Here’s a trick that I discovered that helps our kids learn how to use herbs to take care of themselves.
When I noticed that my son was not retaining as much herbal knowledge as I would have liked him to, I asked him a question.
“Hey Gabriel, why aren’t you trying to learn more about the herbs I talk about? They will be really helpful to you in your life.”
“Mom, I don’t have to, if I get sick, you’ll take care of me…”
Well, needless to say I put on my thinking cap and here is a quick video on the useful trick that went into place that has really helped everyone in my life.
It is pretty simple, but by repeating the same thing over and over, I’ve noticed it is working!
So, what is what and what??
Beautiful area,,labdscape!
That is a great idea!
I’m using What it is & What it’s for!
So many friends ask me & I need them to retain the info for themselves, TY!
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When I am cooking I ask my kid to bring me a special herb from the garden. I tell where to find and how it looks.
Rosa
Good training!
Hi Kami! We home school and I have always done a wild edibles “class”. Each of my children (expecting #10 in Dec.) have put together a wild edibles book/journal. (Even the littles and then when they get older, thus far, some of them “re-do” their books and make them even more elaborate.) When we find something outside that we do not know what it is we bring it home and identify it and if it is beneficial we put it in our book. It is so amazing how many “weeds” grow in our back yard for free that could be… Read more »
Kami, thank you for this easy hint. Like you, I think repetition is very good to help the “wee ones” learn. It is a good point about not overloading on the information–what the herb is and what it does is enough. Have a great weekend!
Wish I’d have thought of this! (Such a steadfast but gentle way of teaching kids.) Both of my kidlings learned by example, I think. Plus, we made herbal preparations together. Thanks, again, for everything you do!