April is National Youth Financial Education Month and an opportunity to talk with your kids about money management and good financial habits.
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Commentary: Policies to support Maine children, families should be supported by equity and data
The 2021 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book reveals positive trends as well as key areas of concern.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: The unexpected COVID-19 vaccine side effect – ‘I’m not crying, you’re crying’
I was prepared for a sore arm or flu-like symptoms, but I was not ready for the wave of emotion after the year tumbled down on me.
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Maine Voices: Let’s turn pandemic lifelines into ladders out of poverty
The Child Tax Credits are the best opportunity in decades to help families create financial stability – if we can multiply their impact by coordinating resources and aligning policies.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Three dots say more than you think
Technology has given us a lot of new ways to communicate – and a lot of ways to be misunderstood.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges
The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Families get long-term boost from support that focuses on both generations
Households that were struggling before COVID are gaining from access to counseling and education for parents and early learning for kids.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: ‘Small happiness’ was there, even in 2020
Saying goodbye to a god-awful year by remembering it wasn’t all bad.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Be your child’s parent, not their friend
If you are a parent who is not satisfied with your relationship with your kids, recommit yourself to preparing them for life.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Whatever happens Tuesday, I’m ready for it
The Victoria of four years ago didn’t think she could handle a post-Nov. 8, 2016, world. But that was then.