Category: Parenting Tips

Raising Compassionate Kids in a Self-Centered World

If you’ve known me (Nathan) longer than 5 minutes, you’re probably aware that I love dinosaurs. It should come as no surprise that my workspace is home to 50+ dinosaurs of various forms, shapes, and sizes. But these hand-painted porcelain dinosaurs are extra special to me. They were gifts of compassion from some of my…
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5 Ways Kids Can Honor Grandparents

Did you know that Grandparent’s Day is a holiday in some countries of the world? In the United States it’s recognized in early September. But we don’t need a special day on the calendar in order to honor grandparents. We can help our kids honor them any time of the year! I want to share…
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Shining for Jesus during Back to School

Right now we’re at the height of summer: it’s nearly 100 degrees, our time is spent in pools,with friends, reading, and in general just enjoying the slower pace. But all it takes is a simpletrip to Walmart to refresh the supply of popsicles and ice cream to see that THE AISLE is back.The aisles of…
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10 Meaningful Christmas Activities for Kids

Kids love Christmas! The lights, the treats, the PRESENTS. But most of all we want our kids to know that Christmas is about Jesus. Here are 10 easy, low-prep ideas to help you focus your children’s hearts on Jesus as they anticipate Christmas. These ideas all came from our FREE Enjoying Advent! Activity Guide. It’s…
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Teaching Kids the Sanctity of Life

In 2019, abortion ended more than twice as many lives as cancer, alcohol, smoking, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and traffic accidents combined. This tragic loss of human life should remind us how important it is to share the truth that every person is created and loved by God. Children need to know the immeasurable value God places…
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The Gospel Pumpkin

Fall is the season of pumpkins (at least where we live) and all sorts of pumpkin-related activities. As the mom of two active boys, I enjoy multiple visits to the pumpkin patch, choosing pumpkins, painting pumpkins, passing a pumpkin around the table as we say things we’re thankful for, and writing things we’re thankful for…
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Father’s Day Fun With Purpose

What pops into your mind when you think of Father’s Day? A new tie? Dad jokes? (Hi hungry! I’m Dad!) Memories of your father? Father’s Day inevitably makes me thankful for my perfect Heavenly Father and I love using Father’s Day as an opportunity to teach kids about Him! I’ve put together some ideas to…
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Back to School Bible Lesson for Kids

Kids across the country are heading back to school to learn reading, writing, and all kinds of other stuff. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach them about God who never needs to learn because he already knows EVERYTHING. God knows EVERYTHING about animals, colors, the Bible, cartoons, and kids. That’s a super important truth…
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A Meaningful Mother’s Day! Activities for Kids

Did you know a mother elephant seal can lose 600 pounds in one month while she’s nursing her pup!? (And now some of my readers are feeling jealous of elephant seals for the first time in their lives.) Did you know African elephants have pregnancies that last almost 2 years!? (The aforementioned readers are no…
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10 Bible Time Family Favorites

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things I enjoy lots of things. Reading. Coffee. Friends. A good movie. Kid snuggles. Sleep. Not necessarily in that order. One thing I REALLY enjoy is learning about new resources to help me and my kids know and enjoy Jesus more. So, Nathan and I put our heads…
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