Posts Tagged ‘summer’
THE Book for Summer Fun with the Grands
Summer is is full swing so it’s time to make a PLAN!! Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations is THE book for summer fan. Faithful Grandparenting is packed with activities and adventures. If you’re expecting to spend time with your grandchildren, take a few moments to order the book. Choose FaithfulGrandparenting.com, Amazon, or…
Read MoreEncouraging Summer Reading
Encouraging summer reading can be difficult. Sometimes kids need a little incentive to read during the summer months. Here’s a tried and true idea to get kids motivated and reading…Book Bingo! There are kids who are naturally drawn to books. I was one of these kids; flashlight under the pillow, a few books going at…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips to Summer Learning
Use these ten tips to keep your kids engaged and learning during the summer months. Write all ten words on a chalkboard or whiteboard. Try to intentionally incorporate as many of the top ten as possible each week. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. WRITE Print letters,…
Read MoreSummer Planning for Families
Considering the hustle and bustle of the school year and the COLD we’ve experienced this winter, planning summer activities will be fun!. Begin your family meeting with prayer, asking the Lord to guide you in your plans. End the meeting with a fun dessert you typically serve in the summertime. Keep in mind, Mom and…
Read MoreThe Manners Makeover: 7 Timely Tips
Summertime is a great opportunity to focus on manners with your kids. With more time for family meals, make the most of these teachable moments. Here are seven tips to keep in mind for your family’s manners makeover! 7 Timely Tips for a Manners Makeover Give directions in the positive. For example, “Please take your…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips to Inspire Learning this Summer
Summer.. fun, sun, and time to play! But don’t let the learning slide. Here are ten tips to inspire your children to keep the learning alive over the summer months. READ Read as much as you can as often as you can to your children. Spend time at the library. Your children can have their…
Read MoreHow Much is Enough? Planning Summer Activities
During the school year, the calendar is jam-packed with afterschool activities and commitments. It’s sometimes overwhelming for kids and parents. Registration for summer camps, sports teams, youth activities, art classes, and more is now in full swing. The opportunities for families and children are amazing. The big questions for families to consider are, “What will…
Read MoreMaking a Plan for Summer
The school year is ending. Summer vacation is upon us. It’s a time of transition from rigid schedules to a more fluid time with fewer commitments. With this new found freedom can come stress for parents. Here’s a strategy to keep balanced and on track this summer. Begin with a family meeting focused on summertime.…
Read MoreGrilling With Dad:Fish with Banana Mango Salsa
This month is devoted to dads! My dad loved to grill and so does my husband, Scott. The June posts are dedicated to dads who enjoy cooking outdoors or at least like to eat foods done on the grill. Have a fun, relaxing, and delicious dinner! xo Becky Grilled Fish with Banana Mango Salsa 8 amberjack…
Read MoreFinding Calm in the Chaos of Planning for Summer: 6 Questions
This is the beginning of the new series, March Madness for Moms. Let’s kick the month off with getting set for the summer months. There really can be a place of peace…calm in the chaos of making summer plans. Can you feel it in the air? The frenzy is beginning! The big question, ”What will the…
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