Lifestyle & Trends - Education

Alternate option: Six reasons why high school grads should consider online degrees

If you're a high school junior who's thinking ahead to senior year, you're probably starting to look into higher education options. Wherever you stand on your plans for life after high school, there's now an increasingly popular option to consider: an online degree. Read More

The surprisingly affordable, culturally educational child care alternative: au pairs

If you're a working-parent family with school-aged children or younger, you know first-hand the price of child care. Child care costs are not only high, but are rising, according to a report released by the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Read More

Going back to college? Chase your passion, not a paycheck

Given current economic conditions, it's no surprise that many people are considering going back to college either to pursue a more advanced degree in their field or to change fields altogether. There is a process you can follow to be smart about returning to college. Read More

Decorate your dorm room to express yourself

Freshmen heading off to college don't have to over-think decorating dorm rooms. Save all that mental energy for your studies. Creating inexpensive and interesting living spaces is easier than your high school finals. Read More

Parents seek ways to protect their investment in a college education

Soon, millions of parents will send their children off to college for the first time. As the car pulls out of the driveway, they will reflect with nostalgia as their children embark on the next adventure in their lives - while they are acutely aware of how much of an investment they are making in their education. But what if, mid-semester, your son or daughter becomes ill and has to leave school? Read More

Shopping tips to save big on back-to-school supplies

The back-to-school lists mean one thing - it's time for parents to start shopping. But shopping doesn't have to mean you spend every cent you have in your pocket. Read More

Can smarter closets smooth school days?

Experts say children with good organizational skills do better in school. Performing activities such as sorting and classifying when children are pre-school-age and older can help them acquire organizational skills. It may even help to build self-confidence and self-control, too. What better way to teach kids organization than by starting with their own clothes and toys? Read More

Create a kids room that inspires learning and creativity

As the cold weather approaches, kids spend less time outdoors burning off all that wonderful energy. There's an easy and inexpensive way to turn any room into an environment that fosters your child's learning and creativity. What's even better: You are very likely to think, "it's too quiet in there," while the kids play intently in their new space. Read More

Need money for college? Follow these tips

Even though the economy has slowed down, college applications are up. Many people are enrolling in undergraduate programs or going back to school for an advanced degree. There is money out there to help you pay for tuition and room and board -- you just have to find it. Here are some tips. Read More

Five creative tips for packing healthier school lunches

It's that time of year again: back-to-school season. Amidst the jam-packed schedule of a child's school day, it's nice to know there is one area where parents make a difference - lunchtime. The mission is to create a nutritious lunch that your hungry kids will look forward to eating. Read More

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