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How to Survive Summer With Your Kids Without Going Crazy
As a homeschool mom, I’m used to having my kids in the house all day. However, over the summer when the kids aren’t “in school,” things can get a little bit crazy around here. Depending on how your children get along with one another, summer could either be a living nightmare or one of the best seasons of the year. If you are looking to make the most of summer with your kids, here are my tips for how to survive the summer with your kids without going crazy.
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How to Have a Screen-Free Summer
The idea of having a summer that is screen free might sound like a bit of a fantasy. This doesn’t just apply to our kids, but for us parents as well. It’s so easy to take those lazy summer days and spend them watching TV instead of enjoying all the summer fun. If you want to have a screen-free summer, here’s how to make it happen!
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Things to Teach Your Son About His Body
As your son gets older, maybe even before puberty, he will start having a lot more questions about his body. As a parent, we know these conversations are bound to happen at some point, but being prepared can help you communicate with your son better.
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10 Father’s Day Activities That Will Help Your Kids Get Closer to Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner. While finding the perfect gift for dad is part of the Father’s Day celebration, there are so many special things you can do to make that special man in your life feel special. Check out my list of 15 Father’s Day activities that will help your kids get closer to dad!
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Things to Teach Your Daughter About Her Body
Talking with your daughter about her body can be kind of awkward and even a little embarrassing. However, the conversations you have with her now will make her more educated and will help her make smarter decisions down the road.
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Talking With Your Kids About Grief
Talking with your kids about death and helping them through the grieving process can be difficult. There is never going to be a good time to talk to your kids about what happens after people die, or how to handle their feelings about it. My father was first diagnosed with cancer three years ago and passed away this year. This journey has taught me a lot about how to talk to my children about not only death but terminal illnesses and cancer as well. I wanted to share some of the tips I have that worked well for my children in hopes that it makes talking to your kids about…
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5 Ways Parents Can Protect Their Children From Sex Trafficking
The average child trapped in the sex trade will enter when they are just 12 years old. More than half of the people who are forced into human trafficking are children, and nearly 100,000 of these children are forced into prostitution or pornography. Unfortunately, this number is continuing to grow each and every year. As a parent, we all worry about the dangers of our children talking to strangers or being abducted. Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your children! Here are five things you can do as a parent to help protect your child from sex trafficking. Talk to your children about sexual abuse and sex trafficking Every…
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10 Ways Ordinary Families Can Fight Child Trafficking
Human trafficking has been an issue that has been near and dear to my heart for many years. Over 1.2 million children are trafficked every single year, and this doesn’t take into account adults. You don’t have to be a part of a business or even have a ton of money to be able to fight against child trafficking. Here are 10 ways that ordinary families can fight child trafficking. Talk with your children about trafficking Have age appropriate conversations with your children about what trafficking is. It’s important that they understand that it’s not just about sexual abuse, but can also be when someone forces you to work against…
