Foster Scientific Discovery in Kids

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Children are scientists at heart. Foster that desire to explore! Scientific discovery is a learning process. As kids of all ages make sense of their world, they study how things work both in nature and the man made world. In the backyard or a neighborhood park: • Search for animal tracks. • Examine tree buds.…

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10 Considerations in Choosing an Elementary School

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There are a number of considerations in choosing an elementary school. The process can be a nerve-racking experience for parents. Public or private? Faith-based or secular? Large school or smaller school? Moving from a preschool your child liked, with a teacher you’ve come to know and love can make it even harder for both you…

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Favorite Devotionals and Bible Studies

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Devotionals and studies are great tools for digging deeper into God’s Word, the Bible. Whether you decide to work through a study individually or with a group or simply read and pray through a devotional, make a daily commitment to yourself and the Lord to take time to immerse yourself in the Word. You won’t…

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Great Books for Raising Kids

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Parents often ask for recommendations in regard to parenting books. Scott and I sought out book suggestions when we were in the midst of raising our boys. A personal recommendation from a friend or expert we trusted was helpful. So, here’s a list of favorites from the Danielson bookcase. The Holy Bible Bringing Up Boys…

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Matters of Faith

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Faith matters. Foundational faith practices come from intentional leading. How Mom, Dad, and other adults model faith building helps children develop their own faith habits. The bible is a roadmap, instruction book, and communication tool all rolled into one. Reading the bible with children of any age provides a solid foundation in faith. The lessons…

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Sharing

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Children refusing to share is a common frustration for a lot of parents. Moms and dads are surprised and disappointed by their child’s behavior because hoarding and selfishness are not on the list of attributes one wants to instill in a child. But kids can be taught to share and like it! Use these ideas…

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Five Tips to Instill Respect

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Respecting others in thought, word, and deed is a foundational virtue to instill in young children. When respect reigns in the family, children learn to be kind and thoughtful to others. It’s a simple fact, adult behaviors are the direct model for kids. The antithesis of respect is rudeness and disrespect. With young children, disobedience…

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Top Ten Tips for Nurturing Generosity

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Gratitude and generosity are kindred virtues. Nurture your children through modeling a grateful and giving spirit. When we are thankful we are much more willing to be generous. As parents, we know training kids to be generous can be a bit overwhelming. It’s difficult to get kids to even share with their siblings, much less…

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Fanciful Food for Playtime

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Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Enjoy this darling idea for fanciful food for playtime to make playtime fanciful, artistic, and memorable. Watch for more ideas in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends!  Grandma Ginny’s Gift Years ago, Grandma…

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Overcoming Mom Shaming

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Have you been a target for your parenting perspectives, decisions, or actions? Many of us have, for one reason or another and it’s not pleasant! Any act of degrading, criticizing or demoralizing other mom for her parenting choices is considered considered shaming. There are a few typical reasons moms throw looks and comments at other moms.…

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