Big Kids
Category Archive
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Big Kids, Expert Advice, Home Life, January 2015, Money Matters, Teens and Pre-Teens •
Jim Gilmore, CFP® •
Comments Off on Lessons for Future Millionaires
Giving Kids a Better Understanding of Money and Finances How do you give your children or grandchildren the right attitude about money? And a good financial start? While you can gift your child up to $14,000 a year tax-free, consider these options, wrapped up with financial lessons. Roth IRAs. If your child has a job, [&hellip...
Read More
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Big Kids, Decor & Crafts, Home Life, January 2015, Money Matters, Teens and Pre-Teens •
Michelle Koeppl •
Comments Off on Money Smart Stuff
Objects to Help Your Kids Reach for Financial Success at an Early Age I’m sure, if you really took a second, you could remember your first piggy bank. Your first coin purse. Your first secret stash. The hole in the back of the closet. The enormous mason jar...
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Big Kids, January 2015, Travel •
Jody Robinson •
Comments Off on La Quinta Resort and Club
A Surprisingly Fun, Family-Friendly Vacation Destination for All Ages Great golf? Check. Sublime spa experiences? Without question. But family-friendly accommodation, activities and recreation for all ages from (in our case age 6 to adult)? Surprising, but...
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Big Kids, Entertainment, Home Life, January 2015, People & Profiles •
Jody Robinson •
Comments Off on Bo Benna Parties
The Colorful Touch that Makes the Party All the details involved in hosting a recent party at our home were a little overwhelming. Because it was an event for 30+ second graders, planning presented even more of a challenge because we wanted to make sure the...
January 1, 2015 •
2015, Big Kids, Education & Learning, Home Life, January 2015, Technology, Teens and Pre-Teens •
Betsy Sanz •
Comments Off on Back to the Book
Is Your Household in Need of a Slow Reading Revolution? When I was a kid, and a teenager, and a young mom, books were my entertainers and my stress reducers. There was literally no activity that eclipsed that of reading. I would do it for hours, tucking...
December 1, 2014 •
2014, Babies, Big Kids, Cover Story, December 2014, Education & Learning, People & Profiles, Toddlers •
Jody Robinson •
Comments Off on Beyond Behavior and Language
Can social interaction-based teaching unlock new possibilities of independence for children with autism? As heart wrenching as the prospect of an empty nest can be, parents are ultimately interested in seeing their children lead happily independent lives. For...
December 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Community, December 2014, Education & Learning, People & Profiles, Teens and Pre-Teens •
Betsy Sanz •
Comments Off on Touching Lives with Hope
KidWorks in Santa Ana is Restoring At-Risk Neighborhoods, One Life at a Time Sixteen-year-old Sandra Cervantes grew up on Townsend Street, one of the toughest gang neighborhoods in Santa Ana. As a girl, she knew where the gangsters hung out and after school...
December 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Community, December 2014, People & Profiles, Sports, Health & Fitness •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Future Stars
Local Girl Selected for Prestigious USA Gymnastics’ “Future Stars” Program in Rhythmic Gymnastics Tis the season when competitions begin for rhythmic gymnasts and Laguna Hills-based Irene School of Rhythmic Gymnastics is going for gold. The Irene School...
November 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Directories, Education & Learning, November 2014, Teens and Pre-Teens, Toddlers •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on DIRECTORY: Private School Open Houses
Looking for the right school for your child or teenager? Orange County offers many high quality options for private school… you just need to know where to look. Capistrano Valley Christian Schools 32032 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano |...
October 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Community, October 2014, People & Profiles, Sports, Health & Fitness, Teens and Pre-Teens •
Crystal Nay •
Comments Off on Students, Sports and Success
Local Organizations Changing the World Through Sport The norm has always been academics first. To stay on the team, you have to have good grades and stay out of trouble. But what if being on the team is what is keeping kids safe and boosting their academic...