Valentine’s Day originated as a Chrisitan holiday to honor two Christian martyrs named Valentine. Today we use it to celebrate romance and love. Either way, it is a great time to help children understand what love really is. Galatians 5:22 … Continue reading →
When a groundhog sees his shadow on February 2nd, he runs back inside his burrow, and we have 6 more weeks of winter. Or so the tradition goes. Supposably he is afraid of his shadow. Therefore, Groundhog’s Day is a great time to talk to our children about shadows and things that they might be afraid of too.
Continue reading →With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to find children’s books on the topic of love. Such stories can model what a healthy love relationship looks like, how we can express our love for others, … Continue reading →
Make great choices for the New Year! By Karen Whiting Start with reading the creation story that shows how God started the world. Chat about what it must have been like to be the first people to see colors, animals, … Continue reading →
Christmas is finally upon us again. Parents have been preparing for this day and children have been anticipating it for several months. Family traditions are treasured, relatives gather together to celebrate, and of course there are many presents to wrap … Continue reading →
Has your life been a frenzy of shopping and decorating for the last few weeks? So what does it all mean, putting up a tree, buying presents, decorating with red and gold and blue and white? Is there purpose and meaning … Continue reading →
