How to reach children ages 0-3 with God’s Word
Parenting Trait
If every parent’s job is to make sure his or her children turn out “right,” it would mean God messed up.
Our task is not only scriptural instruction but also role modeling.
Get into the mind-set that everything you do as a parent ultimately is part of validating or nurturing your children.
See which of these traditions might work for your family!
What is the next teachable moment or transition in your daughter’s life? How can you add affirmation and encouragement to that moment?
Spending one-on-one time with each of your children
Providing a way for your child to gain an understanding of how his day will go may eliminate some of the undesirable behaviors that tend to rear their ugly heads during transition times.
Use your children’s involvement in sports to teach them about life.
Preschool Go on a walk with your child, and collect leaves or other objects that reflect the changing seasons. Create habits that help you connect with your wife and kids, such as phone calls from work or special “daddy” time when you walk through the doorway at the end of the day. Post pictures of …
There are a few key areas where you’ll get the most bang for your buck (and your time and effort).
Celebrate personal moments in a powerful way that can breathe life into a young person’s heart and future!
Help kids ages 4-7 learn God’s Word
Here are a few ideas real moms and dads have created to set an atmosphere where words of affirmation and moments of celebration can be shared.
Helping your child find new friendships after the big move
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges — and magnificent views of God’s grace all along the way. Without preparation, this journey can be more than challenging. With awareness and planning, the journey can be one that promotes growth, blessings and healing for all involved. Here are a few things …
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
Take a look at seven common faith-launching worries parents face.
Given up on the idea of home education? It might be time to reconsider.
Parents of prodigals often feel helpless and tend to think it’s because they did something wrong. But sometimes teens just rebel against anyone who gets in their way. Here’s what you can do when a child goes astray.