– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
One of the most valuable gifts you can give your children is to teach them how to work together as a family unit. One way you can do this is to provide them with age appropriate chores and household activities that will help the family with various needs, while also staying within their developmental reach. […]
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The best way to naturally keep your home smelling fresh is to open some windows – and maybe a door or two – to let that fresh air come in! Unfortunately, that’s not always a practical option. Not only could safety be an issue, but if you live in or near an industrial area or […]
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It’s difficult to escape images of people coping with emergencies, whether on television or online. It seems surreal to see pictures of fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes or even worse situations. The dangerous part is: most people don’t expect to go through a natural disaster or other traumatic event. However, statistically, facing an emergency situation is […]
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Keeping your home clean may seem like an impossible task. With parenting, work, and errands, there seems to rarely be time to make sure you are able to clean the house on a consistent basis. The once a year, thorough “spring cleaning,” will not be enough to keep your house clean. It is possible to […]
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Amidst the controversy surrounding vaccinations, there is little scientific doubt: your child needs to be vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control schedule includes 29 doses of 9 vaccines plus a yearly flu shot for kids zero to six. All 50 states require certain vaccinations for school, with some exemptions available. Vaccines are considered a great […]
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Online bullying, shootings, and other unkindness from our younger generations seems to be sweeping headlines in our world today. It’s a perfect time to focus on kindness within our family. As parents, we can instill this right from the start as part of our family values. Here are a few key points to encourage kindness: […]
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Family vacations are wonderful opportunities to find togetherness and create lasting memories. However, regardless of whether you have a large or small, extended or blended family, choosing a vacation destination can be a challenge. After all, the goal is to please everyone– adults and kids alike. Even within the same family, some might be more […]
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Children are going to hurt themselves as they learn about the world around them. They will cut their fingers, fall out of trees, and hurt themselves in other ways that will teach them not to repeat something or be more careful when doing it next time. However, there may also be times when they may […]
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As a parent, we know there are things that a child needs such as food, shelter, and an education. However, there are also things that children need that can be expressed through words. These things may not occur to us to tell our children because we are too busy trying to support them, but these […]
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Like an oven, a solar cooker uses heat to cook your food. But unlike traditional appliances that use gas or electricity to power it, solar appliances use the power of the sun. Whether you intend to use a solar cooker for camping or want to have one on hand in case of an emergency, […]
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