Too many parents ask, "How smart is my kid?" When the real question should be, "How is my kid smart?" Every child is smart in his or her own way. Some children are physically agile while others are agile problem solvers. Some youngsters will recognize a variety of emotions before they recognize the letters of the alphabet. As your child grows and changes, your role as a parent stays the same; help your child help themselves. I am happy to offer you some useful information and tips to help you raise smart, kind, creative, and self-reliant kids.

Most people today end up with too much month and not enough money. Many college graduates, senior citizens and downsized executives are searching for ways to increase or supplement their income. There are very few jobs around that will pay sufficient to cover needs, let alone wants. Jobs that used to be available for unskilled workers or teenagers are now being taken by those who are under-employed. The unemployment figures are discouraging no matter how much motivation, skill, and talent you have. You started selling old stuff on Craigslist and donating plasma, and you're still not covering...

"Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made." Roger Caras Animal Human Connection. We love our pets and our pets love us. Whether we have a dog, cat, rabbit, horse, frog, turtle or gold fish they are our best friends. They love us unconditionally and understand us when no one else in the world will. Sure our pets make us happy. And when people are happy they laugh. They really love to laugh at clean, corny and funny...