Social and Emotional Development
Social and emotional development is a vital component of your child’s education. Children require time, guidance, practice, and positive role modeling to learn how to manage their emotional responses and interact socially with others. The process of identifying emotions, guiding behavior, practicing self-regulation, and demonstrating kindness and empathy helps children develop important life skills. These…
Read MoreReal World Experience for Kids
Many kids are missing out on real world experiences. As a result, when a challenging situation comes along, they may not handle it well. Use these seven tips to help your kids become resilient, capable, and successful problem-solvers. Encourage children to resolve conflicts with others.Practice, train, and role play solving friendship situations. Practice empathy. Help…
Read MoreTips to Unplug and Connect
If your family is too dependent on and distracted by devices, make a plan to unplug and connect. Take the initiative and make a plan. Use these seven tips to get started. Set Tech-Free Times Designate certain hours or days as “no device zones.” For example, make dinner time, game night, or Sunday afternoons tech-free.…
Read MoreRaising Helpful Children
Kids of all ages can and should learn to be helpful at home, even littles. When children pitch in, they’re not just learning life skills, they’re showing love and living out their faith. The Bible reminds us to “Serve one another humbly in love” (Galatians 5:13), and chores are a great way to practice this…
Read MoreBedtime Success
Chaos at bedtime is STRESSFUL! Establish a calm environment at the end of the day for a smooth transition to bedtime. Instead of telling your children they have to go to bed, let them know they get to go to bed. Try a small mug of warm milk with honey or a cup of chamomile tea.…
Read MorePrayer is an Invitation to Connect
Prayer is more than a routine—it’s your open door to peace, strength, and spiritual protection for yourself and those you care about. It’s a powerful and personal way to connect with God. Every moment you dedicate to prayer is an investment in hope and possibility. By making space in your day for prayer, you invite…
Read MoreTeaching Kids to Get Along with Others
Getting along with others is a necessary life skill. According to research from the Center for Creative Leadership, “Seventy-five percent of careers are derailed for reasons related to emotional competencies, including inability to handle interpersonal problems; unsatisfactory team leadership during times of difficulty or conflict; or inability to adapt to change or elicit trust.” The…
Read MoreMedia, Technology & Young Children
Media and technology are terrific tools for parents! Not so much for young children as technology has a negative impact. How often do you use GOOGLE? I’m searching online daily for everything from maps for driving directions to recipes for dinner. Unfortunately, allowing young children to use tech devices has an impact on brain development.…
Read MoreSelf-Regulation Tips and Tools
Self-regulation is a life skill to be modeled, encouraged, and practiced. Use these tips and tools to help your children develop the skills they need to navigate their feelings and interactions. Modeling As parents, it is crucial to demonstrate emotional regulation. Show your children how to calmly express feelings of frustration, sadness, or disappointment. Use…
Read MorePurposeful Prayers for Littles
Make time to pray with your littles. When purposeful prayer becomes a natural part of family life, children learn conversing with God matters. Quick “arrow prayers”, memorized prayers, requests for forgiveness, prayers of thanksgiving, and bedtime prayers to recap the day are ways to incorporate conversations with God into daily life. Prayer Models for Young…
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