Consider making the most of your child’s favorite books by creating activities to do with the characters and theme. Here are a few ideas I enjoy doing with children and a special book: Make puppets of the main character. Trace … Continue reading →
My last post featured a guest, my friend Liz Williams, who wrote about learning to really listen to her children. (Not always easy since she has six!) This week I thought I’d share some related links. Communicating with our children … Continue reading →
We all know how important it is for our children to develop strong, healthy friendships. These are the kind of relationships that bring out the best in our kids; encouraging, accepting, challenging, relaxing. When our kids have good friends they … Continue reading →
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 She gripped her pencil with ease and started drawing. Her simplistic artistry shone far beyond her little eighteen months with skills even a four-year-old had … Continue reading →
Even though God is always with us, the Bible encourages us to intentionally come before God, to seek him, and acknowledge his presence. In the Old Testament, Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) says, “You will seek me and you will find me … Continue reading →
If you want a lesson in faith, who would you look to for help: an adult or a child? One would think adults who have processed what it means to believe in God—really believe—would be the most helpful in our … Continue reading →