Water Safety for Kids

Summertime fun is in full swing! Families are gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations. Vacations are in the works too. Many of these events include a trip to the lake or pool. Water safety is a must! Lakes, ponds, pools, hot tubs, and even fountains can be possible drowning risks for children. Diligence and…

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Dads Who Make a Difference

As we finish up “All About Dads” this month, I’d like to make a shout out to all the dads who make a difference in the lives of their children. And to the dads who step up to the plate to mentor other kids, especially through Boy Scouts of America. Thank you! Recently, my husband and…

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A.C.T.S. – Imagine

Last month we began the Adventures in Odyssey service challenge A.C.T.S., A Call to Serve.  This month we are continuing on with the Summer of Service A.C.T.S. blog tour by focusing on IMAGINATION. How can your family serve others using the gifts and talents God has provided? As our boys have grown, Scott and I have…

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Like Father, Like Son

Today’s post is a Father’s Day gift! Pete Larson is the Executive Director of Family Fest Ministries and also a wise husband and father. Scott and I have attended his Marriage Booster Retreats and been incredibly blessed! As a friend, I asked him to write a Father’s Day message. Pete’s words will encourage, inspire, and…

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JUNE… All About Dads

June is a great time to recognize the wonderful men in our lives; husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and others who enrich, help or just make us laugh. Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate these wonderful guys. This month, it’s all about the men! A number of years ago, a friend sent me a cute…

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Letting Go… Teenagers

Letting go has to be one of the most difficult things a mom has to do. It’s so much easier to hold on, to keep the child close. I liken it to ripping a Band-Aid off S-L-O-W-L-Y. This was not always the case. My first teaching position was in kindergarten. I was unmarried and childless…

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Top 10 Tips for Stressed Out Moms

Spring should be a time of quiet renewal, a reawakening after a long winter. The weather is beautiful, birds are singing, daffodils are blooming. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, May has become BUSY with the ending of school year events, summer activities beginning early, and sport team practices moving into high gear. Throw in a…

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A.C.T.S.- Serving Others

Moms (and dads) spend a lot of time training children to see the needs of others and then step in to help. This has been the topic of many blog posts, both here on Faith First Parent and 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting. My most recent post, How Can I Help You?, gave ideas for serving both in…

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Unintentionally Inspired by Mom

To continue All About Mom month, it is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger, Erin MacPherson, my friend and the author of The Christian Mama’s Guide series. I was honored to endorse, The Christian Mama’s Guide to the School Years. xoBecky P.S. Enter to win the four book series! Details are listed below. Unintentionally Inspired by Mom by…

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MOM is the Best Title of All

This month it’s All About Mom! The mothers in our lives, biological, step, adoptive, foster, grand, in-law, godmothers, and second mothers are all celebrated on May 12th, Mother’s Day. I have to say, MOM is my all time favorite title. It’s simple, sweet, and I share it with millions of other women. I wouldn’t trade it for the…

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