Posts Tagged ‘kids’
Kids and Money
How much do your kids know about money: giving to others, saving for the future, and spending on self? The spending on self aspect of money knowledge seems to be the most common for children. Sharing with others is typically only encouraged during the holiday season. Saving for the future is not in most…
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 MoreKids and Cell Phones: When to Say YES
A commonly asked question in parenting classes is, “When can a child have a cell phone?” The question is often followed by, “He tells me all his friends have one.” Not all kids have cell phones. And there’s no perfect age. It’s a privilege, not a right. Middle school and high school kids are the…
Read MoreKid Safety on the World Wide Web: 5 Tips for Parents
“Mom, my throat really hurts. I’m going to google Caribbean Passion to get a recipe for a smoothie.” His favorite smoothie shop made a tropical sensation with mangos, bananas, kiwis, and strawberries aptly named Caribbean Passion. “Sure, sounds like a great idea.” As soon as the words were out, I realized my mistake. “WAIT! Add…
Read MoreHot Tips for Fire Safety
My family and I were at a friend’s home for a barbecue when the boys were little. The kids were playing together, adults talking and laughing. Everyone was having a good time when all of a sudden there was a blood-curding cry. One of the preschoolers had put her hand on the side of 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 MoreBoatloads of Benefits for Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And really the easiest to prepare. The benefits are tremendous for both you and your children! Try these helpful hints for beat the clock for a quick morning meal! • Use brown & serve sausage to save time. (I dice the leftover sausage, bacon or ham…
Read MoreBest Starts: Breakfast and the Bible
“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…
Read MoreI'm BORED!
Summertime is more relaxed and carefree, a great time to build family unity along with treasured family memories. But by the end of July, the novelty of summertime CAN wear thin. At this point, many parents start to hear the irritating, whinny phrase, “I’m bored.” Here’s an idea that nipped that comment in the bud at…
Read MoreKids in the Kitchen with Cranberry Chicken Salad
My sons arrived home from Boy Scout camp this afternoon, sunburned and happy. They had a great time! My youngest was telling me about the fried chicken he prepared on a camp stove as part of the Cooking merit badge. Yes, fried chicken…on a camp stove! (Maybe for teenagers frying anything in oil is best…
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