Why Does It Matter If Our Kids Get Along? Encouraging our children to be the people God made them to be (Psalm 139:14) is important and in doing so we can potentially reduce sibling rivalry and positively impact their sibling relationships. When children feel valued for who they are as …
Bible Reading Why reading Bible is important Personalized Scripture starts with reading the Bible. Reading the Bible is a foundational practice for Christians, shaping our beliefs, guiding our actions, and nurturing our relationship with God. As we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, we’re reminded of God’s promises, challenged to live …
Psalm 91: Personalized Scripture for Children’s Protection Read more »
The problem Keeping our kids occupied. This can be a challenge! I’m excited about today’s post because it focuses on one of my best ideas as a parent. Like most of you, I didn’t want my kids to be glued to a device all the time, especially when we were …
Introduction: I love taking road trips. We have dedicated family time and we get to see new things. I love making new memories as we travel to various places. Family road trips are a cherished tradition for many families, offering a great opportunity to bond, explore new places, and create …
Effective Communication During Family Road Trips Read more »
Imagine this: Janet spends all day at school terrified about talking with other kids. She just knows they will hate her. Her preoccupation with (potentially) being disliked makes her withdraw and avoid other classmates…even ones who would genuinely like her. None of us would want this for our kids. Yet …
Understanding Teens with Social Anxiety: A Guide for Parents Read more »
In 2013 my dad had a series of events that led to him having vascular dementia. The nine years that followed were bittersweet. He was no longer the dad we knew – but he was better in so many ways! My dad was… My dad always had a strong sense …
Back then… When I was little my mother was a master at Halloween costumes. She this was before the days of Spirit Halloween stores. One year, I was a table set like a fancy dinner and I had an apple in my mouth, like a roast pig. Other years my …
How to Plan Halloween Fun – Beyond Trick or Treating Read more »
Planning time A few times each year, I take specific time to plan as we shift from one season to another. Typically this is at New Years, end of school/beginning of summer, end of summer/beginning of school, and birthdays. Taking time to touch base with my kids during these seasons …
It’s time to plan the next season…AND connect with your kids Read more »
The Late-Summer Crazy The kids are arguing…again. The dishes aren’t put away and the floors need attention. Don’t even ask about the status of the bathroom. The sheen of summer break has grown dull and now we’re in the countdown to school. I know many moms are about crazy from …
Kids driving you crazy? Here are 5 sanity savers Read more »
In the beginning… When my kids were little I read to them, as most of us do. We loved these times together. As they grew older, we would co-read. We generally shared a book and would read when we had time, then discuss it when we had time together. Now, …