my world • raising giving children
My 10-year-old son has entered the tween phase where he, on a regular basis, says: “I can’t wait until I’m 18 and I can do whatever I want.” Even though I didn’t want to burst his bubble by telling him that no one ever really gets to do whatever they want (not without consequences anyway), I did have a serious discussion with him the other day when he said that in response to my asking him to clean up after …
Electrolux Nimble Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review & GiveawayThe same thing that got Elvis Presley in trouble with parents in the 1950s is what makes the ELECTROLUX VACUUM… such a hit in my home. I’m speaking, of course, of “swivel action.” I’m not one who necessarily enjoys vacuuming, but if I’m going to go to the trouble and
Happy Family: Ways to Make Your Home Peaceful and Orderly…As a mother of five who works from home, there’s one thing I know for sure: aiming for a flawlessly clean and orderly family life is a recipe for stress and disappointment for everyone in the family. Kids can’t thrive in a sterile, rigid environment—they need the freedom to play
House Cleaning: 5 Tips to Getting Your Home in Shape…The New Year is officially underway, and so are New Years Resolutions. Besides all of the New Year goals to lose weight and get in shape, it’s not uncommon to find resolutions to get the house in shape. Getting organized and managing the home more efficiently are both on my
Make Your Bed and Pick Up Your Toys—Please! Ideas for Thanking Kids for Completing Chores…
I love chores! I believe that assigning age-appropriate household tasks to children is one of the best ways to teach responsibility and give young people a sense of being important to their family’s functioning and well-being. Acknowledgement of completed chores affirms in kids’ minds that they have contributed in meaningful
Time To Clean: Who Has That?Recommendations for Time Management this time of year are clearly about delegating, but with a struggling economy hiring a cleaning service may not be in the cards. So how can you both create a little time and delegate? I find myself discussing this with clients on a daily basis. Come…
How do you motivate your children to do chores?
Sometimes it is easier to have an “I’ll just do it myself” mindset, but all that does is add to your work load in the long run while robbing your kids of the opportunity they have to learn to do chores…
…“I have this friend…” Isn’t that the way most of us share our own mistakes publicly?
I’m not above attributing my poor judgments to others, but in this case, I claim separation and distinction from a friend who is a perfectionist when it comes to her home. She refuses to
This week, Dyson is giving you the chance to win one of three vacuum cleaners!
Prize
Three lucky winners will receive one of the following. (See entry requirements below.)
Double the amount you prepare for dinner tonight and take half of it to a lonely neighbor.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
