Parenthood: Raising Responsible and Service-Oriented Childrenmy world • raising giving children • parenting • education
Parenthood—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…
Electrolux Nimble Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review & Giveawaymom • reviews • parenting • home management
Home Management—The 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…
House Cleaning: 5 Tips to Getting Your Home in ShapeThe 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 ChoresI 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…
