Parenting

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  12 Days of Christmas—Family Edition So, maybe before we even reach Christmas, we get a game plan – by starting a new tradition! 
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  3 Ways to Make Christmas Morning Special Each time we wake up in the morning is a new chance to seek the Lord and relish in His goodness, no matter our circumstances. The Lord longs to fill you with His joy and His love. Decide this year to rest in... Heidi Vegh Dec 02, 2024
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  10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family The holidays are upon us, and soon, it will be the season of Advent. If you’re like me, you’re already watching Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music, and perhaps have even bought a present or two... Carrie Lowrance Dec 02, 2024
• 4 Ways to Make Advent Fun for Kids It's coming! The Advent season. I love this time of year as it is a countdown to all that is the beginning point of where our faith started: the birth of Christ. Aside from the lights and the tinsel, the... Jaime Jo Wright Dec 01, 2024
• 5 Ways to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Family’s Christmas Celebrations The holiday season can really become overwhelming. So much is packed into the short month of December, and it's hard not to get distracted by all the noise that fills up this holy season. It is only through... Amanda Idleman Nov 29, 2024
• Helping Your Child Understand Gender Identity in a Confused Culture I don’t mean to be overly simplistic here, but my answer to this question is pretty simple. How do you help your child understand gender identity in a confused world? The same way you do with all the other... Mike Leake Nov 29, 2024
• 4 Ways to Explain Advent to Your Children There are so many holiday traditions in our culture that sometimes our kids can get confused about the real meaning of Christmas. It's fun to enjoy the parades, the holiday movies, and sitting on Santa's... Amanda Idleman Nov 27, 2024
• 7 Ways to Include Stepchildren in Christmas Traditions I grew up in a big Italian family. My Nana cooked and prepared for weeks before Christmas Eve. When I became a stepmom, I thought I'd carry on that tradition and share it with my stepsons. However, they... Laura Petherbridge Nov 27, 2024
• 7 Thanksgiving Traditions for Families to Grow Closer About a generation ago, all the stores closed on Thanksgiving Day. Now, black Friday sales begin taking place during the month of November, even before Thanksgiving. Rushing through dinner to jump on sales... Elizabeth Delaney Nov 26, 2024
• 6 Prayers of Gratitude for Moms Have you ever been in communion with God and truly wondered if He understood the depths of your gratitude? I know I have. Many times, I feel so abundantly blessed as I look around at His faithfulness and... Alicia Searl Nov 26, 2024
• Dealing with Narcissistic Family Members at the Holidays and Beyond What do we do when we encounter narcissistic family members at holiday events? Hope Bolinger Nov 25, 2024
• 3 Things Parents Should Know about Wicked Elphaba is a shy, gifted girl with a unique talent and a distinctive complexion.She's green from head to toe. She's been that way since birth, and well, nobody knows why. It's the reason her father... Michael Foust Nov 25, 2024