Estate planning is the complicated process involving the older generation passing on its wealth to the younger generation. Unfortunately it can be the source of many disagreements, and even court litigation. With all good intentions, many parents create an estate plan so their loved ones won’t have to deal with lengthy probate court proceedings. However, parents often talk to attorneys only, and don’t involve their heirs in the discussion, assuming they will embrace the estate gifts they receive.
A message for all senior secondary students…
Exams are approaching and being able to summarise texts and notes is an important skill for exam success.
Summarising involves taking the main ideas from a piece of text and rewriting them in your own words. A summary is significantly shorter than the original text and tends to give an overview of a topic area. A good summary shows that you have understood the text. You can paraphrase any text for free here.
Below are 7 quick tips to create effective summaries:
Learning your baby’s unique sleep signals is one of the first steps towards encouraging healthy sleep. When you can recognize your baby’s sleep cues, then you will be able to put her down to sleep as soon as she becomes tired. Your baby does not understand her own sleep needs so she is dependent upon you to decipher them for her.
Now that school is back in session, it’s important to observe safety practices before sending your children on their way. Whether your children walk, bike, or take the bus, make sure they’re familiar with the family rules for getting to school safely. Make a checklist and review it with your children. These ideas can get you started.
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Yes, this time of year is the time of year we sell a lot of teacher editions. It always makes me smile. Moms are finding out that it “IS” the worth the money to purchase a Teacher Key.
Halloween is fast approaching! As children get ready for the big day, many want some spooky reads. There is a certain thrill in reading a scary book and knowing that you are safe in your own life. These spine-tingling books will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Boys of Blur by N.D. Wilson
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2014
Grades 5 & up
It’s National Adopt-A-Dog month, which makes it a great time to look at the ways dogs can add to the family. Being able to rescue a pup from the shelter is satisfying in itself, but a family dog will benefit you and your children in so many different ways. In fact, you may end up believing that your dog was the one who rescued you.
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