The holiday season is an exhilarating time for children, especially those between 5 and 9 years old. While still young enough to believe in all the magical moments, they’re old enough to understand the joy and satisfaction of receiving gifts and giving gifts to others. That’s also what makes the holidays a great time to […]
When you’re the parent of little ones, particularly those who are 4 years old and younger, navigating holiday gifts from friends and family can be tricky. While it’s heartwarming to watch your children open fabulous presents, chances are they have a pile of perfectly good toys at home that they’re already bored with. And every […]
For busy parents whose kids are making holiday gift lists heavy on the latest cell phones, gaming systems and tablets, it’s getting more and more difficult to find gifts that will please kids without overloading them on screen time. Research has linked excessive entertainment-based screen time for adolescents to health issues including obesity, developmental delays, […]
Florida State University (FSU) is getting a lot of national attention in 2023 thanks to its winning football season and successes in other sports, including women’s soccer and softball. But the 175-year-old public research university also offers over 360 academic programs, over 750 Recognized Student Organizations, and has been steadily rising in national academic rankings. […]
It takes time to collect the materials they need to put their best foot forward and impress schools – especially letters of recommendation and transcripts – so it’s smart to have a generous head start. For high school seniors, it is officially that time of year: college application season. Those crucial few months they’ve spent […]
If you’re the parent of a high school senior or college freshman, money and spending have likely been hot topics of discussion this year. The stark reality is that college has never been more expensive. In the past four decades, college tuition has more than doubled, and students are borrowing more money than ever to […]
It’s September, and your back-to-school routine is probably well underway. For many busy parents, that routine includes making lunches every day. And most parents realize that the best school lunch is a healthy one. After all, a vast amount of research now shows that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables promotes growth, strengthens the […]
High school seniors across Florida are making their final return to the classroom. For parents and students, senior year can be a lot to juggle—a virtual whirlwind of academics, school activities and bittersweet milestones. For parents whose kids are college or trade school bound, senior year can be especially overwhelming. After all, the stakes are […]
Summer is winding down, and your kids are back in the classroom. (It’s OK to be relieved—no judgment here!) In celebration of this new chapter, why not get ahead with your college savings strategy? A Florida 529 Savings Plan lets you grow K-12 and college savings tax-free and has some of the lowest fees in […]
Dear parents of rising kindergartners: Congratulations, you survived the expensive daycare years! Your little one will soon tick off a major life milestone, and there’s a tangible financial upside when leaving daycare for a public elementary school—more money in the family budget. What will you do with this newfound money? One option is to continue […]
