Psychologists have found a correlation between gratitude and attitude. Children who practice grateful thinking have more positive attitudes toward school and their families, are more optimistic, feel more satisfied with life, and report fewer negative feelings (Froh, Sefick, & Emmons, 2008). A huge discovery? No. The Old and New ...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
Thanksgiving Activities for the Whole Family
Do you know that Thanksgiving is only 45 days away? As you begin to think about celebrating this holiday, enjoy these simple ideas to develop a heart of gratitude in your family - no matter the ages. THANKSGIVING SONG I love this simple idea which requires no prep or supplies. Begin each meal in November with this Thanksgiving song ...
What’s a Christian Family to do with Halloween?
Few topics cause as much division among Christians as the topic of Halloween. For or against, both sides are passionate about their views. Then there are the parents stuck in the middle feeling shame that they don't know what to do with the October 31st holiday. Is it wrong for my children to dress up? Should my children carve pumpkins? Is it ...
Is Selfishness Driving Your Parenting?
Last week's post on owning the spiritual legacy of our children hit home with many of you. I loved reading your emails sharing your thoughts and honest struggles. But you aren't alone. God's getting my attention on this subject too! The Question The question above was a theme of a high school's, Fellowship of Christian Athlete's morning ...
3 News!
A lot of exciting things have happened since this week's blog post was shared. Which "news" will be your favorite? 1. New Planner For starters, the January - December 2022 Be Intentional Planners are now available to order. You will love the beautiful covers, updated layout, and weekly verses. And for a limited time, receive the added ...
Who is Owning the Spiritual Legacy of Your Child?
Recently I had a conversation with a youth group leader about the parents' role in biblically training their children. He explained that until the COVID crisis parents were able to hide behind church and other "Christian" activities. Social distancing and COVID restrictions removed these resources and thus exposed how little parents in the 21st ...
How to Use the 4 Year Curriculum
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. How to Use the 3 Year Curriculum in a Preschool4. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum So far we've looked at ideas to be intentional with the 1, 2, 3, and 5 Year ...
How to Use the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum in a Preschool
Discover more in this series on Intentional Learning with the ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum1. Combining the 1 and 3 Year Curricula2. How to Use the 5 Year Curriculum3. Intentional Learning with the 2 Year Curriculum4. How to Use the 4 Year Curriculum A 3rd popular question that I am asked is “How do you use ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum in a ...
Giveaway Winner: Show Me the Father
Thank you to all who entered to win the Show Me the Father tickets giveaway shared in this week’s post. Show Me the Father is a film for the whole family as there are nuggets of truth and inspiration in it for everyone. Empowering like the movies of War Room and Overcomer, this documentary is a moving, powerful opportunity to spur all of us to ...
Show Me the Father | Giveaway
She told me, "I've never done this before. I don't know how." Every one of us could echo those words when we first became parents or grandparents. We didn't have personal experience to draw on. I am so grateful that I was able to look at my mother, father, and grandparents to drive my new parenting role. But what happens if you don't ...