This world as it is now is the result of great entrepreneurship by world leaders and global business leaders. We owe our present level of development to these visionaries. As such, it is our duty to teach our children the immense value of entrepreneurship, in order that they may carry on the legacy. Here are several ways to inspire entrepreneurial thinking in your kids.

1.    Encourage Them To Brainstorm

Whenever your kids have issues, encourage them to bring those issues to the ‘family boardroom’. Here the child can present the issue, and work with the other kids and the family elders to find a solution. Brainstorming and picking other people’s brains for workable ideas that can be sculpted into possible solutions is a major aspect of entrepreneur thinking.

2.    Encourage Them To Make Money

Offer your kids limited pocket money. Your kids will have to manage their expenses within the given allowance, or come up with ideas on how they can make extra money. Let your kids bring their ideas to you; encourage your kids to find positive, legal and possible solutions to their money problems. For example, they can hold a garage sale of their old toys and earn that way. Or, they could offer to mow lawns in the neighborhood, babysit, run errands, set up a lemonade stand and so on.

3.    Find Your Child’s Passion

Not all children will find it easy to learn how to market their strategies, interface with other people and successfully execute a home entrepreneurship endeavor. So it’s important to find your child’s passion and encourage him or her to be entrepreneurial using their given skills, talents and passion. If your child has a green thumb, teach the child how to grow herbs and sell them for money. If your child has a creative bent of mind, encourage the child to make caricatures of friends and sell them, or create artistic and useful objects for money.
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Studies have shown that children enrolled in preschool are more likely to have higher test scores, better socialization skills, less grade repetition and need for Special Ed., higher graduation rates, increased earnings, less crime, and less teen pregnancy, abortion and smoking. In terms of numbers, children who participated in a preschool program are substantially less likely to have ever been on welfare as an adult—41%, compared to just 20% of those who were not involved in preschool programs—and nearly three times as likely to own a home (36% vs. 13% of non-preschool-educated people).

With today’s stagnant job market, it isn’t unusual for workers to accept job offers that require a move. For those with children, this can often be a difficult decision to make. Parents want to be sure they are making a choice that is not only beneficial to them and their professional aspirations, but to their children’s continued growth and overall well-being.
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As a parent to young children you’ll find yourself thinking ahead to them growing up and reaching different milestones: taking their first steps, the first day of school, and going to high school. As your child enters high-school your pleasant daydreams will begin to downshift to a feeling of uneasiness and anxiety as the expensive reality of exponentially rising tuition costs begins to sink in.

The reality is that if you have an infant or a toddler the best chance you have to be able to pay for their tuition after they leave high-school will be if you start saving now.   By the time your toddler graduates from highschool many of your investments in the old ‘college fund’ will have matured to the point where they will either make a huge dent in your child’s college loans, or cover the nut.  Unfortunately there is a perfect storm brewing: in a time of unemployment, marginal employment and economic turmoil, people are seeing their savings wiped out or severely reduced.  Meanwhile tuition costs continue to rise.
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Fall is a great time of year for going on hayrides, decorating for a Halloween party, and creating costumes for the big night. My favorite holiday has long been Halloween, and I’m so glad I have children with whom I can share all the fun. Here are some activities we’ve enjoyed in the past; some which we’ve made annual traditions.

1. Movie time

My siblings and I always liked watching Halloween-themed movies when I was a kid, a custom that has been passed down to the next generation. My sisters and their children usually come to my house in early October and we have a cookie decorating party. When we’re done cutting out pumpkin shapes and decorating ghosts, we slide the cookies into one of my wall ovens (I cook a lot in my spare time) and start our movie marathon. Some of our favorite movies are “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “Monsters, Inc.” I’m glad all the kids are young now; I have the perfect excuse for avoiding scary movies that they may someday request we watch.

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As loving parents, we all want what’s best for our babies.  We want them to have a bright, colorful room, which inspires creativity, as well as all the latest smart toys, which encourages education.  We also want them to be well-protected, and so we carpet everything and put foam on every sharp corner and even build a pen around the entire nursery—locking out all danger.

Of course, you have to consider the cost of all this “inspiration” and “protection.”  Intellicot baby cribs and diamond encrusted Barbie dolls don’t come cheap, after-all.

