Back-to-school shopping stressing you out? How to avoid breaking the bank – National
With the new school year starting in a few weeks, Canadian parents are feeling “stressed out” about shopping for their kids and looking for ways to cut back their spending, recent surveys show. More than a third (34 per cent) of Canadians plan to shop for back-to-school supplies this year, according to a survey done […]
How to talk to your teen about difficult topics, according to an expert
From social media to mental health, parents have many worries when it comes to their teenagers — but often struggle when it comes to starting a conversation. In a recent survey, Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found some of parents’ top concerns include their kids future, experiences at school and online, physical safety and […]
Measles cases more than tripled this year. Here’s how to help protect your kids as school starts.
As kids head back to school, federal health officials are emphasizing the importance of getting routine vaccinations against diseases like measles. Over 200 cases of measles have been reported this year in more than two dozen states and Washington, D.C., which is more than triple the number of cases reported last year. Most are in children under 5 […]
How to shop smart during no sales tax weekend
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Back to school is just around the corner, meaning back-to-school shopping. In West Virginia, this weekend is no sales tax weekend and is just in time for school supply shopping. The Better Business Bureau has tips on how to take advantage of this weekend wisely. First, they recommend doing research before […]