All articles tagged: “Children”

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Otsimo’s Game-Based Special Education Apps Help Learners Improve Focus and Develop Practical Skills

Otsimo: Game-Based Special Education Apps

Otsimo is an ad-free educational experience designed for students with autism and other learning disabilities. Its game-based... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 5/29/20

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Recent Study Ties Gentrification to an Increase in Mental Health Challenges Among Low-Income Children in New York City

Gentrification’s Mental Health Impacts on NYC Youth

Gentrification is a sensitive topic for many Americans, yet there has been very little research done on the issue that presents... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 10/18/19

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The YMCA Battles Youth Hunger by Providing Millions of Free, Nutritious Meals to Teens and Children Across the Country

The YMCA Battles Youth Hunger by Providing Millions of Free Meals

Hunger is a very real problem for millions of children across the U.S. Since 2011, the YMCA has stepped up to alleviate this issue... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 11/9/18

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Children’s Health Fund Brings Quality Health Care to America’s Disadvantaged Families

Children’s Health Fund: Health Care for Disadvantaged Families

Child poverty rates in America are among the highest of all developed nations. In addition, more than 20 million children in the... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 5/4/18

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How Little Free Library’s 65,000 Locations Help Global Communities Reach Better Financial Futures by Promoting Literacy

The Little Free Library™ Empowers Communities Through Literacy

Access to books can be a major factor in whether kids learn to enjoy reading early in life, which can lead to a higher degree of... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 4/18/18

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Young Readers Become Future Leaders: StoryPlace Gives Charlotte-Area Children a Head Start on Crucial Life Skills

StoryPlace Helps Charlotte-Area Children Develop Key Life Skills

Studies have shown that children who learn to read at a young age tend to get the types of head starts that lead to more lucrative... read more »

Kristine Crane

By: Kristine Crane • 12/6/17

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64% of Families Disagree Over When to Discuss Finance with Children

64% of Families Disagree Over When to Discuss Finance with Children

Talking to aging parents about money, retirement and estate planning is a challenge for even the most open families. In their latest Intra-Family... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 10/13/14

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Should I Help My Child Get Out of Debt? 6 Things to Consider

Should I Help My Child Get Out of Debt? 6 Things to Consider

With astronomical student loan debt and lackluster employment opportunities for young adults, grown children are increasingly in need of... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 7/11/14

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8 Best Games for Teaching Finance

8 Best Games for Teaching Finance

Whether the money is purple, orange or green, games are valuable tools for teaching anyone about the basics of personal finance in a fun,... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 6/5/14

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4 Pros & Cons to Cosigning Your Kid’s Credit Card

4 Pros & Cons to Cosigning Your Kid’s Credit Card

Credit cards are wonderful tools when used properly. In the wrong hands, however, they can be quite destructive, plunging consumers into... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 5/22/14

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4 Ways to Justify Giving Your Kid a Credit Card

4 Ways to Justify Giving Your Kid a Credit Card

Unsurprisingly, young people, particularly college students, are not great credit users. Graduating college with a pile of consumer debt, in... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 4/21/14

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Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Finances

Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Finances

There are many reasons you should teach your kids about finances. Here are some of the many reasons I think youth financial education is... read more »

Sam X Renick

By: Sam X Renick • 2/5/14

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4 Ways to Teach Your Children About Money

4 Ways to Teach Your Children About Money

As a parent, one of your many tasks is to teach your children how to be smart with money. It’s important to help them understand the basics of... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/13/13

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How to Start a Family When You Have Bad Credit

How to Start a Family When You Have Bad Credit

Starting a family can be a financial challenge even under the best circumstances. If you have bad credit, it is going to be even more difficult.... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 9/24/13

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6 Ways to Protect Your Teens from Bad Credit

6 Ways to Protect Your Teens from Bad Credit

If you have teenagers, you probably already know their spending habits can be questionable at times. If they have an after-school job or money... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/18/13

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How Bad Credit Can Affect Your Children’s Lives

How Bad Credit Can Affect Your Children’s Lives

Having bad credit can make so many things in your life more difficult and more expensive. Your credit score is used to determine everything from... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/10/13