Preparing Children For Life and Enriching Families
Today, I want to talk about something that you may not have considered. We can learn a lot about being successful humans by paying attention to animals. Does that sound crazy to you? If so, keep reading because you’re in for a quick lesson that will make you look at Mother Nature a bit differently. You may have noticed that…
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The biggest reason that we created Skill Trek is because we believe that life skills can make your life so much easier. Not just as kids, but through your entire life. That is, after all, why they are called LIFE skills. We believe that by teaching kids life skills NOW, we are better equipping them to face the future and…
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Do you remember when your kids were wee littles and had that oh-so-sweet baby smell? The kind that gave you all the joy when you nuzzled them close. I swear there’s not a scent that can compare. But, surprise! That sweet baby smell doesn’t last forever. Once they get a bit older and spend the day running around outside, doing…
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*Scroll down for an amazing back to school giveaway!* “Having everything be perfectly in order … before it gets ruined by the giant clutter that are my school papers.” ~ 8th grader in California* This is how one student answered the question “What do you like about school starting?” Even our children are aware of what happens when things get…
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As parents, we want our children to be prepared for life on their own. After all, one day, they will be out in the real world. And, as much as we’d like to feel needed by our children forever, in reality, they NEED to be able to function on their own. If they get to be adults and are still…
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Scroll on down for an awesome back to school giveaway! We all know the benefits of chores for kids. But in case you need a reminder, doing chores regularly helps children: Learn Valuable Life Skills More than likely, any chore you assign your child will be something that they will need to learn to do anyway. By learning and mastering…
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Hey…Sara here! Today, I want to talk about the types of life skills that I feel are often swept under the rug. We focus a lot on the more obvious ones. However, we shouldn’t forget about the less tangible life skills that they will need to be happy with themselves and in relationships – whether they are familial, platonic, or…
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There are some people in the world who always manage to be on time (or early) for events. If they are ever late, you know that something major must have happened to hold them up. In fact, if an event starts and they aren’t there, you get worried and wonder if you should call to check on them. When You’re…
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Looking for summer business ideas for your kids? We are sharing 15 great business ideas for kids from elementary all the way to high school! Hey there!Summer is here and parents all over the country are finalizing plans for how the family will spend summer vacation. I hope that you guys have some fun family time planned – whether you’re…
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Many of the best old-fashioned family fun times are those spent outside. There are so many benefits of spending time together in nature, including exercise, Vitamin D, great light for family photos and encouraging ecological awareness. Here are some great old-fashioned ideas for all four seasons. Spring It is the season children and parents long for after months of bundling…
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