Leila
If you’re struggling to find ways to keep your older children occupied when they’re not at school, then finding summer jobs for kids could be the perfect solution.
As long as your child is old enough, getting them working outside of the house can give them independence and teach them valuable lessons about money.
What Jobs are Suitable for a Child?
Depending on how old your child is, they’re probably not going to be putting together a resume and applying to local businesses just yet. Their first jobs should be relatively easy – they aren’t going to pay a fortune, but to a child the freedom of earning their own money is a great thrill!
Here are a few ideas for the perfect summer jobs for kids that don’t require any long term commitment: Continue reading
Father’s Day originated in 1908 after the success of Mother’s Day a few months prior. Its intent is to celebrate fathers both biological and assumed for their role in the structure of the family, the rearing of children, and their importance in society.
Rumors abound about who started it and when but the first officially known date is June 5, 1908.
In 1910, a celebration was held in Spokane on the third Sunday of June. This would become the tradition for Father’s Day moving forward and helped to submit the petition for an official holiday to be declared.
Sonora Dodd who wanted to honor her father, who had single-handedly raised his six children, had initiated this.
Only a few short years later, Father’s Day stopped being promoted and slowly fell back into obscurity. Dodd returned to school and left Spokane for the time being. Continue reading
