Motherhood
What are some of the best ways to show a child that they are loved?
What are hugs, kisses, or telling them I love you?
Everyone shows love differently!
How I choose to respond in situations, also affects the other people involved...
True or False?
What is true?
A written plan for spending your money wisely
What is a budget?
5 steps to creating a budget:
Set goals, estimate income, estimate expenses, look at actuals, balance and adjust
Self-care reduces stress...
True or false?
What is true?
Name some examples of how-to child proof your home
What is plug electrical outlets, secure/lock cabinets and doors, block stairways, keep sharp objects out of reach, lock up chemicals/cleaning supplies, keep medications out of reach, etc.?
Children cannot see or hear at birth...
True or False?
What is false?
Babies can see and hear from birth. When you look in your child’s eyes and smile in response to their smiles, they learn to communicate and respond to you. Many babies actually remember songs they heard repeatedly while still in the womb, so you should begin talking (and singing!) to your child right away - even before birth
What are positive ways to express your negative emotions?
What is pausing before reacting, deep breathing, reflective thinking, calmly vocalizing your thoughts, etc.?
There are many ways to express your emotions positively!
Borrowing money to buy a home is called a... What is a mortgage?
What is a mortgage?
What are examples of activities that may reduce stress and anxiety?
What is arts & crafts, engaging in physical activities, mindfulness, setting boundaries with people, etc.?
It is okay to use the same cutting board for raw chicken and cooked chicken
True or False?
What is false?
Cross-contamination is how bacteria can spread. It occurs when juices from raw meats or germs from unclean objects touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods.
It is important to use different utensils, plates and chopping boards for raw and cooked food, wash everything for raw and cooked food thoroughly between tasks, wash the surface you will be preparing the meal on, and washing your hands after touching raw food.
Before your child speaks, the only way they communicate is through crying...
True or False?
What is false?
Babies express themselves in many ways. From laughing and smiling to show enjoyment, to crying and wiggling to show discomfort. Paying attention to what your baby is trying to communicate helps you be sensitive to his needs and respond appropriately.
What are coping skills that can be used to help manage my emotions?
What is listen to music, take a walk, practice breathing techniques or mindfulness, etc?
Name 3 bills/expenses that the amount may change each month
What is gas, electric, telephone bill, food/groceries, clothes, entertainment, etc.?
It is important to know that some bills may be higher one month than the next. We need to be prepared for these changes. This is called budget variance, the difference between what you planned to spend and what you actually spend.
What are three ways to manage your energy levels?
What is food, sleep, and physical activity?
How often should you replace your smoke alarm?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
c. 10 years
What is every 10 years?
You should replace your smoke alarm every ten years. Test your alarms regularly – about once a month – and keep them clean. If your alarms are battery powered, you should replace the battery every year unless it’s a 10-year sealed battery.
In a 24-hour day, this is the number of hours a parent is responsible for their child
What is 24 hours?
Parenting is a full-time job!
Sometimes people use anger to hide other emotions and feelings, name two possible feelings.
What is disappointment, shame, guilt, sadness, jealousy, loneliness, etc.?
What is a want vs a need, will it benefit me or place me in a financial strain, can I afford it or can it wait, are there cheaper options?
Describe a healthy "self-care" bedtime routine?
What is 8 hours of sleep, no TV/phone use 1 hour prior to sleep, a relaxed mind, dim/no lights on?
Which of the following is not true of carbon monoxide gas?
A. It is colorless
B. It smells like rotten eggs
C. It can cause flu-like symptoms
D. It is created by fuel-burning appliances
What is it smells like rotten eggs?
Each year approximately 24 children ages 14 and under are fatally poisoned by odorless carbon monoxide (CO) gas. To protect your family, install a CO detector in your home in every sleeping area and on the ceiling at least 15 feet from fuel-burning appliances.
Give an example of things that can harm a child within their home?
What is drug exposure, premature birth, physical disability, malnutrition?
There are numerous things that can harm a child, both physically and emotionally. It is important to recognize these potential dangers, as they can have lasting effects on the child.
What is mental health and wellness?
A. Affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps us determine how we can handle stress
B. The way your brain acts
C. Not knowing your thoughts
D. Knowing about physical illnesses
What is affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps us determine how we can handle stress?
Which choice helps you obtain financial security?
A. Sticking to your financial plan, only when you are in debt
B. Creating a financial plan and then carrying it out
C. Assessing only your "needs"
D. Only considering your short-term goals
What is creating a financial plan and then carrying it out?
What are the differences between emotional and physical self-care?
What is...
Emotional self-care is "Caring for your emotional needs by identifying and nurturing your feelings."
Physical self-care are activities that help you to stay fit and healthy, and with enough energy to get through your school, work, and personal commitments.
What can you do to prevent mold and bacteria growth in your home?
What is keep the area clean and clean with soap?
Signs of mold include: A persistent musty smell, black or dark green spots appearing on any surface, developing physical symptoms like sneezing, coughing, trouble breathing, itchy eyes, or skin rashes that (possibly) get better when you leave your apartment. You see signs of water intrusion like bulging drywall, bubbling or peeling paint, and/or discoloration from water stains that weren’t dried out immediately.