Parenting Update

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  5 Pieces of Free Advice I'd Give to My Younger Self Wouldn’t we all like to go be able to go back in time and give ourselves advice? As we age, hopefully, we are growing in wisdom and becoming closer to God. As we draw near to Him, we grow spiritually and can... Katie T. Kennedy Aug 15, 2023
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  The Joy and Struggle of Parenting a Big Family Over the last several months, as we have adjusted to having two toddlers and three bigger kids, I’ve found there to be many joys and struggles for me as a mom of many.
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  5 Ways to Prepare for Your Homeschool Year Every summer, starting in July, I pull all the books off the shelf and start reorganizing our baskets for the new year. It's an unhurried process for me. I like to tackle one thing at a time to not let the... Amanda Idleman Aug 15, 2023
• Helping My Child Deal with Anxiety I have learned a lot in my battle with anxiety, and I am so thankful none of it was wasted. I can pass it on and serve my children, and hopefully, they can do the same for someone else.  Marie Osborne Aug 08, 2023
• A Letter to My Adult Children We know that you now share things, process decisions, and talk issues through with your spouse first. We will always be here for you, but our goal is not to manipulate you or make you feel guilty for this.
• Sibling Rivalry - What Is Healthy and What Are Warning Signs Although it may spark healthy debate at the dinner table, when the debate gets heated and people stop talking because of opposing viewpoints, the rivalry has gone too far.  Michelle S. Lazurek Aug 08, 2023
• 5 Prayers for Kids Growing Up in a Fallen World In the beginning, God created man in his own image so that we might be with him. He desired a relationship with his chosen creation but did not want to coerce his people into being his. He gave us a choice.... Amanda Idleman Aug 01, 2023
• 8 Ways to Help When Your Teen Is Having Trouble It’s common knowledge that the teenage years can be a hot mess for many families. These kids are a walking, talking whirlwind of chaos and change on so many levels. Their hormones are out of control, their...
• 4 Things Parents Should Know about Barbie Barbie is a perfect woman living in a perfect world. She wears the latest fashion. She drives the nicest cars. All the other women want to be her. All the men want to be around her. Everywhere she goes... Michael Foust Aug 01, 2023
• 5 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read the Bible Bible reading is such a critical part of a healthy relationship with God, but truthfully, it’s not the first Book most children gravitate toward—let alone adults. The words “it’s boring” and “I can’t... Jaime Jo Wright Jul 25, 2023
• Stay at Home Mom, You Are Enough Just as You Are Being here matters most. The relationship you build with your kids, their friends, your friends, community, church, and more is what has the greatest eternal value. 
• How to Help Kids Find Their Identity There are some aspects of identity that don’t change, and it’s important for our kids to understand this so they can live in true freedom and joy.  Catherine Parks Jul 25, 2023