Dreading the holidays after losing a child is normal.
Preparing for the Holidays
Nothing spreads holiday cheer like drinking hot chocolate, cozying up by the fireplace, and turning on a classic Christmas movie. Depending on what movie you choose, you may find that you end up celebrating more than just the holiday season, but the gift of life as well. Some of my fondest childhood memories include laughing …
Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?
Walk through tough holiday times with your children to show them how to handle conflict between extended family.
Advent is a fun, faith-filled way to keep the family focused on Jesus throughout Christmas. Learn how to make Advent for your kids!
Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.
Two things bring a chill to the Thanksgiving holiday: an unexpected blizzard and an invitation to the annual family dinner. While you may spend a few days digging out from the snowfall, the fallout from a family get-together can last several years. So, if you find yourself heading over the river and through the woods …
Whether your family has a long history of traditions or your new family is approaching the holidays for the first time, these Thanksgiving traditions can bless your family.
Spend time planning how you will successfully model Christ’s love to your children as you manage extended family dynamics.
Simple ways to celebrate Easter with your kids
I also know that for a few days my place will feel far too quiet until I get accustomed to being alone again.
It’s easy for Valentine’s Day to begin and end with consumerism and gifts. But the history of Valentine’s Day combined with its connection to Christianity provides a foundation for important conversation with your kids. Explore our Bible Lesson involving God’s perspective on love to help your kids positively approach this holiday.
Do you wonder how you can handle questions about your singleness during the holidays?
Need a New Year’s resolution your kids can keep? This year, resolve to intentionally listen for God’s voice in Scripture and respond to Him.
The time for mourning does not take a break for the holidays–not even Christmas.
This Christmas season, give your children a gift that will help them discover the why behind Christmas instead of focusing on the what.
Christmas is wonderful time to do crafts together with the children. Take it a step further craft together the story of Jesus.
Find out how others have taught their children the importance of giving gifts or how they as parents have given gifts to their children.
When the countdown to Christmas starts, some kids excitedly open the numbered doors of Advent calendars as they await the celebration of Jesus’ birth.
Advent is a time of hope. When we show our children Advent’s profound truths, they receive a higher hope than anything this world can offer.