When guests visit a home with small children, a child may grab the guest by the fingers and parade over to the wondrous fridge that not only keeps the juice cold, but also proudly displays the most recent masterpiece. “Look what I did!”, exclaims the child. The adult responds with accolades and the child’s self-esteem grows. When children are young, it’s relatively easy to convey their worth to the family and the love surrounding them. Toddlers know the world revolves around them, as their existence consists of ensuring their needs are met. There are lots of hugs, kisses, and I love you’s and the refrigerator becomes a location to celebrate accomplishments. By the time a child is five, it is not uncommon to find the family fridge, and possibly Grandma’s, as well, covered with finger ... [Read More]
Are You Prepared to Live on Your Own in College?
Beyond the Three "R's" You’ve demonstrated mastery of reading, writing, and arithmetic. You’re ready for college, right? WRONG! The new existence awaiting college students holds a wide assortment of responsibilities that extend well beyond the classroom walls. Are you prepared to live on your own in college? ... [Read More]
Essentials for College Dorm Living
You’re off to college! Hooray! You’re moving into a residence hall and will need to ensure you plan for certain necessities, as well as a few luxuries. But what do you take with you? Do you take everything? Simply put, no, you will not take all of your belongings if you are residing in a dorm. Colleges provide dorms for students who are taking classes. This means you will move in right before classes begin and you will move out shortly after classes end. Alongside thousands of your new closest friends, you will be sharing elevators and competing for the best loading zones all at the same time. You will simplify the moving process by strategically choosing what to pack. But first, you will need to identify your essentials for college dorm living. But, how do you decide what to take, ... [Read More]
