“Do you pay your kids an allowance? How much? When did you start?” It’s one of those topics that comes up every once in while with our clients, as well
Crunch Time is Over! What to Do With Extra Money When Pre-K Begins
The average spending on daycare for infants and toddlers in New York City is $1800 per month (Source: NYU). In King’s County, it can cost upward of $350/week to enroll
Pay for Convenience or Do it Yourself?
When is it worth it to pay for convenience? Do you ever feel guilty about paying for something you know you could do yourself? How do you know if you
Happy News
Well, it’s been pretty quiet around this blog lately. I guess I’ve been busy “cultivating” something else … life! That’s right, we’re expecting in the Fall. And actually, that’s not
Questions about Charter Schools
As I have written about here, and here, I support school choice for kids and have had a good experience (so far) with them personally. I work with a lot
Why We Chose a Charter School
My son goes to a charter school, and I love it. Here are just a few of the things I love about his school: Tons of communication (both good &
Why We Chose a Charter School
My son goes to a charter school, and I love it. Here are just a few of the things I love about his school: Tons of communication (both good &
How to Choose the Right Kindergarten for Your Child
It’s that time of year, where New York City parents of 4 and 5 year olds are figuring out where their kids are going in the Fall. But how do
How to Have a Blast on a Budget at Disney World
Ever since our son was born, I knew it was coming … family vacation to Disney World! Well, this was the year we “did Disney.” We spent 5 days and