So for those of us on a budget, but still want the very best nursery for our young ones, here are a few ideas that won’t break the bank:

Change the Wall Color

It’s the easiest way to change the look and feel of a room.  And you don’t need to use paint, either.  Paint usually leaves an awful, chemical smell that lingers for days after you’ve painted the room, and paint also includes chemicals that can be prove harmful—and even deadly—to your babies delicate respiratory system.  Instead of painting, we recommend brightening up the room with wall graphic stickers or even repurposing artwork that you have around the house.  It’s safer for your baby and the environment.
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The thought of it seemed ridiculous. Putting headphones onto my stomach and feeding classical music through my uterus for my unborn child? It seemed like a crazy idea at first, but if there was even the slightest chance that this “Mozart Effect” actually did help the development of my baby’s brain, then I figured why not give it a shot. So, after five months of my pregnancy, when the fetus develops the ability to hear, I became one of “those” pregnant women. I looked through quality home theater systems, and after purchasing one, let the calming melodies of Bach, my personal favorite, resonate throughout the house. And, yes, I even did the whole headphones on the stomach thing. But after a while I was beginning to feel a little silly doing all of this. I mean, was there really a point to this? Does the Mozart Effect really work?

While researching for the potential benefits of listening to classical music while pregnant I came across one major roadblock: there has been no medical evidence to prove that listening to classical music actually improves the intellectual development of the baby. My heart dropped. With all the hype that I’ve heard about the positive effects that this would have on the child, I was expecting some sort of research to back it up. But it seemed as though finding that proof would be fruitless.

I started to feel as though all of those Bach listening sessions had gone to waste. But after doing a little more digging, it seems as though there are some benefits after all. While there is no proof that listening to classical music will actually stimulate the baby’s intellectual development, there is evidence to support that the baby, if exposed to the music enough, will recognize the music after they are born and will often be calmed by the sounds of the music.
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Back to school time is upon us, and you want to do all you can to help your kids succeed academically. One of the best things parents can do for their children is to set up an adequate study zone for them. Just like adults, having the right space, furniture, and supplies will increase productivity; let them help furnish it, and they will view it as their own private space.

Carve out space: Find a spot in the house where your child will have peace and quiet, but is also close enough to ask you for help if he needs it. This can be a space in the kitchen or family room, or in his bedroom; but make sure it’s roomy enough to spread out all of the books and other things needed. It is probably best that there is no television playing or cell phones ringing during designated study time.
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Want to decorate a room for your special girl or boy without spending all day painting stars and rainbows?  Try a wall sticker.  They’re fun.  They’re exciting.  And, most importantly, they’re removable.
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Getting a Guardian Bond

If you’re looking to become the legal guardian of a minor or mentally disabled person, you’ll first need a guardian bond.

How to Get a Guardian Bond

1. Find out the bond type and amount owed. The courts should have this information. For reference, the amount is usually twice the annual earnings (or total assets) of the minor or disabled person.
2. Find an insurance agent who has experience writing bonds. Beware of insurance agents from name brand companies or with only home and auto insurance experience. Ask your attorney for suggestions.
3. Pick your agent.
4. Apply. Create an application with your agent. For small bond amounts, you’ll only need the basics: your name, date of birth, home address, and reason for the bond. For large amounts, the court may ask for a complete financial statement of your assets and liabilities as well as a personal credit report.
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So you have the world’s pickiest eater and you are worried that he or she is super skinny! Well here are a few tips that will help your picky eater:

• Your child has managed to make it this far. Remember your idea of not eating anything and what they actually eat are completely different. So what if your child only eats 7 items. Feed them those 7 items. If your child likes macaroni and cheese, than that’s what you serve. By using those books such as “Deceptively Delicious” and the “Sneaky Chef” you can find ways to puree other ingredients into the foods they like without them knowing. You can also try mixing other veggies, meats, and fruits into items that they like. This might encourage them to try new things. Also no one says that their has to be certain foods that we eat for breakfast lunch and dinner. If your child likes Rice and Beans at every meal, than have it for breakfast! At least it’s something in their stomach!


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Early Childhood Center at 177 Sullivan St. in Greenwich Village

Early Childhood classes OPEN HOUSE!

March 19th 10AM-12PM 2011 @ 177 Sullivan St. Early Childhood Center

Ages 16-36 months old. Please call or email to reserve a spot: Stacy Ramos at stacyr@childrensaidsociety.org or (212) 254-3074 x 301

Our classes, which include Infant & Baby Classes, Toddler Time classes, Sibling Time, Nanny Time, Messy Art Time, Cooking Time, Little Scientists, Toddler Tales, Speakin’ Spanish, Fun in French, Movin’ to Mandarin, Kindermusik Sign and Sing, Grown-Up and Me Yoga, Toddler Gymnastics, Kindermusik, as well as 2-Day Toddlers and Step-Up Kids, designed for our older students to begin moving towards independence in the classroom. There are also class schedules and registration information, including downloadable registration forms with class prices on our website: http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/philip-coltoff-center/early-childhood-program

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Location: 10 Bon Miller Rd, Mahopac, NY 10541-2217

Phone: (845) 628-0775

Website: lpccc.com

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So, you are ready for your grand adventure… your first trip as a family. Whether by land, sea, or air, just the thought of traveling with young children can be daunting! Rest assured, with a little pre-planning your traveling nightmares will disappear!

Here are some simple tips that can make traveling with young children easier:

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