5 Necessary Topics for Life Readiness

Learn better. Play smarter. | [View this email in your browser]( Parenting made simpler. Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents. 5 Necessary Topics for Life Readiness For many American families, this weekend says "Hello Summer!" - outdoor fun, delicious barbecues and plenty of family giggles. And with light at the end of the school-year tunnel, there’s a collective feeling of "I’m done!!" In many ways, we hope you’re far from emails, laptops and mobile phones this weekend and spend much time smothered in family laughter. But amidst the levity, it’s not lost on us that this long weekend in the U.S. is for Memorial Day - a time for reflection and tribute for many families - that we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic, and that breaking-news tragedies around the world continue to impact our readers and their families. So, today we’re sharing five key Plinkit articles that we get consistently asked about after-the-fact - five topics that perhaps are not at the forefront when we think about skills we want to nurture in our children, yet life has a way of making them necessary. We call it Life Readiness. Whether you read these articles today, next week or next month, just remember they’re here for you when you need them (or save them in [your]( account](. That’s the thing about this parenting journey - we never really know what’s around the corner, but it feels pretty awesome to be as ready as possible. P.S. Two years ago, we wrote about [teaching our kids about remembrance]( and the tenets continue to be timeless: express gratitude, take time to be mindful and honor acts of service. LEARN + DO [How to Build Your Child's Independence]( So very important, especially now. Our Plinkit experts across the board are noticing how the pandemic has changed the level of independence in kids. Here’s how to teach your child to be in charge of themself and their learning. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2021%2F05%2Fteach-your-child-to-be-independent-confident-resilient%2F) [Share]( LEARN + DO [How to Teach Your Child About Personal Safety]( Tips for having this necessary conversation, even with young children. Don’t hesitate - empower your child and help keep them safe. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F08%2Fteach-child-personal-safety%2F) [Share]( LEARN + DO [How to Talk to Your Child About Death]( Have a plan for this topic to ensure a positive, constructive conversation. Death is inevitable, and you play a crucial role in helping your child develop a healthy understanding of a challenging concept. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F08%2Ftalk-child-death%2F) [Share]( LEARN + DO [How to Talk to Your Child About Someone Who is Sick]( Learn how proactively talking with your child is developmentally beneficial. Try our 5-step process with scripts for What You Could Say to help move through overwhelming emotions and words. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F08%2Ftalk-child-someone-sick%2F) [Share]( LEARN + DO [How to Talk to Your Child About Other Children's Challenges]( Five things to remember about your response. Try our example scripts and avoid your child from drawing their own conclusions about another person’s physical being or reactions. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2017%2F09%2Ftalk-child-childrens-challenges%2F) [Share]( Learn better. Play smarter. [EXPLORE OUR TOPICS]( FOLLOW US: Missed a newsletter? [Explore the Archive!]( Our content is written in partnership with the best child development experts. No ads. No sponsored recommendations. Just original content. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Plinkit · Parenting made simpler. · Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents., California 94118 · USA [Mailchimp Email Marketing](