Knowledge is something that takes time to develop, so we need to start teaching the next generation now. In case, God forbid, our children are left to fend for themselves or we are injured. Even just to make your family more apt to survive, every ... Read More
8 Classic Summer Jobs For the Industrious Teen
Whether you consider yourself a prepper, a survivalist or are simply striving to be self-sufficient, the basic building blocks for all these are responsibility and dedication. We teach young children these things through chores, extra-curricular ... Read More
3 Key Medical Concepts to Teach Every Child
“The kids are playing doctor!” More than one horrified mom has made that statement over the many, many decades that curious kids have been re-enacting their exams at the pediatrician’s office. “I’ll be the doctor and you can be the ... Read More
The Ultimate College Student’s Emergency Kit
My daughter packed for college very thoughtfully and methodically. She sorted through her favorite books and mementos, then she went through her clothes, sorted them, and made decisions about what to take with her to her new hometown. During the ... Read More
Camp Mommy: Easy At-Home Kids’ Activities for the Best Summer Vacation Ever
Summer vacation is starting! Summer camps can cost hundreds of dollars a week. As great as those experiences can be and as much as kids can learn, the cost adds up fast. After several summers of my kids complaining about having to get up for camp, ... Read More
The Top Four Clubs that will Teach Your Kids to Become Self-Reliant
Family vacations, lazy days at the pool and barbecues are what summertime is all about. Like many moms, you want to keep your kids busy. Consider involving them in an organization or club. Many youth organizations are excellent introductions ... Read More
40 Ideas for Gardening with Kids (that actually make it fun)
I've gardened with kids, and it can be a scary endeavor. Images of crushed plants and premature picked fruit can make one think that it may not be worth including the kids. It doesn't have to be a nightmare. I have gardened with 5 kids and am still ... Read More
Skill-Based Gift Ideas to Suit Every Survival Kid
My kids were raised in an adventurous family. We live to swim against the stream and take on challenges of all kinds. At times, it seemed as though I was raising feral children, but now in their teen years, they've turned out okay after all! ... Read More
Do you play the ‘What if …’ game with your kids?
Our family likes to play the “What if …” game, and it’s something you might want to consider for your family. Playing the “What if …” game lets us talk through different scenarios and do some emergency planning with kids. Hopefully, it will give them ... Read More
The Well-Prepped College Student
Having the kids away from home without parents is inevitable and a source of worry for all parents. For preppers, there are even more worries because your home is likely prepared for any number of disaster scenarios. If your kid is already ... Read More
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