Sneezing, body aches, fever, nausea, chills- the flu is no laughing matter, and no fun for your kids, or you to deal with. With the flu season starting in October and often peaking in February and March, it can be a challenge keeping kids healthy during the cold weather months. Luckily, there are several ways … Continue reading Teaching Your Kids to Avoid Germs in School This Flu Season
Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for young ones and their parents. In certain instances, engaging in volunteer work might help them build a network, gain practical experience and set the foundation for a career. However, many kids and teens may give of their time and efforts because they enjoy helping others. If you’re considering … Continue reading Volunteering Ideas For Kids & Teens
As parents, one of the first things we want to teach our children is a good sense of responsibility. A great way to do this is by gradually introducing household chores into your child's normal routine. According to a University of Maryland study, American children spend less than 30 minutes a day doing household chores. … Continue reading The Importance of Introducing Chores at Home
Most parents want to raise their children to be generous, but teaching children about charity can be tricky. In part because parents themselves will often have mixed feelings about charity. On the one hand, we do want to be generous with people who have endured or encountered hardship through no fault of their own, yet … Continue reading Family Giving: Teaching your Children About Charity
Homework is a word that some school-age children rather not hear after a long day behind a desk. Whatever you think about homework, it can benefit your child. For example, math is a subject that usually requires a lot of practice. There may not be enough time in the classroom to grasp difficult math concepts, … Continue reading Tips for Helping Your Children With Homework
Mothers are some of the hardest working people on the planet. So many mothers these days juggle many diverse responsibilities day in and day out, too. There are many moms out there who have full-time jobs. There are many moms who have chaotic schedules due to errands around the neighborhood, household chores and more. Moms … Continue reading Self-care Tips for Hard Working Moms
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