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Spooky season is here! Halloween is a cherished holiday for many families, filled with fun and traditions. Whether you’ll be heading out with your little ones for the first time, or sending your teens out unsupervised, AOL.com has some tips on how to approach some specific Halloween milestones:

There is a lot of talk about the economy and inflation these days. Especially the rising cost of items at your local grocery store. Many families are feeling the pinch. But there are strategies that can help you save money on your essentials. MSN offers these tips:

Attendance at America’s National Parks has been skyrocketing. In many cases, you need to make reservations months or even years in advance to see some of the most popular sites. If your family has been wanting to get out and enjoy these national treasures, the time to start planning is now. Sports Illustrated ranks the top parks and offers tips...

Believe it or not, it’s time for kids to head back to school. The To Do List can be long: get back into a routine, plan schedules, purchase supplies. But that’s not all you need to think about. The Main Street Daily News offers some important tips for keeping kids healthy as the new school year begins:

Many of the rooms of your home are very clearly defined: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen. Some spaces are not always as easy to identify. Yahoo asked interior designers to clarify what separates a family room from a living room. Here is what they had to say:

Typically, when we think of investing, it is considered something you do as an adult. It is widely considered one of the best ways to save money. But have you ever considered opening a brokerage account for your child? There are many reasons you should. If you want to help them save for their own future, Time magazine outlines how to open a...

You know from experience life can be challenging. As a parent, how do you help prepare you children for the ups and downs they will face? How can you give them the skills they will need to navigate challenges in their own lives? GoodtoKnow.com asked child development experts for tips on raising resilient kids. Here’s what they had to say:

Strong financial skills are learned. Which is why as parents, it is essential to begin teaching your children about money from an early age. It doesn’t have to be complicated, or boring. According to Engineering Your Finances, you can get creative and make learning about savings money fun with these tips:

Hurricane season is just around the corner. It officially begins June 1, and forecasters are expecting an active season for 2024. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has developed a guide to help residents prepare to keep their families and their property safe. It includes important steps you should be taking now to ensure you are in the...

Introducing your child to the world of finance should start at a young age and adapt in complexity as they grow. When the lesson of the day (or year) is all about saving and investing, consider using a certificate of deposit (CD) as a teaching tool. A CD will illustrate to your eager student how saving a portion of their allowance or earnings can...