I have repeatedly told my kids that Christmas is not about getting gifts, but until we stop giving them ANY gifts, they’re not really going to believe that, are they? In fact, it seems that I can’t go anywhere in December without strangers asking my children, “What do you want for Christmas?” Is there any […]
Bedtime Devo Mama
Help your child put the “Christ” in Christmas!
Every year I have the best of intentions. I plan to do an Advent reading and activity each day but then we get 3 days behind on the 4th day and it feels like we’re running on fumes. Sometimes Christmas zips and the only time I’ve talked about Jesus is when I quickly read a […]
How to help kids deal with anxiety, through faith and prayer
Do you have any kids that deal with anxiety? I do. It’s hard to watch your child struggle. Let’s talk about how to help our kids deal with anxiety through faith, and direct them toward peace. One of my boys has struggled with anxiety for several years. It’s hard for him to work in groups, it’s […]
A Simple Challenge That Will Help Your Child Know Her Identity in Christ
Helping our kids know their identity in Christ is a crucial part of our jobs as Christian parents! Read on to learn a 30-second habit that will help you do this. My parents named me Christina, but the only time I heard the full name was when my mom was mad at me. Christie was […]
Build your child’s faith through imagination
Don’t you just love watching children play? Every one of my boys uses their imagination differently. My eldest loves to make up stories and games, my middle boy loves to pretend to kill bad guys (Why is it that EVERYTHING can become a gun??) And my youngest likes to make rescues with his stuffed Paw […]
How to Teach Christian Kids About God’s Love
One of my boys often wails that we don’t love him, or we don’t understand him. He’s really hard on himself, and I have no doubt that he will, at times, doubt God’s love for him too. He always says, “I’m bad, I’m bad,” when he makes a mistake. How do I, as a Christian […]
