Valentine’s Day Reminders of God’s GREAT Love
Valentine’s Day is a great time to remind others how much they are loved by God. Sometimes in the busyness of life, we forget how much our heavenly Father truly adores each one of us. Download and print this free valentine to share reminders from God’s Word, the Bible. 7 Ways to Share Valentine’s Day…
Read MoreRaising Brave Kids
Are you raising courageous kids? Are they willing to try new things, meet new people, and embrace new opportunities to learn? Some children dive right into unfamiliar situations while others hold back. Both responses are totally normal for kids large and small. Bravery can be taught. There are many ways to encourage children to be courageous.…
Read More9 Warning Signs of Addiction in Tweens & Teens
Parents can be blindsided by a tween or teen’s substance abuse. These nine warning signs will help you determine if your child may be dealing with addiction. What appears to be normal “growing pains” in how a child behaves can actually be a red flag. And truly, it can happen to any family. 9 Warning…
Read MoreHelp for Families with Adolescent & Teen Addiction
Addiction is frightening, depressing, and isolating. Parents, you are not alone if you’re dealing with addiction to drugs or alcohol in your family. Reach out, learn more, and get help for your child and for yourself. According to the Center for Disease Control, “Although drinking by persons under the age of 21 is illegal; people…
Read MoreWhy Kids Need Virtues Training
Kids need virtues training. Why? Because no one wants to spend time with poorly behaved kids or adults for that matter. • Virtue is moral excellence and exhibition of good behavior. • Virtue is universal and highly recognized by all cultures of the world. • Virtues are basic qualities necessary for well being and happiness. Moral excellence…
Read MoreMy Mother-In-Love
Christmas was quieter this year. Scott’s mom went to be with the Lord in early December. She was truly a mother-in-love, a second mom to me. Scott and I take great comfort in knowing she is with Scott’s dad and her Savior in heaven. In memory of my mother-in-law, Shirley, I’m sharing a Mother’s Day…
Read MoreBIG Emotions in Little Children
Got BIG emotions in your little ones? If so, it’s perfectly normal, aggravating and stressful, but normal for small people. There are a variety of reasons kids exhibit high emotions. Tantrums associated with BIG emotions typically originate with basic needs not being met, developmental challenges or power struggles. Basic needs include sleep, food and drink,…
Read MoreEncouraging Gratitude: Thank You Notes
Expressing thanks is a life skill we all want our kids to master. What’s a good way to encourage gratitude? Thank you notes! Besides, during the Christmas holiday kids get an opportunity to practice. Being grateful for not only the gift but the effort made by the gift giver is respectful and kind. Writing a…
Read MoreMaking Christmas Calm & Bright
Family, friends, and festivities make for a fun holiday season but not necessarily a peace-filled Christmas. Pose the following questions to your family at a family meeting to determine priorities and prepare for a calm and bright holiday. A little preparation and attainable expectations will make a huge difference for everyone. • Who will we…
Read MoreTen Tips for Raising Generous Kids
Training children to be generous can be overwhelming! It’s often difficult to get kids to even share with their siblings. Compassion, kindness, empathy, and generosity can be modeled and taught to our kids. Generosity is easily taught during the holidays with so many options and opportunities for families to get involved helping others. Use these…
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