Whether you have a tiny warrior or a little princess, potty training can be a challenge to a new mom. My experience was chaotic, to say the least. When we…
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Each spring brings a rite of passage for a new crop of mothers as they register their little ones for kindergarten. I can still remember what it felt like to…
When you have children, it’s like God flips a switch. You may go from living in the moment to wanting to make future plans – including financial plans for your…
Q. My son, age 5, asked a ton of questions about the missing plane in the news for the last month. I think he is feeling anxious and I am…
At a coffee shop, I overheard a mom talking on her cell phone. She was lamenting her single-mom status and all the responsibilities she faced on a daily basis, which…
RICHMOND, Va. – While planning financially for your student’s collegiate future may seem difficult or even unattainable, a local financial professional says with proper preparation and fiscal management, sending your…
by Mandee Heller Adler Public high school students can get into the college of their dreams. All it takes is gumption, advanced planning, and guidance. Students frequently want to know…
Our younger son Sam just gave me The Look. Sam is a newly-minted 13-year-old, so The Look has arrived right on schedule. The Look is a teenager’s primary response to…
Jump back with me into “Mad Men” time. Don is still married to Betty, and the Draper family is finishing up a family picnic at a park. Before heading back…
Because I have the privilege of filling this incredible space every month, I keep a running list of topics and themes that might work here. When ideas come, I save…
Prior to having children, I never would have described myself as the outdoorsy type. I’m content indoors with air conditioning and comfortable furniture. Yet, I was blessed with two children…
Risk is everywhere, no matter how hard you try to avoid it. With financial risks, some are obvious, others are hidden. The big question is, which financial risks should you…
