As a Christian parent, do you share Bible verses with your kids in the hopes that they will see how important it is to always be thankful and grateful and never grumble again . . . but it doesn’t seem to work? Truth is, our words are making an impact—more than we think! Still, sometimes we […] Read more…
3 Tips for Handling High Emotions When School’s Out for Christmas Break
Don’t dread the holiday break at home with your kids! These daily routine and activity ideas help you handle the high emotions that arise and help your family actually enjoy their time together during Christmas vacation! Maybe it’s just me, but when my kids are off school for Christmas break, it gets plain old WILD at […] Read more…
How to Make Thanksgiving More Christ-Centered (Simple Ideas for Families)
Make this Thanksgiving season more about Jesus and teach your children thankfulness and a servant’s heart with these 7 Christ-centered Thanksgiving activities and traditions for families! The holiday season can get really busy! I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that! There’s a part of us that can get overwhelmed when thinking about all the […] Read more…
November Thanksgiving Scripture Reading Plan
Here is a Scripture Reading Plan for November with a Thanksgiving theme! There is one copy for you and one for your kids, both with the same Bible verses. You can read the Scripture each day and/or write them down in a pretty notebook to remember God’s promises during the Thanksgiving season! DOWNLOAD THE FREE […] Read more…
Thankfulness Jar Activity to Remember God’s Faithfulness!
I have a fun and easy Thanksgiving activity to do with your kids that will help everyone remember God’s faithfulness during the Thanksgiving season! Reminding our kids of what God’s Word says and what He has done for us doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Even when you’re busy, you can do this simple […] Read more…
How to Parent with Grace
Want to practice grace filled parenting? These five thought-provoking principles will help you put biblical motherhood into practice in a healthy, purposeful way! This post was first published on April 22, 2013. Updated October 10, 2019. When it comes to parenting and child-training, it’s easy to quantify how we’re doing by the results we’re getting: […] Read more…
Top 17 Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Kids
Learn these 17 Bible memory verses about Thanksgiving with your children! How do we raise grateful kids in an entitled world? Most parents want to have grateful kids. And there are a lot of ways that we can try to help our kids be transformed from feeling entitled to having a thankful heart. One of […] Read more…
30 Ways to Reconnect with Your Kids
Learn how to connect with your kids after a long day, when parenting feels overwhelming or when you’ve been distracted as a parent! My first grade teacher, Mrs. Kingzett, had this quote framed on the wall of her classroom. As the hard-working farm wife and mother of four children and the beloved teacher of hundreds […] Read more…
How to Keep Bible Reading Fun for Your Kids
Reading the Bible is really important for our kids’ growing faith. But you might wonder, “how do I get my kids excited about reading the Bible?” Even if you struggle with your own devotional habits, learn how your child can enjoy reading the Bible in this post! When I was a kid, my mom used […] Read more…
How to Get Your Child Excited About the Bible (Even When They Don’t Like to Read)
If your child doesn’t like to read there are still some great solutions for getting them excited about the Bible! I cover five of them in this post! My first two children are voracious readers….but my third born (who is 8) would rather play sports or watch a football game. He wrestles with books: pronunciation […] Read more…
7 Must-Read Books for Christian Moms
These seven must-read books for Christian moms address some of the deepest and hardest issues about Christian motherhood. They will give you a new perspective, help you focus on what is eternally important, and create long-term change in your life and the life of your family. Put these books about motherhood on your Christian reading […] Read more…
21 School Year Bible Verses
Every year as summer comes to a close, I feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about the new school year! Our kids have, for the most part, had great school experiences, but there’s always a bit of the fear of the unknown when they go back to school. Maybe you’ve got that feeling too […] Read more…
Scripture Verse Lunchbox Notes
Looking for some fun Scripture Verse Lunchbox Notes? Get your kids school year started off right and bring them encouragement even if you’re not with them all day! I’ve created three different types of printable notes you can put in your child’s lunchbox or backpack or school folder! There is a set that is more […] Read more…
4 Ways to Make Chores More Fun for Your Kids
Growing up, I did lots of chores. Living on a farm meant house and outside chores, including feeding the animals and shoveling manure. It was never a very fun part of my life, but it was a necessity and taught me diligence and work ethic. Although we currently live in town, I feel that […] Read more…
The Ultimate List of 101 Screen- Free Summer Activities for Kids
This epic list of 101 screen-free summer activity ideas will help you strengthen family bonds, stay sane and stop your kids from saying “I’m bored” all summer long! Summer brings with it lots of opportunities….including opportunities for LOTS of screen time! I’m not completely opposed to my kids watching TV or playing on the Nintendo […] Read more…