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Last minute tips for parents when the SHTF
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[quote:Don'tBeAfraid:MV8xNTg3OTA4XzM1Mjk2NzQwXzNGQzQxNkVF] Understanding the term “prepping” as a phenomena http://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=prepping&cmpt=q Here is a Google Trends chart showing the relative stability of the search term “prepper” throughout time until is suddenly took off in 2012. My theory is that the sudden concern about the Mayan prophesy of 2012 resulted in boatloads of people becoming interested in the phenomena and deciding they'd better “do something”. In addition to that, I think that overall people are worried as they get older and realize that the global economic situation has become untenable. People arriving late to the game are naturally the ones who have least prepared and have invested the smallest portion of their lives in the movement. It'll be very interesting to see how many much the trend falls away now that the moment of the great worry of the Mayan Calendar has come and gone without a hitch. Fear is never a good motivator. It's akin to hearing a fire and brimstone sermon and fearing Hell and so attending church to “get right with God”. This never lasts, and that's why the churches were packed after 9/11 and why even a few weeks later those same folks had moved on to other things. What are good motivators? I think saving money is a very good motivator. Who doesn't want to preserve wealth as best they can especially during times of uncertainty. Knowing we have inflation in food prices, but a decline in market value of hard assets like real estate, it only makes sense to find ways to save money by growing things yourself. I think getting in better health is a good motivator too. People who spend more time outside, as long as they use sunscreen to protect their skin, get more fresh air, exercise, and often eat better because they've noticed that eating prepared food comes with a lot of additives that they really don't want in their bodies. Drinking more pure water is like that too. It results in a better hydrated state with clearer skin, a healthy glow, a state of calmness and serenity, and better overall health. Growing fresh produce results in eating more salad, using the delicate taste of baby vegetables and fresh herbs and so a more delightful diet. It facilitates better and more varied cooking. Setting priorities on living things that sustain us, being in touch with our position in the Grand Design of the Source, and more at one with the complex ecosystem we live within, these are excellent motivators. A feeling of overall connectedness with God and Nature is far more affirming versus the selfish pride of considering only ourselves. So forget the fear of the unknown. It's not going to keep you interested. But life and learning about the rich connection that you share with the simplest lifeforms, these things cannot help but excite and thrill you. There is joy to be found in that journey into the Green. [/quote]
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There are many free homeschooling sites with pdf files. It would be great to have them just in case there are issues.
Get medications that your kids need. See if your doctor will prescribe 3 months supplies for them.
Get some presents tomorrow for Christmas. Little gifts that you could give out not only then, but throughout the year as incentives. They'll really appreciate them.
Children can thrive in the woods as long as they have calm parents. They cannot keep up with your pace up and down tails. You've got to plan adequately if you do have to walk some.
Kids are used to incorrectly using a backpack since kids at school wear them in the wrong fashion, which adds too much stress to their lower back. You'll have to reteach them how to buckle it properly and position it higher than they used to wearing it.
Try to make gathering wood into a game. Teach them as much about nature as possible. Being quiet is as important as talking.
Kids love open fires. Tell stories. It can simply be times when they did wonderful things when they were younger. They love hearing how much you love and adore them. Even teens.
Hug and kiss them often. Be generous with your affection. Lavish it on them
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