【推荐1】Why are Chores Important for Children to Do?

You might hold back from assigning your children chores because they already have their hands full with homework and school activities.     1     Consider the benefits of chores.

You’ve often heard that a “family that prays together, stays together”, right?     2     When you and your children work together for the greater good of the family, you’ll draw closer together. Assigning your children chores show that you’re all working toward the same goal-drawing closer together as a family.

    3     In fact, being involved at home helps them to thrive at school. It teaches self-discipline. They’ ll be better able to manage their time properly and deal with difficult situations. This helps them to handle school and household chores and put them in their proper place. It allows them to be balanced and prioritize what’s really important-contributing to the development of their family.

The best way to teach children how to appreciate what they have is to give them age-appropriate household chores. They’ll also learn to sympathize with you and learn what’s involved in making a home.     4     When you ensure that they have a hand in keeping the home organized and clean, they’ll appreciate and understand the sacrifices and hard work you put in at home daily.

When you assign your children age-appropriate household chores, you’re teaching them to be responsible. You won’t always be around to wash the dishes or set the table for them. They’ll have to assume that responsibility on their own, perhaps after leaving home. As a child growing up, you likely learned how to do things around the home from your parents.     5    

【推荐2】Dealing With Strict Parents

Sometimes parents set rules because they fear for their children's safety, because they don't think that their children can make it for themselves or even to stay in control or to bring about a desired outcome or simply because they can. Regardless of why parents set rules, teens must learn to live within these guidelines,     1    ?

Often teenagers don't recognize that they have strict parents until they brush up against a rule that they don't like.     2    , don't bother yelling and screaming about the unfairness of it all because chances are your parents will ignore you until you yell yourself hoarse（嘶哑的）. Instead, meet your parents in the middle. Ask them to sit down with you to discuss.

If your past behaviour leaves your parents rolling their eyes at your level of responsibility, offer to show that you are serious about the compromises that you have suggested.     4    , but rather let your parents see your intentions in your actions.

In order to succeed in dealing with strict parents, you'll need to show not only that you are serious about changes in their rules,     5    . Stay calm and focused at all times when discussing your parents' rules.

【推荐2】In the busy and fast-paced world we live in today, keeping a healthy eating routine within changing schedules and various family preferences can seem like an huge challenge. Below are some tips to help establish a balanced and healthy approach to eating in today’s family life.

Mindfulness transforms eating into a nurturing (养育) practice, encouraging a deep connect ion with how food affects your body and mood. When you eat, take the time to really notice your food — eat slowly and without distractions.     1     It also leads to more fulfilling and healthful eating experiences, regardless of what is going on around you.

Consider establishing guidelines that encourage eating without distractions such as TVs, phones or other electronic devices. These guidelines will help everyone at the table to fully engage with their food and with each other. This practice not only promote the enjoyment of meals but also support healthier eating habits by focusing attention on the meal and the company, enriching the shared experience.

Finding a common mealtime can be challenging due to varying schedules.     3     If you’re hungry earlier, empower (授权) yourself to eat when you feel the need. There’s beauty in flexibility; you can still share quality time with loved ones by sitting together at the table when they eat, even if you’re not eating yourself.     4     It’s about finding balance between personal nutrition needs and family well-being.

Creating an environment that celebrates healthy eating involves everyone in the household. Discuss preferences openly and plan meals that are inclusive, ensuring that each person feels valued. Shared meal preparation becomes a moment for bonding and respect for individual health goals.     5    

【推荐3】How to get ready for school quickly

Waking up early every day for school is hard. If you can’t get up early, you may find yourself having to rush to make it to class.     1     In fact, you can get ready quickly and arrive at school in time. Here are some ideas that can help.

Prepare the night before. When you finish your homework, put everything back in your bag so it’s ready for the next day. Make sure you put anything else you’ll need, like special projects, pens and pencils, into the bag.     2     In this way, you can catch it as you walk out.

Create a bedtime routine(惯例).       3     Your body likes routines, and the quality of your sleep will also be better. What’s more, try putting your alarm on the other side of the room. That way, you have to get up and walk across the room every time it goes off.

    4     In other words, brush your teeth, wash your face and use the toilet in the same order every day—— the more you practice, the easier and faster it’ll go. Form the habit of getting dressed as soon as possible. Never forget breakfast even when you’re running late.     5     If everything is in it, head to school!