Making Your Child a Citizen of the World.

{Collaborative content} Take a look at history’s most impressive people, and you’ll find that many of them had a streak of exploration running through their veins. They visited far-flung places and could talk with people all over the world. But in other terms: they were citizens of the world. While it’s important to remember where you come from, it’s greatly important to look beyond your own borders and see what else is out there. This is something that we all should be doing. But it’s especially important for children. With the world getting smaller all the time, it’s likely that success in the future will come the way of people who have an international mindset.

So how can you help them get one? We’ll take a look at some of the most effective methods in this blog.

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Meeting All People

The more people that they meet, the more comfortable they’ll be with people. However, it’s important to stress that this only works if they meet a variety of people. If everyone’s just like them, then it won’t be as effective! You should aim to introduce your child to people of all backgrounds. The more they do that, the more open they’ll be to other ways of thinking -- and that’s something that’s deeply important.

Time Overseas

You can help your child along their journey towards having an international mindset by ensuring they spend some time overseas. There are plenty of ways that you can do this. You could make sure they go on any school trips to Paris that are organised, for instance, or you could send them to spend a few weeks with a relative that lives overseas. The most fun option, of course, is to simply go on a holiday with them yourself. However, be sure to consider the other options, too -- there’s something about spending time overseas without a parent by your side that’s especially powerful.

Documentaries and Books

You’ll push your kids towards a more global mindset by ensuring they spend time abroad. But let’s be realistic: you won’t be able to take a trip all the time. You can supplement their foreign knowledge by watching documentaries at home and having a selection of books from around the world. Even exposure to music from other countries (not America) will work.

Encourage Exploration

If your kids feel that they can explore the world, then they’ll be more likely to do so! You can push them in this direction by encouraging them to explore whenever possible and by letting them know that the world is by and large an extremely safe place; they should have no fear! 

Basic Human Values 

Finally, you can ensure that your child has a mindset that can take them all over the globe by making sure they have the basic human values on lock. If they know that they’re no better or worse than another person, know how to give respect, and have an empathic view towards people of all backgrounds, then they’ll be in a terrific position. 

Life Skills Every 18 Year Old Should Have.

{Collaborative Content} Parents love their kids and will do anything to keep them safe. Sometimes, protecting a child means that they don't learn any useful life skills as they grow up. By the time they are 18, they can't take care of themselves in the real world. This can be a big problem, especially if they want to go to college or get a job; they may not do as well as they could if they had the social and life skills they need. We've made a list of some of the most important skills an 18-year-old should have to help them get through life.

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Talk To Strangers 

Even though we tell little children not to talk to strangers, and it's probably one of the first rules they learn, it's important for an 18-year-old to be able to talk to everyone around them, even if they don't know them. That doesn't mean they should walk up to random strangers and start talking (unless it's a networking event!), but they should have the social skills to engage in conversation with a colleague, bus driver, landlord, shop assistant, employer, or anyone else they meet. 

If they can't talk to each other in a reasonable way, they might not be able to get what they want. They could even be seen as rude or standoffish, which won't help them in the long run.

Navigate 

By the time they are 18, your child should know how to use a map and find their way to where they need to go. This doesn't mean they have to be good at finding their way because not everyone is, but they must be able to read maps, road signs, and understand how to use a GPS. They might only need these skills to get around campus, but they could also come in handy when going to a job interview or just going out with friends or when they book a school trip to Paris, and they don’t want to get lost.

This is related to another useful life skill: knowing how to use public transportation. Buses, trains, and even taxis can be very helpful if you know how to use them well. If they want to learn how to drive, they should start as soon as possible as this is another useful life skill, although it's not something everyone is interested in. 

Organise 

When our kids are fairly young, we tell them what to do and when they should do it. That could include doing their homework, getting out of bed, leaving the house, eating their food, going back to bed at night, and many other things. This can make it hard for them to get things done on their own if no one else tells them what to do. But being able to juggle everything is an important life skill that they should learn sooner rather than later. This is because adults have to do this all the time.

It's better not to keep telling your 18-year-old what they should be doing and when they should be done with it. Of course, you should keep an eye on them to make sure everything is done, but let them figure out how to handle all of their different responsibilities. After all, they will have to do this when they go to work or college, so it's best if they can start doing it as soon as possible.

3 Ways to Determine the Worth of Your House.

*Do you know how much your property is worth? Well, it is not always about whether you live in a wealthy neighborhood or a run-down hovel. There are so many factors that come into play when determining the value of a property. In most cases, when people want to know the value of a house, they want to sell it, use it to acquire equity, or buy it. Whatever your reason, there are various ways to find out. This article expounds on three major ways you can determine the worth or value of your house and how you can enhance it.

1. Use a Professional Appraiser

You can hire a professional appraiser to find out the value of your house. However, you should note that this will cost you a good sum. It is advisable to only use this method if you plan to sell your property or borrow money against it. If this is the case, having the property appraised is the best way to bank on its full potential. Otherwise, it would be a waste of resources, especially if you were only looking to know the value of your house to evaluate its market condition.

2. Check out Online Websites

There are numerous websites on the internet that you can use to find out the fair market value of your property. These sites usually have a database to store past and current sales prices from your neighborhood. You can easily access this database and compare it with the price you have been offered for your property. Most real estate agencies or brokers already have access to this database and will provide you with information on how much houses like yours are selling in your area. This way, you don't have to do all the legwork yourself.

3. Ask Real Estate Agents

Another way to find out how much your property is worth is by asking for a real estate agents assistance. They usually compile reports on recent home sales in an area and will use them as a basis for forming offers from potential buyers or sellers. Many companies also offer these reports for free. You don't have to worry about extra costs because most agents are paid a commission when they sell or buy homes in their vicinity. You're not just paying them for their time; instead, they're paying you for releasing valuable information about the real estate in your area.

4 Tips to Enhance Your Property's Value

This section explores a few tips you can use to enhance your property's value. Some of them are time-consuming, while others offer immediate value.

1. Add a New Element to Your Property

For starters, try to add a new element to your property. If you have an extra room or space in your house, use it by turning it into something more practical. For instance, you can turn the space into a home office or workshop. If you don't have an extra room or space, why not turn a vacant portion of your backyard into a garden? This is also known as backyard landscaping.

2. Improve Your Homes Structure

Alternatively, if you don't have the time or money to add anything new to your property, try improving its structure. Real estate specialists recommend adding simple and cheap additions like wrought iron fences and gates or installing bigger and better windows and doors to give your home the aesthetic appeal that buyers are looking for. Windows with glass can also make the house appear brighter than it is, which is another plus when selling your property.

3. Have Someone Repair Your Homes Structure

Remodeling might be one way to enhance one's home, but finding talented contractors willing to do this job might pose a challenge. You're better off hiring someone who specializes in repairing structures because they know what to keep in mind when patching or fixing the home's structure. They can also suggest other improvements that might cost a little more but improve your property's value.

4. Landscaping

Landscaping the property is another way to improve your home's value and increase its aesthetic appeal. It may cost a pretty penny, but it's easier and cheaper to do than remodeling or adding new structures to the house itself. You can save on costs by hiring people who are better versed with landscaping to beautify your property. What's more? It enhances the property value.

Conclusion

Whether you want to know the value of selling or purchasing property, it is crucial to know how to do it. You can hire an appraiser, use online means, or work with a real estate agent. We have outlined these ways in the above text. In addition to the ways, we have also covered a few quick ways to enhance your property value.