The truth is, kids don't always feel like washing their hands, let alone know proper handwashing techniques. We also know another truth that isn't too pretty: many infectious disease occurrences could be greatly reduced with proper handwashing. Our tips below make it easier than ever to encourage your children to wash their hands properly. Teaching Proper Handwashing ...
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10 Homeschool Books For New Homeschool Parents
I love finding great homeschool books, but I especially love finding ones that are perfect for helping out my new homeschooling friends. Since I know how hard it can be to navigate this, in the beginning, this list is a great place to begin reading and understanding more about how to lead your kids in this homeschooling journey. You may be asking what these homeschool books can offer that ...
7 Tips To Control Your Anger And Stop Yelling
Are you struggling with figuring out how to control your anger? Yelling sometimes seems to come with the territory of parenting. Yelling isn’t something a parent means to do, it’s just something that happens when you’re overwhelmed or frustrated. Of course, parents aren’t the only ones that get angry and yell. Spouses, strangers, and even coworkers can get angry and yell at one ...
15 Books that Made Me a Good Mother
Do you ever wonder if you are a Good Mother? If you are like many, becoming a better mom seems tough. I have compiled this list of 15 Books that Made Me a Good Mother to share with you. While none of us are perfect parents, these definitely can make us better! The important part is to love our kids, try our best, and always keep trying to do better. I often see memes in my ...
7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Just Hand Your Child Money
Do you ever remember hearing your parents say "Money doesn't grow on trees"? That was a phrase I heard a few times growing up. My parents wanted to make sure we knew the value of a dollar and how good it feels to work for the things you have. I believe that everyone should know the value of hard work. If you have children, there are a few things you should know about why you shouldn't just hand ...
7 Positive Parenting Tips To Become a More Patient Mom
Sometimes moms feel like there is no way they can stay patient, but our positive parenting tips are here to make sure that isn't a problem anymore. As you hear time and time again, “no mom is perfect.” This is true, but it is also true that every parent can learn better habits to help in those tough times when patience is hard to come by. If you are a mom who feels as though she has no ...
10 Survival Skills Every Young Boy Should Know
Parenting includes teaching you children survival skills for life. This can be as little as how to keep their hands clean, and as big as how to kill a deer and dress it to cook for meals. As your sons begin to grow up, it's time to instill in them some basic survival skills for their future. There are so many potential reasons you could want your young boys to learn these basic survival ...
How To Make Self Care Important When Caring For Others
We preach self care all the time, but it is especially important when you are caring for others. If you’re a mom, dad, or a caretaker of someone who is ill or aging, then you are probably busy all of the time. Many things can wear you down, making self-care even more vital. One of the rules of thumb that creates this reminder for self-care is that you cannot take care of others if ...