Vacations or College?

If like us, your college savings plan has been cut in half by the economic downturn, you’re dreading the ramp-up to college admissions.  When planning for college these days, you almost have to have a “pre-college” budget.  College visits, application fees, testing fees and sometimes tutoring-for-the-testing fees.
A Long Time Ago…It was Much Easier
I know it [...]

No Comments

Beware of Boys Who Drive

When your daughter starts dating,  it’s very probable  the boy will not have a driver’s license.  California has a graduated driver’s license system wherein they have a permit for the first year and can only drive with an adult in the car.  After they’ve passed the driving test,  they have 12 months in which they [...]

No Comments

Is Your Kid a CyberBully?

I know it’s common for parents to be concerned about internet safety for their children.  As they grow up their  relationship with the digital world becomes more complex.
Problem is, I think it’s time to stop focusing on predators and start focusing on what our own kids are doing online.  I’ve written several posts about Facebook, [...]

No Comments