Parenting
First Friends: Encouraging Positive Sibling Relationships
Top Ten Tips for Encouraging Positive Sibling Relationships “Home is where the heart is.” Hopefully… How many times have you heard that adage and felt like it’s not necessarily your house at the moment, this week or even this year? There are few greater things than to have family members that are not only civil…
Read MoreThe Proverbs Challenge for Lent 2017
March 1, 2017 is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. It’s a time to prepare our hearts and minds for Passion Week and Easter, ultimately growing closer to God. Many people give up something for Lent (chocolate, television, etc.) as a form of fasting. Sacrificing an item, pleasure or bad habit helps us to turn…
Read MoreWelcome to Faith First Parent
This is the first post after a very l-o-n-g hiatus from writing on my own website. It’s a kick-off, for the brand new Faith First Parent website. So, welcome to Faith First Parent. May FFP be a source of encouragement for you! xoBecky Last week, I attended the state early education conference (MnAEYC).…
Read MoreThe Power of Traditions
My kids really like pickled herring. Yes, really. It’s not that it’s the single most delicious food in the world. (Although it might be in the top ten!) It’s the fact that their grandma makes it each year. The whole family enjoys pickled herring at Christmastime. It’s special. It’s tradition. Traditions bind family members together.…
Read MoreThankful Hearts with Thanksgiving Fare
Thanksgiving fare…turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, fruit salad, and more. And then there are the CRANBERRIES. The burst of color and the tangy sweetness adds to the festive meal. Cranberries are a favorite at our house both in sauce and added to other dishes. The boys like them so much…
Read MoreA GREAT Way to Spend a Saturday! HeartCORe Conference
Come be refreshed, encouraged and inspired at the 2015 HeartCORe Conference presented by 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting in partnership with Christ Presbyterian Church! Delve deep into what it looks like to parent with faith, hope, and love. Register online at cpconline.org. Included in the $25.00 registration fee are all keynotes, breakouts, lunch, and a copy of Raising Little Kids with…
Read MoreMaking a Plan for Summer
The school year is ending. Summer vacation is upon us. It’s a time of transition from rigid schedules to a more fluid time with fewer commitments. With this new found freedom can come stress for parents. Here’s a strategy to keep balanced and on track this summer. Begin with a family meeting focused on summertime.…
Read MoreThree Types of Girlfriends
In regards to labors of love, friends are classics! When I think about the women who inspire me greatly, most of them are close to my heart. This post is one of my most popular probably because it strikes a cord in women. We love our friends and they love us. We celebrate and help…
Read MoreCollege Boot Camp
Do you have a soon-to-be high school graduate headed off for college? My eldest son and a few of his friends took part in College Boot Camp with Megan Stone of Stone Foundations of Learning, Inc. before they started college. It was a great experience for the boys and a helpful time of preparation. Enjoy…
Read MoreThe Orange Monogram
Friends, I invite you to get to know moms who are making a difference using their God-given gifts and talents on FaithFirstParent. Each has found her sweet spot. I hope you’ll enjoy Candace’s story and be inspired by her passion and labor of love for the Lord. With faith, hope & love, xoBecky Candace Slagle,…
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