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Technology is everywhere and used on a daily basis, so how do we protect our children when online? Now more than ever is the most important time to sit down with your children and really explain the importance of being safe while online. That’s why Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri wanted to offer some main points to touch on with your children when discussing online safety.  Family Rules: I won’t tell my address, name, phone number or other special information to anyone Read More

Warm, sunny weather calls for a glass of ice cold lemonade. Now that the kids are out of school and looking for activities to entertain them, it is the perfect chance to teach them a little about finances. Here are a few quick tips to help teach your children how to be fiscally responsible. Have them buy the materials. When deciding to have a lemonade stand, it is important that your children know the value of money. By having them calculate the cost of the lemonade, sugar, cups, sign, sunscreen Read More

As a parent, you want to do your best to give your children a great childhood and prepare them to be successful, contributing members of society. One of the ways that many parents are doing this is by encouraging youth sports. They realize that there are great lessons learned from athletics, like how to be a part of a team and physical health. It’s also a good way to get kids away from the screens! By the same token, you may not realize that sports, particularly pay to play, have additional Read More