Some days, it feels like we’re just trying to get through the day until bedtime. And whether you have toddlers or teens, the last few weeks of summer and first few weeks of school can feel particularly busy, and overwhelming at times. That’s why we love this smart list from Palm Beach Moms, of things to teach your kids before they leave the nest. The days may feel endless, but the years are not. Take some time every week to teach them something they’ll need to know when you’re not there. There may even be a few things on this list you can learn together.
- Changing a tire
- Stock market 101
- Balancing banking
- Resume building
- Cooking: boiling an egg, scrambled eggs, pasta, salad, smoothie
- Credit score
- Sewing a button on
- Etiquette
- Laundry and what gets dry cleaned
- Budgeting
- How loans work – mortgage, car
- Loan vs purchase car
- Rent vs buy house
- Writing a thank you note and addressing envelope
- How credit cards work
- Public speaking
- Typing
- Self defense
- Negotiating
- How to play with a baby
- How to garden
- Hang a picture
- Wash dishes
- Ask questions to get to know someone better
- CPR
- Basic First Aid
- Check tire pressure, fill bike tire and car
- Read a map/plan a trip
- How to seek council from someone more experienced
- Care for a pet
- Select a thoughtful gift
- Admit a mistake
- Set a table
- Iron a shirt
- When to call an attorney
- Weigh pros and cons
- Dust
- Read a recipe
- Vacuums the stairs
- Change a lightbulb
- Open, close, lock windows
- Use a fire extinguisher
- Clean a refrigerator
- Write a check
- Refill a stapler
- Recycle
- Pump gas
- How insurance works (health, renters, home etc)
- Hygiene – flossing, body odor
- How to be resilient
- Stain treatment (clothes, carpet…)
- How to hang something on the wall
- How to clean your home
- Respect for elders
- How to listen without judging
- What consent means
- Your value
- Give back to your community
- Appropriate attire for various settings
- Your body belongs to you
