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Charlie Has Been Asking For An Allowance
As a child, I wasn’t given an allowance even though I had to do Chores. As I was growing up I always said if I had children I would do things differently. I would give them an allowance so they could purchase items they wanted without always having to ask me for the items. As soon as Suzzane was old enough I put together a list of chores for her to do. As well as how much she would receive if she completed her chores. Suzzane was different than Suzane and always did her chores without being told to. Then she would save her money unless she was spending it…
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How to Respond to Bullies for Elementary Students
How to Respond to Bullies for Elementary Students One reason some families (like ours) choose homeschooling is that of bullying in schools. Unfortunately, there will be bullies in all walks of life, but we can teach our children how to respond to bullies. Here are a few tips to help. Know the difference between rude behavior, being mean, and bullying. Some people are just plain rude. They say things without malicious intent, but they come out, well, kind of nasty. Think of someone saying they weren’t hungry enough to eat a meal you slaved over or they think you look tired. For our kids, this could be another…
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Brilliant No-Hassle Birthday Parties
When you’re a child, birthdays are incredibly exciting, and the highlight is having a party with all your friends. Unfortunately, parties can also be stressful for parents; all the planning, preparation, cooking, having hordes of screaming children to take care of, not to mention the pressure of attempting to make a perfect cake that looks just like your child’s favorite TV character. I would like to share Brilliant No-Hassle Birthday Parties. If you have been looking for party ideas on the internet then you may be feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of so much work. However, you may feel you are obliged to make an effort so your child won’t…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
