How to Build Character with Bedtime Stories (free printable)
When those teaching moments during the day can get lost in the shuffle…reconnect at bedtime with these bedtime story prompts that promote bonding and character building.
Big Kids
Guiding our big kids through the tweens and teens – with grace.
5 Ways to Show Your Kids God’s Grace – When They’re Acting Like the Devil
Showing God’s grace in unexpected moments can change the climate of our home in dramatic ways. Here are 5 steps to grace-filled parenting – in the trenches.
Intentional Parenting: Making Time to Connect With Your Kids
What’s intentional parenting anyhow, and why is it important for parents today? It turns out it’s much easier – yet more important – than we think.
Intentionally Spending Time With Family – Instead of Just Marking Time
You’ve probably noticed that the concept of ” spending time with family ” has changed pretty drastically in the last few decades. And as our attention spans have waned due to our digital conditioning, so has the actual amount of time we spend together versus alone or with others.
Why We Must Teach Patience to an On-Demand Generation
Does your child get impatient waiting on Netflix to load? Do they act like they’re in agony any time you stop and visit with a friend? If so, it might be time to teach patience.
The Messy Bedroom Battles: How to Motivate Kids to Clean Their Room
Have a free-spirited middle child (or any child) that could care less about being tidy and organized? Stop the messy bedroom battles with these tips.
How to Raise Happy Kids Who Are Motivated to Do Their Best
How do you raise your kids to be happy and motivated? Aren’t all kids different with some having a tendency to be happy while others aren’t? Aren’t there some kids who are motivated go-getters while others just aren’t? A couple years ago, I would have said yes.
They Grow Up So Fast: Letting Childhood Linger and Enjoying Your Kids More
There are a lot of things I would tell my younger mom-self, if I had the chance. The old adage is more true than we realize: they grow up so fast.