Posts Tagged ‘pray’
Purposeful Prayers for Littles
Make time to pray with your littles. When purposeful prayer becomes a natural part of family life, children learn conversing with God matters. Quick “arrow prayers”, memorized prayers, requests for forgiveness, prayers of thanksgiving, and bedtime prayers to recap the day are ways to incorporate conversations with God into daily life. Prayer Models for Young…
Read MoreMistakes are Okay
Mistakes are learning opportunities. Use these strategies to assist your kids in making the most of mistakes by learning to problem solve. It’s a great skill to practice! Errors are made all the time. The response to making a mistake ranges from anger and frustration to sadness and self-deprecation, depending on the perceived failure. How…
Read MoreGrandchildren Helping with Family Dinner
Give grandchildren, littles, middles and bigs, a job to do when gathering as a family. Grandma Gail has found a great way to get all the children working together as soon as they arrive. She has plates, glassware, and silverware out, ready to go on the table. All are part of the party preparations. The…
Read More12 Tips for Transitioning to Kindergarten
Kindergarten, it’s a big deal for children! Some kids transition well into the next stage of their education. Others are comfortable at preschool and would prefer not to change schools or classrooms! And other kids vacillate between excitement and hesitancy. With all kids, acknowledge the emotions that go into the kindergarten transition. Taking the time…
Read MoreFreedom of Speech vs. Love and Respect
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…
Read MorePurposeful Prayer
Prayer is the conduit to heaven. Prayer provides strength and peace to our lives and covers our families with spiritual protection. So why don’t we pray more often? Prayer takes time. Period. We have to create space in our busy lives for prayer. S.D. Gordon sums it up well, “Great people of the earth today…
Read MoreOvercoming Mom Shaming
Have you been a target for your parenting perspectives, decisions, or actions? Many of us have, for one reason or another and it’s not pleasant! Any act of degrading, criticizing or demoralizing other mom for her parenting choices is considered considered shaming. There are a few typical reasons moms throw looks and comments at other moms.…
Read MoreLearn, Discern and Protect Your Family
Where do you go to learn, discern, and protect yourself and your family when the world is crazy? The best place to go is to your knees with God’s Word and an open heart. A young mom texted me recently for resources to use during the pandemic and social unrest. Both she and her spouse…
Read MoreA Plan for Mom
The backpacks are packed, the forms are submitted, the kiddos are off and running. After weeks of preparing for the beginning of the school year for your children, take time to plan your fall. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, catch your breath, and contemplate these areas of enrichment. Just for you! Proactive Plan for…
Read More9 Backseat Tips for Parents of Young Adults
Moms and dads have a backseat view of their children’s lives when they leave the nest. Our input is sought, sometimes. Rarely is the advice taken as a directive. This is good! We raise our kids to be independent, and ultimately dependent on Jesus. Calling home at every bend in the road of life and getting…
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