Do you know how every kid has some special talent — a skill that just makes you go “Wow! Where did they learn that?!” It’s that thing about your child that impresses you, makes you proud and causes you to stop and think how it will help them in life. For my daughter, her amazing …
Life skills
Talking to kids about unhappy moments can be tough — BUT it’s a necessary thing in life. Educating them about Veterans Day, Remembrance Day and war is one of those occasions — it’s not a pleasant topic to discuss but one that needs to be talked about with the next generation. It’s important for our …
I recently received an email with a question that caught my eye — “Worried Your Kid Is Going To Break…Something?” “Hell Yes!” was all I could think because we have kids who are prone to injury. Anyone who knows our family is not surprised to see one of the kids walking around with a cast …
It’s very important to me that our kids are introduced to volunteer opportunities. Whether it’s a random act of kindness (such as helping someone take back their grocery cart) or a long-term commitment with a local charity, volunteer work teaches them so much! But I do admit there are challenges when you want to volunteer …
As kids grow up, it’s important for them to have their own spaces, learn some reponsibility with regards to taking care of their things, be able to become independent and feel that they are contributing to the family. Here’s a few ideas for easy ways to change your home environment so that kids can do more for themselves, enjoy their space and help out around the house:
Travel is such a great educational opportunity for kids! A chance to explore new places, try something new and reconnect with the family. Honestly, my kids learn more on our vacations than they do any other time of the year. Part of it is because they are immersed in the moment — when you …
Do your kids have their countdown clock for the last day of school started? Have them help you do one more thing before they ditch their school supplies for bathing suits! Sort through all their end of year school supplies to see what they can reuse or recycle for next year!
Have you ever had a kid who asked “Can I help?” when you were preparing a meal? There’s all kinds of ways that kids can get involved in the kitchen!
Cooking is a great life skill and everyone should know some of the basics behind preparing a well-balanced meal. Young children can learn how to choose nutritious foods, prepare snacks, and mix & measure ingredients. Older kids will enjoy mastering the skills of whisking, creating fun desserts and learning to crack an egg (warning: buy more than you think you’ll need).
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I know, we all dread them — the annual requests for fundraisers.
Just this past week, I’ve received notices about the middle school fundraiser, the choir fundraiser, the Senior class fundraiser and a fall fundraiser.
I’m all for helping the schools to raise money but my time is limited and I don’t like to continually ask family and friends to support these causes (heck, they all have kids too).
BUT, there is one fundraiser that I can get behind 100% —
because it doesn’t cost me any additional money or time
AND the kids can do it all on their own!
This shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I’ve been in a parenting quandary lately. My oldest is a senior in high school (I know – when the hell did that happen!) And as we are doing college prep and visiting campuses, it’s really hitting me …