HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Tooth brushing, hand washing, and healthy eating habits are not always a high priority for kids. These can be boring and redundant activities, so you will need to find ways to keep their attention.
COOKING
Learning to cook food for yourself paves the way toward self-sufficiency. Involve your child in meal planning and grocery shopping. Consulting them will make them feel big, and it helps them understand the importance of healthy eating, budgeting, and making informed food choices.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
Making informed financial decisions is an essential life skill. Give your child an allowance, and help them create a budget for their savings and expenses. This will help them understand the value of money and learn how to manage their finances responsibly.
CONTACT INFORMATION MEMORIZATION
We all have smartphones that have made this skill almost useless, but phones die or don’t have service sometimes. Kids get separated from their parents, and you have to know your address to enter it into Google Maps. By the time they go to school, children should know their address and parents phone number.
HOW TO SWIM
Teach your child about water safety, including things like staying within designated swimming areas, always swimming with a buddy, and knowing how to recognize and respond to drowning emergencies.
GOOD MANNERS
Good manners are seriously lacking in modern society. Using polite language, respecting personal space, and showing empathy are qualities we need to invest in the next generation.
DECISION-MAKING
Decision-making is an important life skill that kids need to learn at an early age. It’s also one that many adults still need to work on. Create problem-solving challenges for your child, like finding a solution to puzzles or riddles.
