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Posts that focus on the family and family-related topics. These posts may cover parenting, meals, child rearing, health, gift giving, travel, and more.
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Socialize Even When You’re Alone
It can be hard enough dealing with self-isolation where you aren’t able to connect physically with other people, but if you are living alone, it is even harder. However, it is still possible to socialize and connect with others, even while practicing social distancing. Share Stories of What You’re Going Through While it can feel like you are alone and completely isolated from the world, you are only physically isolated. Everyone is in this together, and there are so many ways to connect with others. When you are still able to socialize from a distance, it allows you to share stores and experiences. Everyone you talk to will be in…
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Homeschooling: Adapt to Survive
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on April 19. 2020. Updated on July 30, 2022. A year or two ago, we were suddenly thrust into the all online learning situation. Now, most of us have the option of in-class learning. However, more people have availed themselves of the option for homeschooling, which may involve an increased use of the computer. As much as today’s kids seem amenable to the online learning…
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Organize Your Home to Be a Productive Learning Environment
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. This post looks at how organization can help with your homeschooling process. Originally published April 12, 2020/ Updated on July 30, 2022, Homemade Challenges and Distractions for Homeschoolers One tricky aspect of suddenly turning your home into a makeshift learning environment is that home may not be conducive to this. You likely have central areas of the home with people coming and going throughout the day. Family…
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Keep Your Sanity: Reconnect with Family During a Pandemic
During a pandemic, some people self-isolate, and others are put into quarantine. Both things can be helpful to get better control of the disease and stop its spread. These extreme measures can put a strain on some relationships, especially closely-knit families who see each other often and spend time together. In some cases, a parent has to be isolated from their kids, and that can profoundly affect parent-child relationships. Staying connected during a pandemic is very important for families. By just practicing a few habits, you and your family can come out of a pandemic even stronger than before. Here are some practical ways to allow you to stay connected…
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Dealing with a Pandemic: Keep Your Sanity
It’s all over the news and the world. We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Understanding what you need to do during a pandemic will help you realize that pandemic is not the end of the world. You can minimize your stress levels and anxiety by educating yourself about the pandemic and taking steps to continue your life while following the advertised guidelines. Know what you need to do once the epidemic starts. Know how to protect yourself as well as your loved ones from getting infected. Know what to buy and practice good personal hygiene, as advised. If you educate yourself, you can keep your loved ones…
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Life Skills Your Kid Needs to Learn Before Leaving Home
There are plenty of life skills your teenager can learn by living with you. And now since they are likely out of school — you have more opportunities to teach them. The problem is, sometimes it can seem like too much of a challenge to teach them. This is especially true when you’re a busy working parent — especially if you are working from home — who just wants to get stuff done. However, remember that when you had kids you took on this responsibility and it’s your job to turn out adults onto the world who know how to do things. The good news is, if you start early,…
