Teaching Your Teen to Care for Their Hygiene

So your teenager is growing up. It seems to happen overnight, and yet you certainly saw it coming. You have tried to teach them everything from how to handle their budding finances to how to empty the bins when they are full, and yet there is always more to teach them. One of the most important things they need to learn is how to deal with their personal hygiene demands. Here is a quick primer and a few reminders to help refresh everyone’s memories when you need them.

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How to Teach Foster Children About Their Family Heritage and Cultural Identity

Knowing where you come from acts as an anchor. It holds you steady when life gets rough. For children, having a solid grasp of their background builds confidence and self-worth. In a typical household, this often happens over the dinner table or during school runs. However, for those looking after a child who isn’t their own, it takes a bit more effort. It requires a conscious decision to keep those links alive.

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Everything Your Garden Needs to Look it’s Best

When it comes to working on your home, you will always have a long to-do list to focus on. This often means that your garden falls to the bottom of the pile. If you love the idea of being outside and you want to make the most of your garden during the warmer months, it’s important to make sure that it looks its best. While there are many different areas of the garden you can focus on, there are certain things that will always help to bring it to life. Let’s take a look. 

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