Posts Tagged ‘family’
Making Christmas Calm & Bright
Family, friends, and festivities make for a fun holiday season but not necessarily a peace-filled Christmas. Pose the following questions to your family at a family meeting to determine priorities and prepare for a calm and bright holiday. A little preparation and attainable expectations will make a huge difference for everyone. • Who will we…
Read MoreSummer Planning for Families
Considering the hustle and bustle of the school year and the COLD we’ve experienced this winter, planning summer activities will be fun!. Begin your family meeting with prayer, asking the Lord to guide you in your plans. End the meeting with a fun dessert you typically serve in the summertime. Keep in mind, Mom and…
Read MoreA Family’s First Pet
Children and pets are a natural combination. Through the years, our golden retrievers tagged after the boys across the yard, through the woods, and even off the end of the dock into the lake for a swim. Having access to a best buddy, especially one who never talks back, is a gift for a kid.…
Read MoreA Family’s First Mission Statement
Is your family more important than a Fortune 500 company? Most parents in classes I’ve led eagerly nod their heads and respond emphatically, “Yes, of course!” Large corporations and organization have mission statements to use as a guide for business practices and to set the tone of the company’s culture. Yet most families don’t have…
Read MoreGive the Gift of LOVE to Your Family
“Mommy, I wuv you dis much and even moooore!” My youngest would reach out his arms as far as they would go, wiggle his fingers to try to reach even further, and tell me just how much he loved me. Every time my heart would melt. “I love you more,” I’d respond, pulling him into…
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 MoreHe Said/She Said…on Leadership in the Home
This month on Faith First Parent, I invite you to get to know four women I respect, admire, and really enjoy. Each has found her sweet spot in serving God and others. I hope you’ll enjoy their stories and be inspired by their passions and labors of love for the Lord. Today, Tricia Goyer shares…
Read MoreA Gift for Valentine’s Day and Beyond from 1C13P
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate with A Gift for Valentine’s Day and Beyond. Gear up for the Day of Love, February 14, with these ideas from the 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting Team. Ideas, recipes, thoughts, activities, and more… all for you! And it’s a FREE gift, from us to you! Download A Gift for Valentine’s Day and Beyond. …
Read MoreBring It Home at Christmas
The December blog posts have been to encourage you to slow down, serve others, and enjoy family Christmas traditions. In essence, creating a more purposeful and thoughtful holiday season. In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT focusing on matters of faith seems more important than ever. There’s only One who can overcome evil…
Read MoreSt. Lucia Day
Is there a certain Christmas tradition you and your family look forward to each year? Family traditions are important. Special celebrations promote a sense of belonging and security in a child. They also help a child identify who he is by the values taught by Mom, Dad, grandparents, and other relatives. Memories passed down…
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