Raising Godly children with strong Christian Character
Training kids’ hearts with Scripture is one of the best and most important ways to teach and train our children. God tells us as parents that we are to bring our children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) He also provided everything we need for that task in His Word. “All Scripture is given by… Read More
If you homeschool, I HAVE A SECRET for you —- Homeschooling isn’t enough! After 31 years of homeschooling I still remember something I heard someone say in my 2nd year of teaching our kids. I was at a support group meeting, and this lady was attending for the first time. She was planning to take her kids out of public… Read More
When my daughter Ruth gave birth to little Tori, I was thinking about things I wanted to tell Ruth, so I wrote her a letter with 8 tips for a new mom. Below is the letter with some thoughts for her, from my heart. (Victoria is an answer to our prayers, as Ruth struggled with infertility for over two… Read More
As busy moms, we know the Holidays can sneak up on us! We have so much planning, shopping, prepping and the stress of household tasks. It can be hard to help our kids keep the right focus, remain engaged in good activities all while staying connected with them and building family traditions. Today I want to offer you some help… Read More
If you are looking for a great way to keep the kids entertained this winter, how about helping them with some fun crafts? Crafting is a great way to bond with your child, and it is a great way for them to express their creative side. Here are some fun winter & Christmas crafts to do with your children, that… Read More
Parenting, as wonderful as it is, can be exhausting. It can also be discouraging. We put so much time, effort, and energy into not only taking care of our kids, but also teaching and training them. Are there ever times when you wonder if parenting is worth it?! One of my most popular workshops at conferences is Training Character Into… Read More
Are you looking for the best Christmas books for your baby, toddler or preschooler? From touch and feel to pop-up books and lift a flap to sound books, we have the best 16 Christmas books we could find to share! These books will make excellent gifts for your child, grandchild, niece or nephew. Take a look below to pick out… Read More
Do your kids tend to get bored while they impatiently wait for Christmas? Here is a list of 18 awesome activity books that will keep them busy being creative, and having fun during the Christmas season. Why not choose several and wrap them up for the kids, and maybe let them each open one once or twice a week each… Read More
Scroll down to view the sponsor giveaway and enter for your chance to win! Just this afternoon, I was talking with one of our adult sons about his little boy and the challenges of parenting a toddler. I told him it seemed like just the other day that he was that size. The years pass so quickly, don’t they? We… Read More
How to have a Strong Connection with your Teen My ultimate goal for parenting teens has always been to have a relationship with each teen child – no matter what happened in my parenting journey. Having a strong connection with your teen is what will get you through the teen years and beyond. It is one of my greatest blessings… Read More
