Posts Tagged ‘parenting’
Summer Search for God – Week One – Build a Fort
*UPDATE* As of 5/9/16 this eBook is now available in an updated version in the shop here. For eight weeks this Summer I will be blogging through my eBook, Summer Search for God. I want to be able to give some more examples of how you can do the activities, so I will be sharing how…
Read More5 Ways to Intentionally Point Your Kids to God This Summer
Summer. With such a big break from your normal routine, how are you going to make sure you remain intentional in pointing your kids to God? In Deuteronomy 6:6-9 it says: These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when…
Read MoreTeaching the Bible Using Different Learning Styles
from guest poster, Anne Marie. Children come in all shapes and sizes. Each has differing abilities and talents. Each looks at the world differently. While it is important that Biblical Truth not change, how we *teach* the Truth can, and should, differ. Many teachers of the Bible, parents and lay church workers, can become set…
Read MoreHow to Pray For Your Children’s Sibling Relationships
from guest poster, Julie. Sibling relationships are… unique. Some consider their siblings to be their best friends. Some have to work hard to tolerate theirs’. As parents, we want our kids to fall into the first category. We dream of how blissfully our kids will get along and the glorious laughter that will sprinkle their…
Read MoreSummer Search For God – A New Series for Summer and Free eBook!
*UPDATE* As of 5/9/16 this eBook is now available in an updated version in the shop here. Are you looking for a way to intentionally bring God into your child’s Summer, while still having loads of Summer fun? Look no further! I’ve created a brand new devotional eBook that will help you do just that!…
Read MoreThe Top Ten Things Getting Me Through My Last Trimester
As I try to keep my focus on the to-do list and off the fact that this baby could make its appearance any day now, I thought it would be fun to share the things that have helped me through this last uncomfortable stage of pregnancy. So, here they are. The top ten, in no…
Read More5 Tips for Including Young Children in the Kitchen {while still staying productive!}
It’s 5 o’clock and you know bellies are going to be rumbling soon. It’s time to make dinner. You start pulling food out of the fridge and pans out of the cupboard. It isn’t long before you hear the patter of little feet and a small but willing voice asking, “Can I help?” The only problem is…
Read MoreThank Goodness God’s Not Like Me
Bitter words they can’t really even comprehend pour out of my mouth. “Kids! Please just play nicely! Everyone will have so much more fun if we treat others how we want to be treated.” “That’s it! Time out! Now. You’re done.” “You see? I told you this was going to happen if you didn’t listen to me!”…
Read MoreThe ULTIMATE Round-Up of Resources for Teaching Toddlers about God
To celebrate the completion of our Play Through The Bible series I have brought together over 75 different resources from across the web that can help you as you strive to raise your little one to follow God. From Bible memory to learning how to sit still in church, this list has you covered! If…
Read MoreUsing a Bad Day to Point Your Child to the Gospel
It was one of those nights. The ones where the clock ticking down to bedtime couldn’t possibly move any slower. It had been a rough day. K had been particularly… well.. three years old. We’d been struggling with disobedience, stubbornness, angry outbursts, mischievousness, and lack of self-control all. day. long. Typically on nights like this…
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