credit Her text cried tears of frustration, struggles, and worry. Her son was out of control and she didn't know where to turn or what to do. Suddenly she found herself in a club she didn't have any desire to belong to. My heart broke for this dear friend. I understood. I have felt each emotion in my own ...
Parenting to Impress Blog...
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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
Creation Scavenger Hunt
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And the Winner Is…
And the winner of the Teddy Dental Hygiene book is: Jona L. Please contact me with your address before Thursday night (June 19th) at midnight so that we can get the book mailed to you! Also let me know which book you would like to receive: Teddy Visits the Dentist or Teddy Gets a ...
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Up to this point, blog posts have automatically been posted to several groups and pages on Facebook. But I feel that I am doing my Facebook friends an injustice in doing this because I am keeping them from being able to read the free ebook "A Quiet Time Worth the Time." I believe so much in what God shared with me in my ebook that I don't want to ...
When Yuck Happens with Fellow Christians
source The situation has been boiling for a while. Basically from the beginning the hot flame has been heating up the relationship. I knew we were in trouble when the person said in a judgmental tone, "Yes, I know who you are. You are _____'s [Little Man] mom." An opinion had been made about me without any understanding ...
Teaching Dental Hygiene and Book Giveaway
I hate to go to the dentist. I loathe it really. Even as an adult, I have no doubt that my blood pressure rises before a checkup. I do not want my children to have this feeling. Thankfully the culture has turned to help children feel at ease at a doctor and dentist visit. An ABC Jesus Loves Me user emailed me sharing ...
How to Cultivate Creativity in Children
During school time today, I gave Little Man (5) an extra copy of the Circle and Square Truck worksheet from the 2 Year Curriculum. I also gave him a pair of scissors with the instructions to cut out the square and circle. Then I told him to get a piece of paper and cut out five squares and two circles using the pattern. Once ...
The Difference Between Parenting with Anger vs. Love
credit Today posts the last discussion question for the Shepherding a Child's Heart book club on the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group. I pray that you have found nuggets of wisdom that you can put into practice as you shepherd the little blessings in your life. As I think through what I have learned, it can be overwhelming! ...
How to Teach Your Children to Apologize
A friend shared this formula for teaching children to apologize. I love the inner two steps! This is Shepherding a Child's Heart at its best! 1. Apologize for the specific action done. Being specific is the key to this step. 2. Explain why the action was wrong. Focus on the heart of the issue. The Fruit of the Spirit or ...
Blog News: Update Concerning This Blog
credit If you look in my Quiet Time Journal, you will see that I daily pray for ABC Jesus Loves Me and this blog. I pray for those who use the preschool curriculum website, the readers who willingly dive into life with our family, and the women who are in our Facebook Groups. It is my constant plea that I would follow the Holy ...