Article by Tina Martin Parents learn early on to set aside their well-being from time to time so they can focus on their children's health and safety, but this isn't always a good example to have. The following tips can help establish good self-care patterns that your children can carry into their adult lives.  Lead by Example Kids emulate what they see, so providing them with a good example will also instill good habits in you. Your whole family can adopt a new healthy eating plan, with older members helping prepare meals while the younger ones are kept entertained in...

Kids need regular time spent with their parents. Unfortunately, at times bad weather can prevent us from going and playing outside. How to keep your kid interested and entertained at home? How to combine having fun with learning something new?  The answer is quite simple - invite your kids to the kitchen! Being able to cook is a very useful skill. Make the most of your kids' interest in what is going on in the kitchen. Start off with the basics, asking them to help you with breakfast, lunch, or dinner from time to time. There are a lot of online...

Article by Tina Martin  From television to laptops and smartphones, these days, screens are everywhere. According to a new documentary Screenagers, children are spending 6.5–8 hours in front of screens. Adults, on the other hand, spend 11 hours viewing screens. Unfortunately, that means families everywhere are often neglecting to go outside. So today, Get Fresh Bamboo presents some ways to create opportunities for your kids to get out into the sunshine and for you to join them!  Cater To Their Interests (Without Even Leaving Home!)  Encourage and expand upon your kids’ natural inclinations by helping them create projects close to home....