Blog 28: Teaching Children Personal Hygiene

Blog 28: Teaching Children Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is taught, not just caught. It involves both teaching and follow-up. Teaching children about germs, cavities, body odor, and other topics is accomplished as part of daily routines and intentional times of education. Follow-up is an important part of...
Blog 27: Nettles

Blog 27: Nettles

Nettles (Urtica dioica), also known as Stinging Nettles, has been used for medicinal conditions for centuries. Stinging nettles do just that- sting. The numbing sting may be why people began using it for arthritis pain.  In addition to arthritis, it has many health...
Blog 26: Fruit Facts

Blog 26: Fruit Facts

There are many benefits to eating a whole food, mostly plant-based diet. Each person is unique and there is no one diet that is right for everyone. The balanced plate is a guideline that helps us nourish our bodies in a healthy way. Meals include the basics of fruit,...
Blog 25: Back to School Organization

Blog 25: Back to School Organization

Teachers and students of all ages can benefit from getting organized during their school breaks. It matters not whether it is summer, holiday, or even a weekend. Now is the time to prepare so life is less stressful. Personal Story When I was home educating my...