Create a Happy and Healthy Family

I believe the house should be the warmest and most comfortable place for children. With this in mind, I worked less outside of the house and more inside of our home. Every morning while my kids were in school, I would tidy our house and fill it with the sweet scent of Senegalese incense.

I always have cooked food. I avoid buying fast food as much as possible due to the high amount of sugar and the ingredient lists with name that I could never pronounce.

We always ate meals together around one big plate on the floor or on a low table. The benefits of all family members sharing one big plate are numerous; it improves family bonding and teaches the children to share, have good manners, and most importantly, talk about their day. Sitting on the floor with the kids makes me flexible and humble. I never had lots of furniture in my house, as we sat on the floor most of the time to read, play games, or relax after dinner. I wanted the environment to be warm, positive and nurturing.

Remember that your children value what you value.

What is important to you?

what do you care about?

If you talk about education, healthy ways of living, caring about others, respect and you act on them, your children will follow your lead. You are the parent, you are in charge of your house. Make sure the atmosphere is positive, nurturing and fun.

If you want to change the world, Go home and love your family.

Mother Teresa