Home is where real life gets lived, where you feel safe and secure and connect with those you love the most. It’s also where things are always changing. How are you doing with keeping up? It can be tricky to know what the next logical step may be at times. Whether it’s due to accommodating your family’s ever-changing needs or deciding which home improvements to make and when. Keep reading for three ways you can create the all-around best home environment for your family, no matter what phase of life you’re in.
1. Emphasize Teamwork and Make Good Choices
When a family bands together and supports each other, good things can happen. There are countless ways you can do this which can bring you closer together and do great things for your home and the environment.
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Taking pride in and prioritizing recycling practices as a family will show your kids the importance of doing their part. Starting a compost pile will cut down on your family’s trash, allowing compostable materials to decompose naturally. Explain to your kids the importance of conserving energy and make it a team effort to swap out incandescent bulbs for energy-efficient LED bulbs.
Investigate going the extra mile by installing a solar power system to cut down on your family’s overall energy consumption while taking a more thoughtful approach to your energy usage. Every little bit helps, and going about it together is a great way to instill relevant values.
2. Keep your Home Clean and Safe
In addition to creating a more environmentally friendly home for your family, you don’t want to stop there. Ensuring that your home is clean and safe is also essential for a happy and healthy family. Don’t worry, you don’t need to hire a cleaning service to make this happen. What you do need to do? Get everyone on board, work together and be thoughtful in your choices.While many people associate the smell of bleach with clean, that’s not always the best solution. Yes, there are certain situations that call for bleach.
However, for everyday cleaning, there are plenty of other options and they’re safe to use around kids. If you haven’t made the switch to green cleaners already, you might be surprised to know you can make your own. With everyday pantry items, they’ll cost you a fraction of what you’ll spend at the store. Write a family chore list and rotate it weekly so everyone gets in on the fun. Even kids as young as two can do simple household chores, so don’t hesitate to involve them.
If you’re a family who enjoys candles, it’s time to consider alternatives. Artificial fragrances and soot from burning candles has been shown to cause a host of unpleasant symptoms in those in close proximity and can exacerbate symptoms in those with conditions such as asthma. If you’re looking for fragrance, consider diffusing 100% naturally sourced essential oils instead. If you have really little kids or pets, be sure to familiarize yourself with what’s safe and what isn’t before diffusing anything.
3. Prioritize Consistent Communication
In addition to the physical ways you can create a healthy and safe environment, it’s also essential to focus on personal relationships as well. That’s where communication comes in, because behind every tightly-bound family lies a strong foundation built on just that. How is your family doing?
Communication doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s something that you need to build on over time, perfecting and adjusting as you go. Since life is always changing, communication strategies need to adapt. Creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and heard is essential. Do this by asking questions and actively listening, setting aside time specifically to connect with each other while also strengthening your bond.
