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Finance and Accounting for Tweens and Teens
When I tell my friends that I teach younger students about Finance and Accounting, they think I’m crazy. How can a twelve-year-old understand derivatives, valuation, or compounded interest? Over the past couple of years, I have worked with numerous tweens and teens to convey my passion for the subject. I ... Read More
Lessons from the Field: 8 Tips for Successful Museum Visits with Kids
Museums are fantastic places for learning and exploring the world around us. Where else can you find a dinosaur soaring 100 feet and a starry night indoors? Often times, bringing young kids to museums can be daunting. Here are some tips to make your next museum experience a stress-free adventure ... Read More
What I Learned from Master Class with Simon Cowell
If you think about your life as a class, there's something to be learned from every experience. From adventures and accolades to setbacks and sorrows, even the smallest moment can have a big impact on how you move through the world. ~Oprah Winfrey The other night, I watched Oprah Presents ... Read More
Yoga, Feel the Now
Several years ago, my wife and I decided to give up the gym and commit fully to our yoga practice. Having worked with some really talented instructors and friends over the past number of years, choosing a studio that offered the array of practices and schedule we wanted seemed daunting. ... Read More