The fruit of Spirit is love, but what does that mean for a child in everyday life? Read on to find out, as well as discover a family devotional book on the fruit of the Spirit. My son lay under a mound of blankets as I stretched out beside him. Every night I climbed the […]
Children's mental health
13 Tips to Help Your Children Prepare for a New Arrival in the Family
For you, expecting a new bundle of joy into the family can be the most wonderful thing in the world, but for your existing children, although they are likely to be excited about getting a little brother or sister, it may be an apprehensive time too. When you bring a new baby into the equation, […]
3 Helpful Tips for Teaching Your Children About Emergencies
No parent wants to imagine an emergency situation, but unfortunately, they do happen. Homes burn, floods happen, and children get injured. There isn’t an age that is too young to be taught about how to manage and properly deal with emergencies. There have been numerous stories and interviews on media outlets that talk about children, […]
Fight Anxiety With This Simple Practice
How to fight anxiety with gratitude, and why it works. A blast of cold air came in with my son as he stomped in the door. He dumped his backpack and jacket on the floor. When I reminded him where they belonged, he glared at me and snarled a reply. At my rebuke, he began […]
6 Books to Help Children Find Hope
When one of my boys is sad, it can be really tricky to know what to say. I can say, “it’ll be ok” or “it’s not so bad” or “it’ll get better”, but platitudes lose their powerful quickly. Instead, I like to tell a story. You and I can help our children find hope through […]
A Tool To Help Kids Process Their Emotions
I’d like to welcome Kristin Vanderlip today to talk about how to help kids process their emotions. For years, I defined my life by its struggles—and I let them define me. I watched as the color drained right out of my life. My life with Jesus didn’t feel full or abundant. Instead, I felt empty […]