When you have a child that marches to their own beat it can be frightening and beautiful all at the same time. I'm learning that letting go of what others think will be one of the best things we can do for our little rebels, true-to-themselves-marchers. And sometimes letting go of even what we think "should be." I'm referring to peripheral issues not foundational ... Read More »
Parenting
When our kids grapple with faith
I'm not ashamed to say that I see my son grappling with his faith right now. Asking a lot of questions. Wondering why God did things a certain way when He had all the power and control to do things differently - things that make more sense to him. Like - not putting the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden to begin with. Not letting satan tempt Adam and Eve. Not ... Read More »
Just because you’re 15…..
Just because you turned 15 and are learning to drive doesn't mean......... you're too old for swords...... or good old fashioned backyard fun...... or for talks with your Dad at the fence line...... or for praying over your sister..... Mitchell - you are a good kid. We know we're your parents and all that stuff but you really are kind hearted, funny, smart and ... Read More »
Homecoming Court: a platform to teach about true identity
It happens every year - homecoming court. I love it and I hate it. I hate that young girls especially tend to place so much value on a like, a share, a comment or in the case of homecoming - a vote. Each girl secretly hopes to be chosen as class representative even if she is too scared to walk the court or doesn't want to be in the spot light. She still wants to be the one ... Read More »
31 Days: Day 6 – Visiting the Elderly
We underestimate the power of a simple visit and a handmade card for a shut-in. Whether at a nursing home or someone's house a face to face visit with your children can make all the difference to a lonely soul. There's something special about a young crayon-sketched heart and a cross with the words "God loves you and so do I". If we start our kids out young learning to love ... Read More »
She asked: is it wrong to lie about your faith when faced with death?
You've probably heard the horrific news of yet another school shooting - this time on a Community College campus in Oregon. Our kids saw the news and of course this brought up questions. From news reports I've read, the gunman asked people if they were a Christian and if they said yes he shot them in the head. If they said they weren't a Christian he shot them in the leg or ... Read More »
2 Tips in training money $mart kids
1. Let them make money by working. In order to teach kids how to manage money wisely they need to have the opportunity to work for a weekly amount of money even if it's just one dollar. Mitchell and Sophie have the opportunity of making $5.00 a week in household chores if they do them all. They also have non-paying responsibilities around the house that they are expected to ... Read More »
3 gifts that can change the course of your child’s school year.
A lot of schools start up today in our area and possibly in yours too. We all remember those first day jitters and excitement. New backpacks, new school clothes and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils accompany little feet walking into hallways. Soon enough though the newness wears off and the pressures of school work, mean kids and peer pressure can take its toll on our ... Read More »