Posts from December 2013

• • • • • Parenting Tip December 16, 2013 Caring for Others One of the great ways to help children think of giving instead of just getting at Christmas is to reach out to others you don’t even know. This one activity can do a tremendous amount to help kids focus on others, not just themselves. Here are some ideas: Pray for missionaries in other parts of the world. Create a care package for a family and mail it…

• • • • • Parenting Tip December 11, 2013 Practical Ways to Connect with Your Child’s Heart Here are eleven suggestions to help you find ways to connect with your child’s heart. 1. Talking. Children often like to hear stories from your own childhood. Don’t feel like you have to tie a lesson into the story. Just tell it to them as if you were relating the details to a friend. 2. Listen to your kids. Take an interest…

• • • • • Parenting Tip December 6, 2013 Christmas: A Time to Teach Generosity Christmas is a highlight in the life of most children, but much of the benefit is focused on what they get. Of course one of the blessings of Christmas is giving, so look for ways to teach children generosity this year. Here are some ideas: Involve kids in your gift-giving strategy or help them develop their own. Planning, shopping, and wrapping can each provide…

• • • • • Parenting Tip November 23, 2013 Missed Opportunities Every day parents have opportunities to touch the hearts of their children. Sometimes it’s through a story or a hug, or an apology, but often it’s through the daily correction that children need. Addressing the heart is important. Unfortunately some parents respond to their children in ways that miss the heart. One of the mistakes parents make is that they make excuses for their children. We’ve all heard…

• • • • • Parenting Tip November 20, 2013 The Key to Making Devotions Fun The language of children is activity. When teaching children spiritual truths it’s best to speak in their language.  A family devotion time should be the most fun part of the week. If you use their language they’ll not only enjoy family time but they’ll be eager for more. Here’s one idea: Complaining can be a problem in any family, and not just among children.…