12/16/2019


Home to one of Florida's major business centers, the city of Tampa also boasts a unique mix of historic Latin heritage, waterfront scenery, great food, arts and culture, shopping, and evening diversions. These features combine to make it at once charming and vibrant, posh, and modern. If you're in Tampa and looking for somewhere to unwind for the evening or weekend, here are six suggestions to kickstart your entertainment.

12/15/2019


Having kids and growing your family one pair of happy little feet at a time is truly a blessing, but no matter how many sources of income you might have, your wallet might seem a little empty from time to time. To manage your finances even with just one child in your home can be challenging. With more family members, you want to make sure everyone is happy, well-fed, clothed, and that they have all those essentials to grow up into happy, healthy people.

Now, even with a solid paycheck, frugal moms and dads often want to take a closer look at their finances and rethink their spending habits. To make your family life a little more financially-savvy, here are a few tips to help you save up more, and still enjoy all the perks of your big, loving family!

12/14/2019


For many parents, the debate around whether or not single-sex schools are better than co-educational schools is strongly influenced by memories of their own experiences. It is a discussion that has divided teaching professionals and researchers for many years, but it genuinely just depends on the child. An independent boys’ school in Richmond explore the advantages below.

Although most single-sex schools offer excellent standards of education, they often have quite a relaxed approach. One of the main arguments for single-sex education is that the opposite sex can often become a distraction, especially during the teenage years. Young people often feel that they have to show off in front of the opposite sex, but in a girls-only or boys-only environment, there is no possibility of this.

Single-sex schools are also great for breaking down gender stereotypes. For instance, in an all-boys school, students might not feel as embarrassed to try stereotypically feminine pursuits such as textiles. Teachers can also modify their lesson plans to be better suited to the gender of the class. Children are actively influenced to mature at their own pace, which is harder to do in co-educational environments where girls tend to mature faster than boys.

While there are undeniably lots of benefits of single-sex education, every child is different and it’s wrong to determine what’s best for them based on generalizations. As parents, you know your child better than anyone, so only you can truly decide if a single-sex school is the right option for them.