Parenting
Family Day at the Famers Market
A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of raspberries, tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…
Read MoreEarth Day
Happy Earth Day! Let’s celebrate creation by lifting our eyes to the Creator with words from the Bible. Print out this post or dig into the Bible for verses to share with your family today. Use these ideas to extend the learning for your children. • Show you kids how to use the concordance in the…
Read MoreNature Field Trips for Families
Getting outside after a long winter is balm for the soul. Little kids, big kids, and grownup alike are looking forward to time in the sun, to run, play, and enjoy being outside unencumbered by snow gear. When they were little, my boys would choose outside activities over indoor any day of the week. Things…
Read MoreGET GROWING! A Science Experiment for Kids
It’s time for a fun science experiment! The snow is finally melting. The grass is beginning to turn green. The onions, chives, and strawberry plants in my kitchen garden are popping up out of the leaves and soil. Springtime is here! It seems like it always takes a little longer in Minnesota to get things…
Read MoreSpringtime Sweets for Easter
If you’re looking for a fun activity for the children, both big kids and little kids, here are two recipes for sweet treats that are sure to please. The mess is minimal… good for Mom. The projects are fun… good for the kids. The end products can be used in a variety of ways for…
Read MoreWrap Holy Week in Faith
How will this Easter be more faith-filled for you and your family? According to a Barna Study, two out of three Americans recognize Easter as a religious holiday, and less than half, 42 percent, connect Easter with the resurrection of Christ. Holy Week provides time to walk children through the death and resurrection of Christ. Use…
Read MorePompeii Pizzeria
Scott, the boys, and I love to try new restaurants, especially local establishments. When we travel, we choose small town diners over fast food and chain restaurants to get a feel for the local flavor. Typically I order the special of the day. The thought process is that the chef probably has concocted something new…
Read MoreFive Tips for Helping Kids Mind Their Manners
Manners start at home but do not end there. Both the family dinner table and a night out in a restaurant give children places to practice. Give your children a quick run-down on the expectations you have for dinner. Consider the type of dining you’re doing at home with paper plates or china. Dinner at…
Read MoreSomebody Needs to Hear…Tricia Goyer
Friends, Tricia Goyer, a woman with a heart of gold, is guest posting today at Faith First Parent with her new book, Teen Mom: You’re Stronger Than You Think. Tricia is a wife, mom of five, grandmother of two, and the author of more than 50 books. She mentors young moms and serves “ordinary women by…
Read MoreTop 10 Sleep Tips for Kids… and Parents
In regard to attitude, health and general well being nothing beats a good night sleep. I know at my house when we are not getting enough of the old shut eye things deteriorate quickly; tempers are quick to flare, work doesn’t get done and we all usually end up sick. Rest is important! Even God…
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