Parenting
Top 10 Tips to Summer Learning
Use these ten tips to keep your kids engaged and learning during the summer months. Write all ten words on a chalkboard or whiteboard. Try to intentionally incorporate as many of the top ten as possible each week. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. WRITE Print letters,…
Read MoreWords from the WORD to Bless Mom
Bless mom and grandma on Mother’s Day with a special verse from God’s Word, the Bible. A handmade card from a child is a keepsake gift. Construction paper, stickers, kid art, and even glitter (if you’re up for the mess) make cards personal. Use a concordance to find a verse or use one of the verses…
Read MoreEncouraging the JOY of Reading
Spending time with preschoolers is truly fun. Little kids are so incredibly excited about life and learning. They have few inhibitions, ask funny questions, and tell humorous stories. It’s always an adventure in a PreK classroom. Usually, I work with parents and staff, but occasionally I’m invited to read to the children. Typically the teachers…
Read MoreJesus at Easter and Always
Linda read a beautiful prayer at bible study this past week. The words reflect the many ways Jesus touched others during his ministry. May this prayer bless you as Easter approaches. I pray that Christ may come to you early in the morning as He came to Mary that morning in the garden. And I…
Read MoreHow to Handle BIG EMOTIONS in Little Kids
We’ve all dealt with meltdowns/tantrums/hissy fits with our littles. Big emotions in young children are typically over exaggerated responses, but frustrating for parents. Use these ten proactive tactics to help your child cope. Top Ten Tips to Handle BIG EMOTIONS in Little Kids Break skills into smaller chunks to allow for success. Have realistic expectations…
Read MoreA Lesson in Patience from a Sloth
Scott and I were recently in Costa Rica. We went on an excursion to the rainforest, visiting a number of beautiful destinations and sights, including a conservation park. Our guide, Alejandro del Piero, was a wealth of information on the birds, insects, and animals in the park. The most unusual? The sloth. We saw a…
Read MoreSummer Planning for Families
Considering the hustle and bustle of the school year and the COLD we’ve experienced this winter, planning summer activities will be fun!. Begin your family meeting with prayer, asking the Lord to guide you in your plans. End the meeting with a fun dessert you typically serve in the summertime. Keep in mind, Mom and…
Read MoreGrowing Wisdom in Kids
Why is a word with great expectations. Children are inherently curious. The word why asked by a child and subsequent questions asked by a caring adult can grow kids in wisdom and knowledge. Parents are the experts or are at least deemed THE authority on all topics according to young children. Kids ask questions to…
Read MoreAre Our Children Living in Spiritual Poverty?
Are our children living in spiritual poverty? Poverty comes in many shapes and sizes. Financial poverty is the most visible. Experiential poverty results from limiting learning experience. But what about when we neglect faith matters and lead children to spiritual poverty? Spiritual poverty results when we as parents leave faith formation up to the church. I’ve…
Read MoreCommon Man, Extraordinary Call
Common Man, Extraordinary Call: Thriving as the Dad of a Child with Special Needs is an authentic and encouraging book for all parents of special needs kids but especially dads. Jeff Davidson and his wife Becky tackle the reality of raising a special needs child with honesty and practicality. Their story is told with courage and…
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