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Review by Becky Sher McClatchy-Tribune Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 Planning A Play Group? Read This! It's a scary day when you realize that you're responsible for not only your child's physical health, but his social and emotional well-being too. Does he have friends? Is she good at sharing? Is he going to grow up to be a social outcast? For little kids, especially those who aren't in child-care from a young age, play groups are a big step toward learning to live in a world with other people in it. (People besides Mom and Dad, anyway.) If you need help navigating the world of juice boxes, competitive parents and "hey, that's MY toy," check out The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Play Groups by Marian Edelman Borden (Alpha Books, $9.95)....if your family is part of a regular play group (or wants to be), there are some good tips in here. The little manual includes topics like assembling a first aid kit, disciplining other people's kids and dealing with common problems like bullying, sharing and cliques. Plus, it has lots of ideas for keeping the little ones entertained, which might be the most useful part of the book. Advice For Vets--From A V.A. Benefits Insider... For Service to Your Country - If you're a veteran--or a veteran's family member--you know how hard it is to navigate the complicated V.A. benefits maze. This book will help. Filled with insider information, it steers you through the process so you and your family can get the benefits you're entitled to. Written by a leading expert in veterans' affairs, this invaluable guide gives clear, step-by-step, form-by-form advice on cutting through the red tape--so you can get the medical, financial and other support you've earned. And if benefits are denied, it will show you how to appeal an unfair decision. KickStart to College A level-headed guide to ensuring a sane, successful college-application process. Stephen Bauer Educational Counselor Larchmont, New York KickStart to College will walk you through the process with plain-speaking advice: Start early, set goals, organize yourself, and keep it all in a healthy perspective. Richard Bavaria, Ph.D Vice President of Education Silvan Learning Center  The Baffled Parent's Guide to Sibling Rivalry The author's tips and tricks for ending the inevitable fights over sharing rooms, celebrating a sibling's birthday, and resolving holiday hassles, get right to the heart of the problem. Best of all, the solutions she offers work! - a reader's post on Amazon.com  The Baffled Parent's Guide to Sibling Rivalry With three sons who are incapable of keeping their hands off one another, Ms. Borden's book has been a godsend. Helping me to understand when and when not to get involved and realizing that the rivalry does indeed teach them many lessons has been most valuable. - a reader's post on Amazon.com  Smart Start This book is a MUST for mothers considering preschool for their children! From discussions of day care and learning skills to child development and fostering the parent-school relationship, this well organized, well-indexed book has it all. Nancy McKenzie, Danbury, CT  Summer Fun  Mom's Guide to Raising a Good Student  Unbelievably Good Deals & Great Adventures I gave this to my daughter before she left to start sophomore year at college; I earmarked pages where she can book her plane tickets back home for Thanksgiving at a student rate, where she can get cheap textbooks and so on. This is a great guide for her, but even better for ME since I am paying her tuition costs which are getting higher, and am always looking for ways to trim the fat. a reader's post on Amazon In Addition to Tuition Something every parent should read. I teach at a University and this book is very helpful at reminding parents what it's like to go off to college for the first time. After reading the book parents usually feel more empowered to help their children....It changes lives. a reader's post on Amazon Success As A Mortgage Broker Today there are more than 73 million homeowners in the United States – more than ever before in our history. The demand for residential mortgages is growing exponentially as home ownership continues to be an essential part of the American dream. Commercial mortgages, which finance apartment complexes, housing developments, office buildings, manufacturing plants, shopping malls, etc., are essential to the growth of our economy. In 2002, there were over $2.5 trillion in mortgage originations. And at the very center of all these transactions, residential and commercial, is a mortgage broker. That's the professional who arranges the financing that transforms these dreams into reality. It's a demanding, challenging, lucrative profession for smart, savvy, creative, self-starters with strong people skills. Sound like you? |
