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Smart moves: Five tips that will make moving to college a snap
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As summer winds down, college freshmen - and sophomores, juniors and seniors - are gearing up to move onto campus. Whether you're moving to college for the first time or the third, you'll find there are ways to make your move smarter and, believe it or not, more enjoyable.
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The surprisingly affordable, culturally educational child care alternative: au pairs
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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.
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Simple driving safety rules for your teen
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Getting a driver's license offers a sense of independence that's hard to match. But it's more important than ever for parents to set some ground rules when their child climbs behind the wheel. After all, mom or dad still gets to make the rules for a couple more years.
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Riding escalators: a summer safety reminder
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Whether traveling on vacation or staying home, the summer means more time spent out and about. With activities ranging from swimming at the local pool to attending festivals, amusement parks and sporting events, people are visiting new places and new buildings.
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Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun
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As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good for them. Most snacks available in the grocery stores are full of fat, sugar and/or salt with little nutritional benefit, so finding healthy choices that kids are willing to eat isn't always an easy task.
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Kids aren't the only ones headed to the classroom this fall
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Countless adults are returning to the classroom, both online and on the ground, to pursue their education. Whether they're returning to adapt to changes in the economy, are looking to move ahead in their current role or are making the time to pursue the degree they've always wanted, heading back to school to compete in a knowledge-based economy can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences.
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Emerging careers in science and health care
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Growth in technology is contributing to career options at an increasing rate. Ten of the 20 fastest-growing careers are health care-related, with 26 percent of all new jobs created falling into this category, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's "Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition." New career possibilities are opening for individuals with vocational training, college diplomas and advanced degrees.
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Refresh your resume for optimum performance
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Is your resume working for you? There's never been a better time to take a close look and make sure it is. With today's high rate of unemployment, many Americans are competing in a tight job market. Will your resume grab the attention of a prospective employer?
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Create a kids room that inspires learning and creativity
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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.
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Preparing the work force America's economy requires
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America does not have the work force necessary for the economy it has and needs. That was the conclusion of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education in 2006. In order to reach the competitive level called for, greater attention must be given to the 54 million adults who have some college, but no degree.
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