How to Teach Your Toddler Water Safety Skills

How to Teach Your Toddler Water Safety Skills

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JumpIntoSummer #CollectiveBias My 3 year old has been, shall we say, a little bit afraid of the water. Sure, she loves taking a bath and jumping in puddles, but she stays clear of the pool. She also enjoys the local spray pad, but when I mention going to the pool? Nope. It was last year when it happened. We were at the local pool. I was with her, of course, and encouraged her to float on her back. I held and supported her the entire time but as soon as she was on her back, she panicked. That one little moment was enough to discourage her from staying…

The Incredible Feeling of Doing Absolutely Nothing

The Incredible Feeling of Doing Absolutely Nothing

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Over the summer, and during the school year as well, parents seem convinced that their kids need something to do. Or that they should always be doing something- whether that something is an after-school sport or summer camp. However, what about letting them do nothing? What’s so bad about letting our kids get bored? It can be an incredible feeling when you do nothing– no pressure, and no commitment. When was the last time you sat and did nothing? How long did it last? No, we’re not talking about sitting in front of the TV folding socks and t-shirts. We’re not talking about chatting on the phone with your mom. Or the day you sat down to work and ended up reading random blog posts,…

Why you need to teach your kids to appreciate what they have.
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Teaching Your Kids to Appreciate What They Have

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When it comes to teaching values and character to children, one way that we (as parents) can do this is by teaching kids to appreciate what they have. One of the ways that we’re teaching character to our child is by teaching her the value of what she has. Though she’s still at a young age, I feel that it’s never too early to start teaching your kids to appreciate what they have. This could be accomplished by teaching them the value of money or serving the less fortunate. There are many other ways to do this, of course. But let’s talk about why it’s important to teach your kids to be appreciative. It’s wonderful when we are able to provide for our children without stress. However,…

How to Avoid Avocado Hand Injury and an Easy Avocado Crab Dip

How to Avoid Avocado Hand Injury and an Easy Avocado Crab Dip

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This post was sponsored by the Hass Avocado Board as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I absolutely love avocados. I am one of those people who will cut an avocado in half and eat it right out of the skin with a spoon. In fact, I’d argue that avocado is the perfect complement to any meal or as a delicious snack. However, I’ve noticed a trend lately of avocado hand injuries. So I wanted to share my tips for how to avoid avocado hand injury and an easy avocado crab dip. So first off, let’s talk about avocado hand injury. I had no idea that this was a thing until recently. But…

Gratitude is an attitude worth catching. Here are a few easy ways to gratitude.

7 Easy Ways to Teach Gratitude to Kids

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One of the main tips that I gave for raising kids with character, is to raise grateful kids. In fact, I think gratitude is a valuable lesson for anyone to learn. Practicing daily gratitude can easily become part of a self-care routine. So, with all of that in mind, let’s talk about 7 easy ways to teach gratitude to kids. An attitude of gratitude is an attitude worth having, don’t you think? Here are some easy ways to incorporate instilling the virtue of gratitude in your children. As you go through your day, show them, the wonderful events going on behind the scenes that we all most usually take for granted. Easy Ways to Teach Gratitude to Kids 1. Set the Right Example. It is…

Though you may do it with the best of intent, are you secretly stashing when you mean to declutter?

Are You Secretly Stashing?

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When you’re in the process of decluttering an area or in the midst of a cleaning spree- stop for a moment and ask yourself- are you secretly stashing? Maybe you’re stashing and you just don’t realize it. Maybe you have minimal notification of people coming over and you’re stashing at the last minute with the back of your mind telling you- I’ll get to it later. Learning the clear cut difference between stashing and decluttering, changed my home management skills for the better. Let’s take a look at the difference between stashing and decluttering. What Is Stashing? Stashing is the process of putting stuff inside of boxes or other convenient storage areas. Drawers, closets, the bathtub and even the stove are common places you might…