Parenting
Top 10 Tips for Stressed Out Moms
Spring should be a time of quiet renewal, a reawakening after a long winter. The weather is beautiful, birds are singing, daffodils are blooming. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, May has become BUSY with the ending of school year events, summer activities beginning early, and sport team practices moving into high gear. Throw in a…
Read MoreA.C.T.S.- Serving Others
Moms (and dads) spend a lot of time training children to see the needs of others and then step in to help. This has been the topic of many blog posts, both here on Faith First Parent and 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting. My most recent post, How Can I Help You?, gave ideas for serving both in…
Read MoreUnintentionally Inspired by Mom
To continue All About Mom month, it is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger, Erin MacPherson, my friend and the author of The Christian Mama’s Guide series. I was honored to endorse, The Christian Mama’s Guide to the School Years. xoBecky P.S. Enter to win the four book series! Details are listed below. Unintentionally Inspired by Mom by…
Read MoreMOM is the Best Title of All
This month it’s All About Mom! The mothers in our lives, biological, step, adoptive, foster, grand, in-law, godmothers, and second mothers are all celebrated on May 12th, Mother’s Day. I have to say, MOM is my all time favorite title. It’s simple, sweet, and I share it with millions of other women. I wouldn’t trade it for the…
Read MoreHow Can I Help You?
When I’m offered assistance I feel cared for, don’t you? Whether it’s my boys, husband or the kid bagging groceries, it’s really nice to have help. Life is a little sweeter when you don’t have to do the heavy lifting alone. Jesus came to serve, not to be served (Matthew 20:28). We can do likewise.…
Read MoreFaith Walks and Talks
In continuing the topic of healthy habits for families, let’s talk about faith walks. Children do what they see Mom and Dad doing. So, if we want our children to walk in faith, we need to do the same. This concept was brought home to me when my boys were little. I would often curl…
Read MoreFamily Time…Quality Verses Quantity
Intentional family time is another healthy habit that’s worth its weight in gold. Spending time with family is undoubtedly important. But the debate has existed for years over what’s truly best, quantity or quality. I’m going to suggest both. From quantity comes quality. Really good quality time can be planned. Vacations, family fun nights, and family dinners…
Read MorePower Tool for Parents
Every parent desires to raise healthy kids with positive habits. We feed our children nutritious foods, encourage them to exercise, and establish good sleep routines. We take our kids for check-ups with the pediatrician and dentist regularly. From homework to sports to piano practice, we guide our children, instructing them to develop daily routines that…
Read MoreHappy Easter!
God is very clear about the role of parents in being the spiritual leaders in the home in Deuteronomy 11:18-20. In the hustle and bustle of busy family life, I have to stop and remind myself to talk about matters of faith in both instructing mode and casual conversation. When faith is woven into the fabric of…
Read MoreHe is Risen Indeed! Tips for EASTER
When my boys were young, they loved the story about the wise and foolish builders from Matthew 7:24-27. Melody Carlson’s Tale of Two Houses was one of their favorite books. Steve Bjorkman’s illustrations made them laugh! As the boys have grown, Scott and I have tried to be intentional in constructing a solid foundation in biblical teachings.…
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