Spend, Save, & Give Banks. As parents we are always trying to teach our children important skills for life. When it comes to teaching our children about money, the best lessons come from your home. Teaching your children money skills is a valuable Life Skill. One they'll be able to take from now into their future. Spend, Save, & Give There are three main things you can do with money: Spend, Save, and Give. Spend: We allow our children to spend their money on just about … [Read more...]
Using Essential Oils for Teen Girls
Do you enjoy using Essential Oils? Maybe you're interested in getting your teen onboard because you've learned about the benefits. Fortunately, I have a Teen Expert here today to share her experiences with essential oils. Meet Julia, she's a real life teenager and agreed to write this piece for Busy Kids Happy Mom. She even included the research and links. I was blown away by her diligence and thoroughness. Just to give you a little background (her bio is at the bottom), Julia is 14 … [Read more...]
The Teen Brain: Is My Teenager Normal?
The Teen Brain: Is My Teenager Normal? Trust me, I've started to ask myself this question, "Is my Teen normal?" or "Why is talking to my teen like talking to a toddler?" They remember the first part I say, but not the last. They're growing like weeds and we're buying shoes all the time. What in the world is going on?! I asked Kathy to share her thoughts and notes from a seminar we recently attended called "The Teen Brain" with Neil McNerney. She describes the teen brain as cake … [Read more...]
LEGO Beanbag Tutorial (10 year old friendly)
My almost 10 year old designed this great LEGO head tutorial today. Enjoy!Supplies needed: 1 sheet of craft felt, permanent marker, stuffing, rice, and hot glue (parent job) His handwritten pattern Cut 3 rectangles2 circles2 cardboard circles Glue it in a circle (back flaps) Glue the flaps to the cardboard scrap. Glue the felt circle to the top. Roll the larger strip and glue it to the bottom. Add a little stuffing. Add a little rice. Close up the top and you're … [Read more...]
Unplugged Play: Upcycled Robot Craft
Rainy Day? Snow Day? Create with things from around the house! My eldest loves to create things from real parts. Here is his newest addition: Keebler the Robot Top to Bottom - things used to make Keebler: camping pot windshield wiper part cracker tin bike pump parts aluminum foil music piece from inside of a Christmas card and his secret ingredient..... Aluminum Foil Duct TapeWe found our's at Home Depot, it's also available here. Keebler in progress … [Read more...]