There is a very simple sure-fire way to turn every single teenager into a millionaire and I’m going to share it with you. It’s simple … the Roth IRA. Roth Ira image from Napkin Finance What is a Roth IRA? It’s an investment vehicle for retirement that is tax-free! It’s the only tax investment where…
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Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
Sustainability in Schools: The Fundamentals of an Eco-Friendly Classroom
The classroom is the perfect place to teach children sustainability practices that will stay with them throughout their lives. By implementing an eco-friendly approach to your learning environment, you can share the magic and importance of preserving the Earth with your students. Helpful classroom donations There are many eco-friendly school supplies available now, so make…
My Daughter’s MIT Media Lab Internship: AttentivU (biofeedback glasses to focus)
My daughter is a sophomore at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) and she landed her dream internship at MIT Media Lab. The project that she is working on as the lead designer is AttentivU, a biofeedback device that measures brainwaves and eye movement to help with staying focused. The device is designed into a…
Coding For Kids Can Fill the STEM Gap
Flying cars, self-tying shoes, and robot attendants. As a kid, that might be how you envisioned the future. While we’re not quite at the flying cars yet, technology has significantly impacted the way we work and play. Even 10 years ago, we didn’t know the impact smartphones would have on influencing our behavior and shaping…
Visiting Olin College of Engineering
Olin College of Engineering Campus Visit in Needham, MA. It’s a very small school with about 80+ students per grade. It is a wonderful mix of engineering integrated with hands-on design. Located in Needham in Massachusetts, a suburb west of Boston, it abuts Babson College in a tranquil next to Wellesley. It is an undergraduate…
7 Tips on How to Motivate Yourself When Studying at Home
Being surrounded by the same four walls isn’t so easy for students during the lockdown. Nevertheless, studying at home is still a more convenient option with one exception: staying motivated and driven can be hard sometimes. Here are some ideas to stay motivated. Reward System When you study at home, it feels like you’ve got…
My Daughter’s RISD Team Wins BlueGreen Innovation
My daughter, referred to as Grasshopper and Sensei in my blog, won the BlueGreen Innovation Challenge with her team of Industrial Designers from Rhode Island School of Design and Mechanical Engineer from M.I.T. They were written up by RISD! Students Propose Real-World Design Solutions Industrial Design students offer innovative ideas for supporting sustainability in Rhode…