Debbie Dragon's blog
Posted April 11, 2012 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
News & Commentary, Tips, Finances, Education
Parents can help their children avoid future financial crisis situations by starting their kids off in life with a bank account, on-going money lessons, and being a good role model themselves.
Posted February 8, 2012 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips
Here’s a list of some great family deals you can take advantage of over the next couple weeks.
Posted January 29, 2012 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Nutrition
Busy families often rely on pizza deliveries, processed foods, and the drive through as a quick way to get a meal on the way to or from sports practices, games, or school events. Here are 12 things you can do to encourage better nutrition in your family.
Posted January 22, 2012 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Finances
There are a number of strategies families can take to improve their financial situation. Whether you want to increase your income, reduce your expenses, or start planning for the future – the following tips will help you get started with your family’s long-term financial needs.
Posted January 13, 2012 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Health, Nutrition
January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month and while there is no time like the present to begin setting health and nutritional goals, it needs to be something we think about all year long — not just at the start of a new year.
Posted December 30, 2011 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Finances
If your bank has sent notification they are discontinuing debit card rewards, you don’t necessarily have to sit back and take it. Here are some tips to help parents and families survive debit card reward elimination.
Posted December 28, 2011 - 01:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Babysitters & Nannies
The reality for many parents is a shortage of trustworthy sitters, and there will come a time when parents will need to go somewhere without their offspring. Here are some tips for finding and hiring a babysitter.
Posted September 28, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Finances, Entertainment
As the kids start a new school year and fall weather approaches, families begin looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while the weather is still nice enough for most of the country to enjoy the outdoors comfortably.
Posted August 24, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Family Planning, Finances
Having kids certainly adds to your monthly budget and being able to keep the checkbook balanced and in the positive can be a constant challenge. Here are some basic — but often overlooked — money saving tips that just might help your bottom line.
Posted April 5, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
News & Commentary, Tips, Education
If you believe that your child is struggling to learn in school and believe that they could qualify for an IEP, you will want to take action immediately. The sooner you get your child the services they need, the more likely they are to succeed.
Posted February 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
News & Commentary, Finances
Are Roth IRAs a good investment for parents, or should you invest elsewhere? Here is a look at the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a Roth IRA account.
Posted February 10, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Tips, Home Life, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
The web is full of support sites that offer information on a variety of topics related to divorce and single parenting.
Posted January 26, 2011 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
News & Commentary, Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Disorders
ADHD is a medical condition that can make family life challenging, cause learning and socialization difficulties for the child diagnosed, and leave parents wondering what to do!
Posted December 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Planning, Tips, Finances, New Parents
Other parents may tell you that you can never be fully prepared for a baby, financially or otherwise, but there are a number of things you can do to help the situation.
Posted November 19, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Social Skills
A child's imagination is a wonderful thing. Parents are encouraged to support imaginative play. However, in some cases it might go too far. Learn how to help your kids use their imagination in a healthy manner.
Posted November 12, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
News & Commentary
Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition that affects both mothers and the entire family. Learn how to spot the symptoms of postpartum depression and how to get help for affected family members.
Posted November 6, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Diseases & Disorders
Teen depression is a serious condition affecting millions of teens and their families. Parents must learn how to spot the signs of depression.
Posted October 25, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Finances
As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our children basic money management skills which they will as adults. One of the first lessons regarding money should be the importance of savings.
Posted October 6, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Conflict Resolution
We all want our children to grow up to be healthy, well-rounded, productive adults. To help them do this, parents must teach self-reliance from an early age.
Posted October 5, 2010 - 21:00 by Debbie Dragon
Healthcare
Millions of teens and college students play school sports each year. Parents rarely worry about serious injury from sports, but certain health conditions may cause serious problems. How much testing should be required before our kids are cleared to play school sports?