Sharing

By Becky | January 27, 2021
A child sits at a table, holding a colorful toy camera up to their face. In the background, shelves are brimming with toys and books. The words "Sharing" and "FaithFirstParent.com" are gently overlaid, capturing a moment of playful exploration.

Children refusing to share is a common frustration for a lot of parents. Moms and dads are surprised and disappointed by their child’s behavior because hoarding and selfishness are not on the list of attributes one wants to instill in a child. But kids can be taught to share and like it! Use these ideas…

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Top Ten Tips for Nurturing Generosity

By Becky | November 17, 2020
A person in a white long-sleeve shirt and pink pants generously holds out several pine cones in both hands, standing amidst the forest's fallen logs and lush greenery.

Gratitude and generosity are kindred virtues. Nurture your children through modeling a grateful and giving spirit. When we are thankful we are much more willing to be generous. As parents, we know training kids to be generous can be a bit overwhelming. It’s difficult to get kids to even share with their siblings, much less…

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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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Siblings: 10 Pointers for Positive Relationships

By Becky | February 12, 2018
Three children run through a forested area filled with tall, green grass and trees, their laughter echoing like the soundtrack of an unforgettable road trip. The sunlit scene casts soft shadows, creating a lively, playful atmosphere under the clear sky of a perfect day.

Sisters and brothers… SIBLINGS. Home is the place where we learn many life lesson, especially from our siblings. Relationship lessons, how to get along with others, solve problems, practice friendship skills, and resolve conflicts, are all acquired one way or another at home. How well the lessons are taught is up to the parents. Just…

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