Richard Abbe’s Blog
The Importance of Raising Financially Literate Children
Financial literacy is among the critical life skills that every individual requires. It is vital to teaching your children the basics of financial discipline and investing for better wealth creation in the future. Financial education is essential in providing kids...
Why You Should Teach Your Children to Cook
Cooking is an important life skill that you need to be a successful adult and contribute to your family or social group. Parents can sometimes be reluctant to get kids started in the kitchen because of the number of dangerous things there, the time preparing to cook...
How to Teach Your Child to be Responsible
Being a reliable and responsible person is one of the most important qualities anyone can have. As with most attributes, teaching starts during childhood; it is a parent’s duty to show their children what responsibility looks like and gradually raise them to become a...
Best Places to Hike with Family in Connecticut
Looking for a weekend getaway with the family? Consider leaving the city and heading north! Hiking can be a great way to get away from the distraction of everyday life. The state of Connecticut offers hundreds of miles of wonderful hiking trails that vary from easy to...
Family Fun: Spring Crafts for Children
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes warm sunny days and a lot of great craft opportunities for kids of all ages. To assist parents in the search for the perfect craft, here is a list of some thrifty ideas made from common items for families to...
Keeping Kids Engaged in Remote Learning
Families are struggling with remote learning right now. Many have hit the proverbial wall and feel that there is no relief in sight. As hard as it is on parents, we must keep in mind that children are struggling too. Their world has been turned upside down. However,...
Fostering Independence in Children
Children crave increased independence with each new developmental stage. The child who once clung to Mom or Dad for security now believes their parents are old or uncool. Part of the parental job description includes fostering growth and independence while maintaining...
New Holiday Tradition Ideas for 2020
This holiday season has been completely different from years past. Everyone gathering around the dinner table virtually, exchanging gifts through the mail, and holiday parties on Zoom. It's no secret that the pandemic has transformed the way that people are living...
Strengthening Family Bonds During Pandemic
Families have been spending more time together than ever before during the pandemic. Parents working from home and children learning from home coupled with canceled sports and hobby activities means families are together often. Though this is a scary time for many...
NYC Halloween Fun for the Family
Although this Halloween may look a little different, there is still plenty of fun to be had for families in the New York City area. Many activities can still safely be done if the proper precautions are taken. Check out these fun Halloween activities with your family...