With the back-to-school season in full swing, families across Florida are busy getting back into a routine and looking forward to another year of growth and learning. It’s a time filled with excitement and anticipation, but also a moment to consider the future—specifically, how to make your child’s dreams of higher education a reality. One […]
In today’s financial landscape, the traditional approach to saving might not be enough to meet the costs of higher education. With college expenses growing each year, it’s essential to consider modern strategies that offer more security and growth potential. Among the most effective tools available are 529 Plans—and don’t let this IRS terminology scare you […]
If you are the parent of a college-bound high school student, it’s never too early to start preparing for the journey ahead. For many ninth and tenth graders, college can seem worlds away and a bit abstract. After all, they’re busy navigating their new high school campus, exploring new opportunities and tackling a fresh social […]
Math anxiety is real for kids, and it can appear as early as elementary school. Experts say this fear and apprehension stems from taking math tests, tackling equations or even thinking about numbers. Math anxiety can also develop when students start to notice the time it takes them to solve math problems. When they are […]
The U.S. Department of Education recently rolled out a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (also known as FAFSA) form. Filling out the FAFSA has probably never been on anyone’s weekend fun list, but the 2023/2024 relaunch threw the entire process into chaos and raised questions from many families. The good news? The new […]
If your sweet and pliable little one has somehow morphed into an adolescent with swinging moods, strong opinions and a wee bit of attitude, there’s a good chance you have a middle schooler on your hands. Our best advice? Don’t panic — but do buckle up. The next three years are likely to be equal […]
Florida Polytechnic University is breaking academic ground as the state’s only all-STEM public university. Established in 2012, FPU welcomed its first class of students in the fall of 2014. Almost 10 years later, this young but vibrant school is helping shape the future across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. FPU will also […]
The back-to-school shopping season is in full swing, and although retail sales and discounts abound, prolonged inflation is still taking a toll on most family budgets. A year ago, parents with grade school students were spending as much as $900 per child on back-to-school expenses, according to the National Retail Federation. And this year’s outlook […]
It’s sometimes assumed that all parents know how to play with their children in the earliest years, but that’s not necessarily true. Despite the chubby cheeks and adorable belly laughs, babies can be intimidating. After all, they need everything all the time, and many new parents get hyperfocused on the big three — feeding, changing […]
For children and parents alike, the summer can be a welcome break from the daily grind of schoolwork. But the learning doesn’t have to stop! Families can use summer vacation to teach big-picture skills that encourage healthy life-long habits and behaviors, while getting children to think about life as college students and beyond. For example, […]
