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Tips for Raising Financially Fit Kids

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, parenting

At 8:20 a.m. on the nose they raced into the classroom, 25 spirited kindergarteners. They paid no attention to me as they stuffed their jackets into their cubbies and made their way to table time. This morning they found pennies and cardboard cards showing... (more...)

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Read more | Comments (0) | March 29th, 2012

Luck Ducks Follow Up

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, parenting

If you saw my last video post about Tracey Jackson’s mission to get her teenage daughter back on track, you no doubt, have an opinion on her extreme measures. What would you do? And how far is too far? One expert weighs in.  Read More →

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Read more | Comments (0) | October 5th, 2010

Spoil Sport: How Parents are Doing Harm by Giving In

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, parenting

We love our kids, but are we setting them up for failure by failing to say no and mean it? Check out this story about filmmaker Tracey Jackson’s search to get her privileged daughter back on track. Her documentary “Lucky Ducks” is a... (more...)

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Read more | Comments (1) | October 1st, 2010

Back to School with Money Left Over

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Videos, parenting, shopping

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Read more | Comments (0) | August 2nd, 2010

What Successful Dads are Teaching Their Kids

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Videos, parenting

Steve Forbes and Jim Rogers are celebrities on Wall Street. But both men prefer family life to cigar filled rooms. Here are a few of the lessons they are teaching their own kids to help them live up to their potential.  Read More →

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Read more | Comments (1) | July 20th, 2010

DIY: How to Cut your Kids Hair

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Lifestyle, Videos, parenting

and have them still like you! No bowl cuts here. Learn a few basic skills to pull off the perfect trim. And remember- you can’t glue it back on!  Read More →

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Read more | Comments (0) | July 5th, 2010

Your Turn: Teaching an 8 yr old about Money

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Kids, Videos, parenting

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Read more | Comments (0) | June 22nd, 2010

Happy Father’s Day Dad

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under parenting

I was one of the lucky ones and I know it. Growing up I thought every kid was blessed with an amazing father. Now I know they weren’t all like Jerry Daigle. 14 years after his passing, his absence is felt every day. From my dad I learned that women... (more...)

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Read more | Comments (0) | June 20th, 2010

Have You Read Tracey’s Blog?

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under entrepreneur, parenting, relationships and money

   Tracey Jackson is an uber-talented screenwriter, documentary producer/director and blogster.  If you need a daily dose of laughter combined with an affirmation that somone else out there gets it, then you will love her blog. Here is a link: http://www.traceyjacksononline.com/category/tracey-talks/ Also... (more...)

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Read more | Comments (0) | June 17th, 2010

Living Brilliantly

Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Innovators, Kids, Lifestyle, parenting, shopping

One of the great things about my job is that each day I get to dip my toe into a new world. With every story I cover, I meet new and often interesting people and for just a few hours, I get to live in their world. This week I spent time with author and... (more...)

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Read more | Comments (0) | June 13th, 2010