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The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Moms and Kids

Ultimate Summer Reading List for Adults and Kids

06/08/2026 Leave a Comment

There is something special about summer reading. Whether you are relaxing by the pool, traveling with family, or enjoying a quiet evening on the porch, a good book can make the season even better. I recently asked the ABCJesusLovesMe Family to share the books they loved and could not stop talking ...

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Why Sensory Play Matters for Toddlers and Preschoolers

06/01/2026 Leave a Comment

Sensory play is one of those things that kids really enjoy —water tables, bins of rice, finger paint, play dough. Adults, on the other hand, tend to dread. Why? Because they are often messy, leading to sticky kids, wet clothes, and messy floors. Maybe if we could see all of the learning, calming, ...

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Calming Sensory Strategies for Children on the Go

05/25/2026 4 Comments

There are moments when everything seems fine one second, and the next, the child is completely overwhelmed. I saw it often in my own home—usually when noise, emotions, and too much stimulation built up faster than one of my kiddos could process. In those moments, movement became one of the most ...

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Easy Visual Chore Schedule for Teaching Kids Responsibility

05/18/2026 By Heidi Leave a Comment

When my kids were young, I tried multiple chore charts and posters, but nothing seemed to stick. I found that my kids (especially those with ADHD) needed something more hands-on—something visible,

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Raising Courageous Kids

05/11/2026 By Ashley Leave a Comment

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about that tricky balance we have to strike as moms. Here's just one area. You want to teach your child how to navigate the world—things like ordering their own

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The Hard Reality and Hidden Purpose of ADHD Parenting

05/04/2026 By Heidi Leave a Comment

When Bubs was just a baby, I read a parenting book written by a mom raising a boy with ADHD. At the time, I didn’t know much about ADHD. I remember thinking how incredibly hard that must be—parenting

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Welcome to my little place on the web! Here you will find encouragement to deepen your spiritual life, simplify daily tasks, and impress upon our children to live for Christ in this "out-of-sync" world. Thank you for stopping by. ~~Heidi

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