Building Confidence with Manners Conversation Cards

Building Confidence Manners Conversation Cards

Do you want to build confidence and self-esteem in your grandkids? Are you looking for a fun way to teach manners? Are you interested in starting a discussion about polite behavior with your grandchildren? When kids know how to behave in social situations, they are confident! Grandparents, you have more influence over your grandchildren than…

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Good Manners Start in God’s Word

Good Manners

– The basis for good manners and polite behavior for all ages and stages of life is found in the Bible. Scripture is filled with verses in how to relate to others well. If you’re needing resources for teaching your kids or grandkids to respect God, others, and themselves, dive into the Bible. – Paul…

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Nurturing a Grateful Heart

Nurturing a Grateful Heart

“Thank you!” Just two little words that make us feel appreciated, respected, and loved. Nurture a grateful heart in your child with your own attitude of gratitude. Children express thankfulness through sharing, taking turns, and being kind to others. Use the tips listed below to enhance gratefulness in your home. Set the expectation bar high…

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10 Tips for Difficult Family Gatherings

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Family gatherings can be a time of joy, a time of angst or everything in between. God created our families. It’s our responsibility to try our best to be a loving peace keeper, even with the really difficult relatives. And there’s usually at least one in every family. The uncle who consistently asks inappropriate questions, the…

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Sweets for the Sweet…Valentine Treats

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Valentine treats are sweets for our sweethearts. Valentine’s Day is exciting for kids with homemade cards, conversation heart candies, red gumdrops and shoe boxes covered in doilies and construction paper hearts. The holiday is a good reminder for us to love one another. This recipe is my family’s very favorite cutout cookie recipe. I remember…

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Freedom of Speech vs. Love and Respect

Heart-shaped string lights on a surface with the text: "Freedom of Speech vs. Love & Respect," highlighting the delicate balance between freedom and compassion. Visit "FaithFirstParent.com" and "FaithfulGrandparenting.com" for more insights.

Is anyone else tired of watching the news, reading social media, and listening to talk radio or podcast? It boils down to freedom of speech verses love and respect. Everyone seemed to have an opinion. Yes, we have freedom to speak and the right to assemble, but what part of our constitutional right of free…

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Kids Need Grandparents

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Kids need older adults in their lives. Grandparents can fill a tremendous role in modeling and guiding a younger generation. Here’s a list from Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations of reasons grandchildren need their grandparents. Not every point may fit your situation, but all are valid reasons for grandparenting well. Top Eight…

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Get Yourself Some Girlfriends, Godly Girlfriends

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Mom, do you have an inner circle of Jesus-loving, godly girlfriends? If not, I highly recommend pursuing relationships where you can be transparent, authentic, and vulnerable. Choose friends that value you as divinely created, blessed, and precious in God’s eyes. I love my inner circle fiercely. My prayer warrior girlfriends have seen me at my best…

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A Time to Serve Others

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Well, this probably finds you at a time where you are “done” homeschooling, but there is still much of the semester left. Maybe you’re “done” cooking and preparing every single meal for your family. Perhaps, you are just exhausted and the only place you can find rest is if you lock yourself in the bathroom…

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How to Talk About COVID-19 to Young Children

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      COVID-19, Coronavirus, has created unprecedented challenges for our nation and world, not to mention all of us parents. Talking to children, stressing hope and love, is will help to lessen the anxiety many children are experiencing. Encouraging and modeling trust in God and His sovereignty will strengthen your child’s faith and your own. When talking…

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