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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Why Winter Dehydration in Children Is More Common Than You Think

When parents think about dehydration, the first images that come to mind are usually hot summer days, sweaty sports sessions and warm-weather holidays. In fact, dehydration is just as common – and sometimes even more likely – during the winter months. Cold weather, indoor heating, layers of clothing and seasonal illnesses all contribute to fluid loss, yet many children drink far less in winter than they need.

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Keeping Kids Hydrated on the Go: The New Radnor Fruits Disney Stitch Drinks

Between school runs, after-school clubs and weekend outings, kids always seem to need a drink the minute you shut the car door. Finding something that’s tasty, mess-free and not packed with sugar isn’t easy — which is why the new Radnor Fruits Disney Stitch drinks caught my eye. They’re colourful enough to make little eyes light up, but sensible enough for parents to approve.

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