by Brionna Kennedy | Jan 29, 2014 | Toddlers
Sometimes getting children to pick up their toys, brush their own teeth or keep track of and turn in their homework can seem like the most challenging task imaginable. For young people to take on certain tasks without having to be asked, they have to learn values such...
by Brionna Kennedy | Jan 7, 2014 | Parenting
Editor’s note: when I read this article from Brionna, I was ecstatic. Children absolutely need to be protected from Too Much Stuff Syndrome. That said, please do be careful with used toys and antiques, as some could easily contain lead. If your child is likely...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 28, 2013 | Contest
Mark Batterson has put together a new book called Praying Circles Around Your Children and wow. I really enjoyed reading it. Based on his New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker, this book combines the Biblical with the practical. The book gives parents concrete...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 8, 2013 | Safety
Backyard pools can be a source of family entertainment and good times. They can also be so very dangerous. If you have a pool, or if your kids have access to friends/neighbors with one, there are some facts you need to keep in mind. Did you know a kid is 100 times...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 5, 2011 | Family Builder
(Editor’s note: please welcome Stan’s post with suggestions for teaching kids to serve. Thanks, Stan!) There are many important lessons that we all want to teach our children as they grow up. There are plenty of ways to incorporate these lessons into...