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Preparing for the Holidays

young mother sitting next to a Christmas Tree holding her knees Grieving

Coping With Christmas After Losing a Child

Dreading the holidays after losing a child is normal.

Classic Christmas movies that are pro-life.

Classic Christmas Movies That Are Pro-Life

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 …

making cookies with mommy. Little girl and her mom excited making cookies together

Christmas Activities That Focus on Jesus

Are you looking for ideas to help keep your children focused on the reason for the Christmas season?

The holidays can be filled with family and some conflict

Handling Holiday Conflict with Family

Walk through tough holiday times with your children to show them how to handle conflict between extended family.

Celebrate Advent with kids and the whole family

Advent for Your Kids

Advent is a fun, faith-filled way to keep the family focused on Jesus throughout Christmas. Learn how to make Advent for your kids!

A man and a woman are in a tense moment, displaying signs of holiday stress. The man sits with arms crossed, looking frustrated, while the woman stands behind him, also with arms crossed and an upset expression. A decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and tinsel is visible in the background, highlighting the holiday season amid the tension.

How To Avoid Holiday Stress This Christmas

Holiday stress can turn couples away from each other, so plan now to avoid the stressors and be more connected this season.

A family serves Thanksgiving dinner

How To Survive Thanksgiving Dinner With Family

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 …

Family gathered around the table to celebrate thanksgiving. Grandma helping her 12 year old granddaughter put dinner on the table.

Thanksgiving Traditions for a Family Focused Holiday

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.

Family lining up around the table for a Thanksgiving selfie.

Seven People at Your Thanksgiving Table

Spend time planning how you will successfully model Christ’s love to your children as you manage extended family dynamics.

Holy week and Easter activities for kids of all ages

New Ideas for a Christ-Centered Easter

Simple ways to celebrate Easter with your kids

Post-Holiday Loneliness When You’re Single

I also know that for a few days my place will feel far too quiet until I get accustomed to being alone again.

parents guide for valentines day. Little girl with pigtails holding a paper heart

A Parent’s Guide to Valentine’s Day for Kids

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.

Dodging the ‘So You’re Still Single?’ Holiday Question

Do you wonder how you can handle questions about your singleness during the holidays?

family celebrating the new year

3 Ways to Keep the Best New Year’s Resolution for your Kids

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.

Christmas mourning, this young mom is mourning the loss of her child at Christmas as she hugs her teddy bear.

Christmas Mourning: Surviving the Holidays

The time for mourning does not take a break for the holidays–not even Christmas.

Little girl closing her eyes ,being handed a Christmas present

Focus on the Family Christmas and Holiday Gift Guide

This Christmas season, give your children a gift that will help them discover the why behind Christmas instead of focusing on the what.

Nativity scene to teach Christian values

Using Nativity Figures to Give Kids Christian Values

Christmas is wonderful time to do crafts together with the children. Take it a step further craft together the story of Jesus.

Christmas gift giving can make a child smile like this little girl

Christmas Gift Giving Ideas for Families on a Budget

Find out how others have taught their children the importance of giving gifts or how they as parents have given gifts to their children.

A traditional Advent Calendar

A Traditional Advent Calendar

When the countdown to Christmas starts, some kids excitedly open the numbered doors of Advent calendars as they await the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Little boy looking at an Advent Wreath. Why is Advent so important?

Why is Advent Important?

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.