I had the great opportunity to interview Angela England, author of Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) and the owner of UntrainedHousewives.com. Angela and her husband, Sidney, live inside the city limits on a quarter of an acre where they raise their five children and practice the same skills and techniques that she discusses in her wonderful book. Gardening or … [Read more...] about Angela England Interview on Raising Self-Sufficient Children
Producers vs Consumers
8 Ways To Raise Kids Who Care About Others
We all want our children to grow up to be caring and compassionate people. But do we have to wait for them to grow up or can children be caring and compassionate, too? Yes, absolutely. Does this happen naturally? No. Showing empathy and concern for others is an act of unselfishness. I believe feeling concern and compassion for others is a learned behavior, and hopefully, our … [Read more...] about 8 Ways To Raise Kids Who Care About Others
Self Sufficiency and Growing Your Own Food
On Educating Today’s Facebook page and blog, we’ve been talking about that one of the best ways to grow your family’s income is to learn how to live a more self sufficient lifestyle. Self reliant living can include all the areas of your family’s life… housing, vehicles, clothing, entertainment, medical, education and feeding your family in an economical way. Coming Back to … [Read more...] about Self Sufficiency and Growing Your Own Food
Growing a Family Garden
Growing a Family Garden Like most families, you are always on the look-out for ways to build or grow your family’s income and we’ll be talking more and more about that on EducatingToday.com. But before you go looking for that second job or other resources, let’s take a look at what you may already have available. One of the best ways to teach kids responsibility and … [Read more...] about Growing a Family Garden
Teaching Kids to Clean With the Green
I try to use "green" products whenever I can. When we use regular cleaning products, we are actually bringing irritants into our homes. With all the unpronounceable chemical names listed on these products, it really makes me question what health problems these may cause, especially as the fumes and residue build up over time. How to Know If a Product Is Unhealthy We all know … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids to Clean With the Green