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,…

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…

How to Keep Your Child Safe and Cool in the Car this Summer

How to Keep Your Child Safe and Cool in the Car this Summer

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This post was sponsored Auto Alliance as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Maybe you’ve already read the stories or heard about them on the news. It’s an unfortunate statistic, that an average of 37 young lives are lost each year from being unattended in cars. More than half of these victims are under a year old while 75% were under two years of age. The good news is that these tragedies can be prevented. But how? By knowing how to keep your child safe and cool in the car in the summer. If you are starting out earlier in the day, your child may have layers on. We always start with a…

3 Ways to Teach Patience to Kids
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3 Ways to Teach Patience to Kids

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I had started a how-to series, of sorts, about raising kids. But I was never sure as to what I should or could include. Different parenting styles work for different parents, after all. While we may incorporate some aspects of positive or compassionate parenting, that might not work for someone else. Still, I wanted to continue with this series, and talk about how to teach patience to kids. Why? Because it’s important when it comes to raising kids with character. And goes along well with my existing advice and tips for modern day parents. Kids are not the most understanding of beings. They don’t have the capacity in most cases. One virtue that will do them well in life is patience, and here is how…

How to Establish Healthy Eating Habits for the Entire Family

How to Establish Healthy Eating Habits for the Entire Family

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This post was sponsored by the National 4-H Council as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. When you establish healthy eating habits for the entire family you are setting a great example for your children. It would be hypocritical, after all, if we encourage our children to have something healthy while we’re consuming junk food. So how do you go about doing this? And is one method more effective than others? 3 Ways to Get Your Family On Board with Healthy Eating Have you ever found yourself preparing different meals for each member of the family? Granted, in our home, this is necessary as Sweet B has particular and set tastes. I still…

How Children and Parents Can Benefit from Childcare

How Children and Parents Can Benefit from Childcare

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As a stay at home mom making the transition to work at home mom; figuring out my work hours has been tedious at best. That’s not a bad thing at all and I will always remember the reason why I chose to stay at home in the first place. However, I recognize that having set hours is beneficial and more conducive for work. Because of that, we are considering daycare options in the fall. But how can children and parents benefit from childcare? And who really benefits more? How Children Can Benefit from Childcare Maybe you’re at the end of your scheduled maternity leave or you’re wanting to return to the workforce. Or, maybe you’re like me and looking to work at home full time….