Requests from Grandchildren

By Becky | April 18, 2022
A woman sits cross-legged on a dock by the water, engrossed in a book. The text reads "Requests from Grandchildren" and "FaithFirstParent.com," capturing the heartwarming moments shared with beloved grandchildren.

  This post reflects the desire to come alongside a grandchild to encourage faith with prayer and financial means. The response to a grandchild’s request is one of thoughtfulness and love. A special thank you to guest blogger, David Appelhof for sharing his thoughts and experiences. xoBecky This past year, my wife and I  have received a…

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Ten Tips for Raising Generous Kids

By Becky | November 12, 2019
A red heart, symbolizing generosity, is painted on a square piece of burlap fabric. It hangs from a brown twine with a small clothespin, reminiscent of the lessons in "Ten Tips for Raising Generous Kids," set against the simplicity of a plain white background.

Training children to be generous can be overwhelming! It’s often difficult to get kids to even share with their siblings. Compassion, kindness, empathy, and generosity can be modeled and taught to our kids. Generosity is easily taught during the holidays with so many options and opportunities for families to get involved helping others. Use these…

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Kids and Money

By Becky | September 17, 2019
A jar tipped over on a wooden surface, spilling mixed coins much like kids playing with treasure. Some coins gleam in shiny copper, while others are silver. The softly blurred background keeps the focus on this playful cascade of scattered 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…

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The Farmers Market

By Becky | September 25, 2012
Various jars of raspberry honey with white lids are arranged on a colorful tablecloth at the market. The labels, featuring floral designs, indicate the content as 16 ounces each. The honey boasts a rich, golden appearance.

  A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…

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