With the state that our world is in, it is more important than ever that our children have a strong foundation in the Bible and its teachings. While there are books and videos that help teach our children the stories in the Bible, there are not very many resources that help them grow closer to […]
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Putting On the Spirit: Book Study
Putting on the Spirit: Ten-Minute Devotions for Busy Moms is coming up on it’s 2 year anniversary this Fall, the perfect time to renew our hearts and refresh our spirits for the coming business of the season. This is my personal invitation to join us. Putting on the Spirit is a 30-day devotional study that […]
Kids Activities for an Apple Family Fun Night
Apples n Kids go together like white and rice. They are the perfect healthy snack and provide tons of options for fun activities. Here is a list of 15 activities for an apple family fun night or Fall party that the whole family can enjoy together. Apple Family Fun Night Ideas Go Apple Picking Bob for Apples […]
Helping Kids Discover What’s in the Bible?
Kids love videos that are fun, entertaining, and exciting. Parents love when their kids can learn something while watching videos. Buck Denver’s What’s in the Bible? series is the perfect fit! Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales, has created a series that kids and adults will love. While Veggie Tales focuses on Bibical values and can […]
Capture the Moments
Did you capture the moments yesterday? Were you snapping pictures yesterday at your Father’s Day family get togethers? Did your photos turn out well? Have you already shared them to Facebook? I LOVE family photos, especially when there are several generations represented. I’ve been talking a lot about photography lately it seems. That is due to […]
We Choose Virtue: A Character Teaching Tool
Forgiveness, honesty, gentleness, and self control are all virtues that we want our children to display. While modeling the behavior is necessary, and a great start, sometimes it just isn’t enough. One fun way to work on those important character traits is by using the wonderful resources from We Choose Virtues. We Choose Virtue We Choose Virtues […]
Helping Kids Memorize the Bible
As parents we have so many responsibilities when it comes to raising our children. One of those responsibilities is helping our children memorize scripture. The Bible is full of passages about learning God’s Word. One that comes to mind is, Psalms 119:105 which says “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto […]
Helping Children Cope with Stress: 6 Tips
Unfortunately, stress is not an “adults only” problem. Children can feel stressed, too, and they need for the adults in their lives to teach them proper coping mechanisms. But sometimes, we as adults also feel stuck and unsure of what to do. Here are 6 tips for helping children cope with stress 1. Recognize the Signs Depending […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Laugh with Your Kids
Sometimes it seems that the only thing parents and children share is DNA. As a parent, you have the opportunity to encourage your child by sharing more than that with them. In today’s Share Your Heart Tuesday post, I want to talk about how to laugh with your kids and make memories both of you will cherish! What […]
How to Communicate with Your Child
The Importance of Communicating with Kids Children are a gift of the Lord and in a way, they are part of how we make a lasting impression on future generations. In order for our children to be God-loving, brother-loving, right-living, responsible adults in society, it is our job as parents to teach them how to live well. We […]
