage, but you can set up your child for long-term financial literacy by preparing them to understand money matters.
A High-Low Look at the Cost of Child Care
Child care can be expensive, but there are options for every budget—here’s how much Dallas-Fort Worth parents are paying for sitters, nannies and daycare.
Why Creativity Means Problem-Solving
Creativity isn’t just about the fine arts, or other forms of expression. It’s problem-solving to reach that final product—so it may manifest differently than you expect.
Nature Play: The Benefits of Nature Preschools
There’s a movement to increase the time young children spend outside and in nature. Learn where to engage in nature play alongside early childhood skills.
The Benefits of Attending Preschool
Preschool may not be required, but there are plenty of reasons to enroll your kiddo—from immediate benefits to long-term outcomes.
11 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Preschool
If you’ve narrowed it down to the preschools you plan to tour, consider going in with some prepared questions. The more information you have, the better.
What to Look for in a Preschool
Looking for the right preschool? We connected with Katie Zeller of The Day School at Highland Park Presbyterian Church to answer your questions.
Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
We spoke with Leslie Graves, regional director of operations for Primrose Schools, about how parents can know when and if their child is ready for preschool.
Are My Sub-Par Homeschooling Skills Ruining My Kid’s Love of Learning?
We spoke to a few experts about our fears while homeschooling the kiddos.
Where to Take an Online Field Trip
We’re sure you want your kiddos to still have a chance to learn while they’re at home, so try these online field trips!