Christmas Eve Candle Reading

Christmas Eve Candle Reading

Imagine your kitchen table at Christmastime. Little mouths hush as little fingers flick off all the lights in the house. All that is left is darkness. And stillness.  These Advent Candle readings have become my very favorite Advent tradition because of the...

Kicking out the ingratitude attitude this Christmas

I find kids (mine included!) to become very “getting” focused this time of year. How can we, as parents, help them move from an ingratitude attitude to an attitude of gratitude? Is it just me, or do kids get a little bit whiney this time of year? As they...
18 Christian Advent Ideas and Activities for Kids

18 Christian Advent Ideas and Activities for Kids

Are you looking for simple ways to create an uplifting [read: not crazy] and wondrous Christ-centered Advent? Read on for a list of 18 ways to celebrate this Advent season, ranging from simple enough for toddlers to meaningful traditions for teenagers. These...
5 Faith-routines parents can develop with their kids

5 Faith-routines parents can develop with their kids

How many times in your life have you heard the phrase “children thrive on routine”? Personally, I’ve lost count. It is true that children need routine in their lives. I can be a very spontaneous and unscheduled person, but I’ve learned to...