Family Love & Parenting

 Hello friends, Cleaning the house is challenging especially when you have small children at home. However, maintaining it is crucial because children have developing immune systems. If they are constantly exposed to dust, poor indoor air quality, gems and allergens, they can fall sick repeatedly and cause serious respiratory distress. Besides cleaning your house routinely, you must teach your kids the value of house cleaning. Start by involving them in small chores like collecting their toys, wiping spills, putting away laundry etc. If you have older children, get them to dust, vacuum, sweep or mop. Additionally, look at these 10 ways to teach young kids the value of house cleaning.  https://www.bondcleaninginperth.com.au/10-ways-to-teach-young-kids-the-value-of-house-cleaning/

 Benefits of family meals Family life can be busy, and preparing and sharing family meals together takes time. But when you can manage it, regular family meals are worth the effort. Whether it’s nightly dinners or a special Sunday lunch, family meals are perfect times to catch up, connect and communicate with each other. This can be especially important for busy older children and teenagers. Your child can also learn a lot about food, eating and family traditions by watching what you do at mealtimes. For example, eating with the rest of the family helps younger children learn to eat the same healthy food as everyone else. It can encourage picky eaters to try new foods. Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/family-meals-cooking/family-meals-tips

 Children’s requests: why it’s important to respond constructively Children ask for things all the time. For example, ‘Can I play on my iPad?’ or ‘Can I bake a cake?’ Some requests are easy to handle. For example, ‘Yes, it’s OK to play on your iPad’. Other requests are more difficult. For example, if your child wants to bake, you might think about safety in the kitchen, ingredients or responsibility for cleaning up afterwards. Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/shopping-with-children/when-children-ask-for-things

 About advertising and children Children experience advertising in many forms – on TV, YouTube, apps, radio, billboards, magazines, movies, the internet, online games, text messages, social media and more. And advertising works on children. For example, the more TV a child watches, the more toys that child is likely to want and ask for. This is why it’s important for children to learn that advertisements are trying to make you buy something. Advertisements are trying to influence the way you think or to change your mind about something. And advertisers always aim to make their products look better than they really are. Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/shopping-with-children/advertising-children

 When my sister and her husband both got jobs in the city, their schedules were very hectic, and their house became a mess. They wanted to keep their home clean but did not know how to cover the whole house in such a short window of time. They also wanted a simple cleaning schedule as they were too tired to do any deep cleaning every day after work. So, I looked up some articles online and found this article that spoke about tips on how to make a simple cleaning schedule for working couples and a readymade schedule as well. I showed it to my sister, and she and her husband used it every day and were so happy to see it work. If you are also in the same situation, you should follow the schedule in this article to keep a clean and neat home. https://www.bondcleaninginmelbourne.com.au/a-simple-cleaning-schedule-for-working-couples/

 Planning family holidays with children Whether you’re staying in one place or exploring several places, holidays with children are about planning for short attention spans and short travel times. Here are some top tips: Plan more breaks and fewer activities than you would if you were travelling on your own or with adults. Make sure you have plenty of stops for meals and drinks to keep everyone’s energy levels up. Look for activities and local attractions to keep children entertained – for example, swimming, games, playgrounds, carnivals, fun parks and movies. Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/family-life/holidays-travel/holidays

 Relationships with parents and families: how they change in adolescence Teenagers’ relationships with their parents and families change during adolescence, but teenagers need parent and family support as much as they did when they were younger. When your child was young, your role was to nurture and guide them. Now you might be finding that your relationship with your child is becoming more equal. You’re a source of care, emotional support, security and safety for your child, as well as practical and financial help. Your child still loves you and wants you to be involved in their life – even though their attitude or behaviour might sometimes send a different message. Read More: https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/family-life/family-relationships/relationships-with-parents-teens