Written by Carson Kohler with The Penny Hoarder and taken from http://www.thepennyhoarder.com   Want to bank an extra $10 today? Ibotta has got you covered. When you sign up and redeem your first cash-back offer, it’ll slide $10 into your account. Once you hit $20, you can cash out. There are two simple ways to use Ibotta and snag your free $10. …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. School professionals are often blamed for the ills of society. Yet, there are countless administrators, teachers and counselors who challenge and inspire students to do their best and strive for excellence. The following are ideas educators may want to consider as they continue their work. 1.Understand that you are only human. You will make mistakes. 2. …

POSTED ON JULY 4, 2018 BY SCOTT JOHNSON ON POWERLINEBLOG.COM On July 9, 1858, Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas gave a campaign speech to a raucous throng from the balcony of the Tremont Hotel in Chicago. Abraham Lincoln was in the audience as Douglas prepared to speak. Douglas graciously invited Lincoln to join him on the balcony to listen to the speech. In his speech …

By Audrey Goodson Kingo  taken from http://www.workingmother.com   Form meets function in the latest crop of top products. It’s a given that baby products just keep getting cooler every year—more sleek, stylish and practical too. But this year’s nifty new gear isn’t just pretty; these 15 must-haves also make life easier for working moms, with innovations meant to save space, time and …

by: DUSTIN KOSKI with ListVerse taken from ListVerse.com Suicide is on the rise around the world. Europe, Australia, China, and the US are all experiencing increasing suicide rates. It’s a growing problem for society and will be more and more likely to affect your life directly—if it hasn’t already. If you are reading this because you have contemplated or are contemplating suicide, or if someone …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. The following quotes may be used in a variety of ways by both teachers and counselors. One idea is for a thought to be posted, read, and discussed at the beginning of each week. It could then be read daily with the students. At the end of the week ask them what they learned or how …

by: NICOLE DIEKER,with The Penny Hoarder at http://www.thepennyhoarder.com Aileen Perilla/ The Penny Hoarder Are you still looking for that great summer experience? We’ve got 100 ideas to help you make the most of your summer – and best of all, they’re all free. Yes, this means 100 free summer activities for kids, parents, friends and more. From camping to coding, use …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed. It is estimated that 1.5 million children in the United States have a parent in jail or prison and this number increases each year. These children are less likely to succeed in school and more likely to be involved in substance abuse and delinquent behaviors. A worthwhile goal for educators, as well as judges, lawmakers, corrections …

Written by The Penny Hoarder on http://www.thepennyhoarder.com How much money would you like to have saved for the holidays? Or your next vacation? Or your emergency fund? Whatever your goal, the number probably seems overwhelming. Trying to figure out where several hundred or a few thousand dollars might come from is tough. Instead, break it down. Find ways to set …

By Leah Davies, M.Ed., http://www.kellybear.com Given to SproutVine.com with permission. Aggression or bullying can be defined as any action that inflicts physical or mental harm upon another person. Girls usually differ from boys in the type of aggressive behavior they exhibit. While boys tend to inflict bodily pain, girls most often, though not exclusively, engage in covert or relational aggression. …