5 Tips to Equip an Anxious Child

By Becky | December 5, 2018
A child, seemingly anxious, sits on a wooden bench, holding a large, fluffy teddy bear close. Wearing a beige sweater and striped pants, their hands gently clasp the bear. The softly lit scene creates a cozy atmosphere amidst the child's quiet unease.

The plan was to get the group of old college friends together over the holidays. You’d been looking forward to it for weeks, regaling the kids with stories of all the fun you had in school and assuring them of a host of new friends. A great time for everyone! But when you arrived at…

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Best Starts: Breakfast and the Bible

By Becky | September 4, 2012
A child lies on a bed, their face partially hidden by a large open Bible, deeply immersed in its ancient wisdom. A wooden headboard frames this serene moment of exploration and wonder.

“Breakfast is thought to be the most important meal of the day,” states Dr. William Cochran, M.D., FAAP, a past member of the American Academy of Pediatric’s Committee on Nutrition. “As the first meal, it gets the body going for the rest of the day. Approximately 8 to 12 percent of all school-age children skip breakfast.” By…

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