Education in the Kitchen What Your Child Can Learn From Baking
for multiplication and division practice. With older kids, practice unit conversions by asking, for example, how many pints are in half a gallon. Following Directions Not unlike computer science, baking requires a strict order of operations. The wet and dry ingredients often need to be mixed separately and then folded together. It only takes one deviation from the instructions for a pastry to go from delicious to disgusting. Spending time in the kitchen, then, is a great way for kids to learn the importance of reading directions carefully and comprehending what they’ve just read. Cultural Understanding Cuisine is a fundamental part of every culture. Introducing your child to dishes from around the world will expand their horizons. Want your child to be a less picky eater? Involving them in the cooking process is the surest way to get them excited about trying new flavors and ingredients. Nutrition Now, you might not think that baking cookies will encourage greater nutritional awareness, but hear us out. Sugar is often buried within packaged foods. When you bake something at home, a child gets to see, firsthand, just how much sugar goes into certain sweets. Meanwhile, cooking savory dishes also allows them to learn what constitutes a balanced, healthy diet. spouses don’t. One unfortunate tactic during a divorce is when a spouse empties an account to deny their partner the chance to hire an attorney. In the case of selfish or malicious acts like this, a court is more likely to order the money to be returned. Unlikely to Be Reimbursed One instance where your spouse would not be required to reimburse you is if they can prove the funds were intended for them in the first place. For example, if a spouse received an inheritance, the court would likely rule that they would keep those funds. Adding money to an already complicated equation only makes it more convoluted. Knowing what you are and aren’t entitled to ahead of time will help you avoid poor financial situations in the future. Whether you’re getting divorced or know someone who’s going through a divorce, let us help. Don’t wait to find out what happens to your money. Start by contacting us for a consultation, and let us help protect what matters most to you.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you’re probably wracking your brain for the perfect recipe to bake for your loved one. There’s nothing wrong with store-bought chocolate, but there’s no topping the
personal touch of some homemade baked goods. If you have kids, baking alongside them can be just as rewarding as enjoying the fruits of your labor. As an added bonus, baking is a hands-on opportunity where your child can learn all sorts of important concepts. Here is a short list of some of the educational lessons hiding in your kitchen. Math Baking is a numbers game. Just take a look at any recipe, and you’ll recognize the importance of math in building a beautiful cake. Having children measure out ingredients helps them learn about fractions and ratios. You can also test your kids by doubling or halving a recipe
Can My Spouse Empty Our Bank Account? How to Know What’s Going to Happen to Your Money
One of the most stressful parts of a divorce is the fear of what’s going to happen to your money. The threat of your spouse clearing out your accounts can induce paranoia. This only adds to an already incredibly stressful environment, and it can leave some feeling vulnerable. If you find yourself worrying about your accounts like this, don’t. We have the
information to put you at ease. Rights to a Joint Account
When a bank account is titled jointly in both parties’ names, each of them has equal right to the money in that account. This means either account holder can clear out the funds without having the other person’s approval. This is the case with married couples, but it’s also the case when family members open joint accounts. This makes it crucial to know where your money is and how each account is titled. If you have your joint account cleared out, not all is lost. There is a chance you can have that money reimbursed to you in court. Likely to Be Reimbursed Family court is a court of equity. This means it expects both parties to act in good faith and has the ability to remedy situations where one or both
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