Parenting
Advent Calendar Ideas for College Kids
There’s power in traditions. Rituals bind families together, create special memories, and provide a link between the generations. Each family has a distinctive take on common traditions and unique rituals as well. Faith traditions are especially important to impart values and instill beliefs in children. Advent calendars are apart of many families’ preparation for Christmas.…
Read MoreGlorify God in the Fires
Wherefore glorify ye the Lord in the fires… Isaiah 24:15 KJV This past summer and early fall have been filled with emotion. The family cabin was struck by lightning, caught fire, and burned. Ironically, the only thing salvageable was the wrought iron wood rack and a stack of dry oak. My parents purchased the dilapidated…
Read MoreThanksgiving Activity for Kids!
Thanksgiving Dinner Napkin Rings Get your kids involved with dinner preparations with the FREEBIE below! Use kid scissors to cut out each verse card. Glue the verses to strips of card stock or cardboard. Kids can decorate the strips with crayons. Bend verse cards in a circle. Secure with tape. Another option is to use…
Read MoreBe Thankful for Our Nation
Give thanks all circumstances! In 1863, Abraham Lincoln made the day of thanks official during the Civil War. It makes me think of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). President Lincoln found a way…
Read More7 Tips for a Neighborhood Friendly Halloween
Do you know the families in your neighborhood? Maybe you’re new to the area. Perhaps your little one is going trick-or-treating for the first time, so the holiday is a bit more exciting. Be intentional this Halloween in connecting with the neighbors, both the children and the parents who come to the door by using…
Read MoreGod in the Pumpkin Patch… Halloween FREEBIE!
Christians are like pumpkins in the patch, loved by the Creator and designed to shed LIGHT on a dark world. Get your SHINE this Halloween on because God loves you! Download God in the Pumpkin Patch! SHINE with this FREEBIE! © 2018 Becky Danielson. All rights reserved. If you’ve been encouraged by this post, please…
Read More7 Tips for Littles to End Daylight Savings Time: SLEEP
Moms and dads… get set for a time change! Daylight Savings Time ends on November 4. A 60-minute swing in the schedule can make a big difference in a child’s world. The rule of thumb for moving the clock for Daylight Saving Time is: SPRING- spring ahead, FALL- fall back. Start a week ahead of…
Read MoreThe Prince and the Plan
Are you looking for a new teaching tool to reach your children with God’s message of salvation? The Prince and the Plan is a a terrific choice. Since she was a teenager, author and illustrator Sheri Schofield has worked with families and young children. The Prince and the Plan reaches children with the love of God…
Read MoreGot Zucchini? Make Cake!
A number of years ago my friend Judy shared an absolutely AWESOME cake recipe with me. Not only is this cake moist and chocolatey, but it’s loaded with zucchini. Yes, zucchini, the green vegetable that often gets the nose scrunch from many kiddos who refuse to eat anything green. It’s a chocolate disguise for a…
Read MoreBenefits of Intentional Friendships for Parents
A new school year is about to begin! Kids are ready to jump into learning and fun. Parents are ready to get back into a regular schedule. It’s exciting to watch children prepare not only for another academic year, but a classroom of new friends. The same can be said for parents. New volunteer prospects,…
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