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Make A Deposit In Your Parent Account

*Content provided by our sponsor Michigan Education Savings Plan.

Making an investment in your child requires time, commitment and love.  Many of us are huge in the love department but lack the time and sometimes commitment. Think of it this way. Your little girl will someday become a woman and your little boy will someday become a man. We can't wait for them to become a man or woman to prepare them for adulthood but it starts when they are very young.

Help them to create great study habits and become great learners. They will not know how to do everything but if they know how to read, study, research and ask questions they can accomplish anything.

Model great character and values.  Keeping your word, being honest, and treating others the way you would want to be treated.  This creates a great foundation for our children to learn and grow from. This will prepare your children to excel in school, work, and life.

Spend quality time with your children. Invest your time in your family by committing to eat together with no phones or technology.  Hug them until they tell you to stop because hugs never grow old. This "investment will pay off for years to come.

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