Parenting
Pompeii 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…
Read MoreLAUNCHING… The 1 Corinthians 13 Parent Series
Dear friends, Those of you who know me well are aware of the fact that Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday. And this year will be extra special with the official launch of The 1 Corinthians 13 Parent Series: Raising Little Kids with Big Love and Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love and the companion Study…
Read MoreTales of Tattling
“Mom, Johnny is ….” “Dad, tell Whitney to stop…” “She touched me!” “He looked at me!” Tattling… it’s enough to drive a parent crazy. But telling can be good. What’s the difference? To get a handle on tattling and to train children to tell, they need to know the difference. “Telling is a report that…
Read MoreBible Basics for Big Kids
The text read, “Mom, can you talk?” When a message arrives from a college kid with a request to talk, a mama drops everything and texts back, “Yes!” The phone rang a few minutes later. “Mom, I’m really stressed out about finals.” We talked for a few minutes about how he was studying for his exams,…
Read MoreBible Basics for Little Kids
How well do your children know God’s Guidebook for life? How well do you as a parent know the Word of God? Many parents in 1 Corinthians 13 Parent classes don’t feel well-equipped to lead their families in faith matters. Let me reassure you…you do not have to be a theologian. You do not have…
Read MorePoint to Prayer
Prayer provides peace for the people of God, providing a sanctuary in moments of fear, doubt, and crisis. Prayer also gives us the power to go on. “The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace (Psalm 29:11 NIV). Peace is exactly what families need today. That peace comes through…
Read MoreThe Smile Business at Christmastime
Christmas Eve was not a typical day at my house as a child. Festive? Yes. Busy? Definitely. Purposeful? Absolutely. The day began early with preparations for the annual Christmas Eve deliveries. Sturdy paper plates were piled high with delicious cookies. Jars of homemade pickled herring were decorated with bows. My dad’s smoked chickens were labeled…
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