Almanac for Homemakers

Children Have Two Eyes, Two Ears, and Two Feet "They will never have more, nor will they be able to replace what they have. As a parent it is your responsibility to help them safeguard these precious body parts." Typically, if your kids attend daycare or school, there are adults that can help you monitor hearing or seeing issues. These senses are essential for development. If your kiddo has a hard time seeing you might need to make an appointment. Hearing is something that is often overlooked. Pediatricians can do simple hearing tests if you think something might be off.  Today, most newborns are given a hearing test before being discharged from the hospital. Feet. We don't think much about it. Our Almanac suggests that you don't give kids second hand shoes unless they are in really good condition. A good pair of shoes for active kids is important. ... There is nothing here that talks about kids who do weird things. SUCH AS ...

Help Children Form Good Health Habits "Parental guidance and supervision are necessary if children are to develop good health habits. The time to begin is in the early years." One day my kids asked "Mom, what is a cavity?" They have been fortunate to have never experienced a cavity. So I grabbed a piece of paper and explained: "This is your tooth. If you don't keep it clean it gets dirty." Scribble marker on the paper "If you never clean it then germs start to eat that dirt and then they eat your tooth." STAB STAB STAB I poke holes all in the paper! "This is a cavity kids." I got the point across in a funny way. A way that I knew would stick with them. The point is that parents are responsible for guiding these habits into their children. Don't let other people teach your kids how to do things. (unless you really suck at this parenting thing) My kids wouldn't use soa...

Feeding the Sick Family Member "The 'cure' suggested by doctors for so many of the strange viruses that beset us in bed rest and lots of fluids, including juices, broths and bouillons, and eggnogs." At this point in 2018 I am a pro at sick people. We have had the flu, colds, random fevers, ear infections, and now eye infections. We have not had a break and it takes a toll on the you physically and mentally when everyone in the family takes turns getting sick! (honestly why I have been so behind in my daily blogging) Here is the thing, you cannot rush a sick person to health. You gotta take it slow and easy. Let them rest and let yourself rest. Feed the sick person. Choose healthy foods that are simple to eat and make. Cut the junk foods! When a sick person is feeling healthy again to come join you at the dinner table, don't overwhelm them! Start off with small portions and if they want more great! We survived off goldfish a...