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Career and Kids

Archive for the ‘Kids' School’ Category

October 6th, 2007

Since many of us have a career that will help send our kids to college, it might be wise to learn about the process.
Since, as hard as it is to believe, we are about 5 years away from our firstborn going to college, I have to face the fact that I need to educate myself […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

September 7th, 2007

School fundraisers and your workplace

It’s that time of year where local schools insist you need a candy bar as big as your head, or, quality wrapping paper that lasts for years.
Yes, school fund raisers.
It’s popular to complain about them, and, you’re right, for the most part, we don’t really need this stuff. But, many schools depend greatly on […]

By elizabeth -- 4 comments

July 24th, 2007

Sales Tax Holidays

The Not worrying about summer childcare season Back to School season always involves hunting and gathering at the local Target or Wal-Mart.
It can really add up, but, some people can save a little money on Sales Tax Holidays in the United States.
Tax Girl lets us know about the where’s and whens of Sales Tax […]

By elizabeth -- 2 comments

April 19th, 2007

A host of working parent issues

Today, I have decided to live every working parent related blog article all at once.
As I was reading Paul Nyhan’s Working Dad entry about the nuances of sending sick kids to school, I realized I may have done just that.
My middle child was home with what looked sure to be strep throat yesterday, but, as […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

February 2nd, 2007

Taking kids out of school early for vacation

Sometimes, when one or both parents work, taking a vacation with the family can be a challenge.
School aged kids with busy schedules make vacation planning even harder, and, often it seems like you just have to get out of town or take time off whenever you can.
But, what if “whenever you can” coincides with a […]

By elizabeth -- 16 comments

January 22nd, 2007

Spending time in your child’s classroom

This is interesting: Rep. Rodney Hubbard, D-St. Louis, is sponsoring a bill that would require employers to give employees four hours of paid leave every month - six days a year - to spend in their child’s class.
I can see where it would open up a whole can of worms for many reasons: can you […]

By elizabeth -- 4 comments