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Thankfulness Tree

A Fun And Memorable Way To Encourage Thankfulness In Your Home

By Christie Thomas 3 Comments

Developing a thankful heart in our kids is a top priority for many families, and one that becomes a bigger priority when autumn (and Thanksgiving) rolls around!   I know that gratitude makes a huge difference in our kids’ mental health but that it’s not always easy for kids.    So I cooked up some […]

A Christian Motherhood Manifesto

By Christie Thomas 2 Comments

A Motherhood manifesto for Christian moms…for when you want more for your kids than just to succeed and be good people. “Can I ride home by myself?” he asked, eyes pleading to let him have this freedom. He was 8. We were at the park near our house. There were only 3 smallish roads to cross, […]

frog potty training

lessons from the potty chair: the spirituality of potty training

By Christie Thomas 5 Comments

I was dreading potty training my third son. He’s quite stubborn and he doesn’t talk so I was expecting a horrible weekend*. But as with anything mandatory with kids, I jumped in and did it anyway. Partway through the day I had this sudden realization that it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it […]

How to be an introvert parent

How to be an introvert parent…without killing your children!

By Christie Thomas 15 Comments

Have you discovered that you’re an introvert parent? Never fear, there are ways to actually love and enjoy those little people that are constantly underfoot! The basic definition of an introvert is someone who needs to be alone to recharge their internal batteries. Of course, being a parent rarely gives one a chance to be […]

Article on raising an introverted child.

the misunderstood introvert

By Christie Thomas 12 Comments

My eldest son has a hard time being with people for long periods of time. He gets rather squirrely: acting out, hurting others, grabbing toys. It drives everyone crazy, and I have often found myself trying not to be embarrassed when with friends. As a studious student in everything about him, I have recently realized […]

The best resources to help you start those conversations at home.

talking about sex, pornography, and abuse with your kids

By Christie Thomas 4 Comments

It’s time to get talking about sex. Well, sort of. You and I don’t need to talk about it. That would be weird. But we MUST talk to our kids about it. Unless we want our kids to absorb and emulate the world’s views on the topic, we must beat the world to the punch. […]

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I am a mom of three boys, former Children’s Ministry Director, and author. I believe that every Christian mom can confidently nurture deep faith roots in her kids through little habits that add up over time. Learn more about how I can help you here. 

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