Teach Children to be Includers
Posted on July 21, 2019 2 Comments
By Kim Roberts
Parenting goals: raise children that adhere to the “golden rule” and do unto others and raise children who are kind
and considerate and do not exclude others.
But, how do we as parents reach this goal and teach our children to be compassionate, tolerant and inclusive?
Being Present in Midst of Chaos
Posted on July 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Gaby Smith
Just recently, I had a lot on my plate. With planning a move, planning a wedding, planning a fundraiser and so much more, I found myself struggling to find the time to be in the present moment.
A lot of the time, I was focused on the future because a lot of what was going are major life changes! Do you blame me? Do you ever experience this yourself?
Did you Know Children are Pro Life?
Posted on July 16, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Ana Borden
I had encouraged all of our children to feel their siblings kick, hiccup and even put their ear against my growing belly as often as they liked while pregnant with our growing family.
Giggles always erupted, captivating smiles, as well as anticipation and joy about meeting their future playmate.
Do You Teach Your Children How to Pray?
Posted on July 14, 2019 1 Comment
By Kristy Solis
I never really thought about this topic much until my youngest daughter asked me one day “Mama, how do you pray?”
I thought if I role-modeled the act that it would be suffice for my children. Now, it was time to teach my daughter what prayer entailed and why it was so important to incorporate into her life.
Great Commandment Driving
Posted on July 13, 2019 1 Comment
By Stacy LaMorte
As parents, we spend a good deal of our time every day in our cars driving children various places. I, personally, have never minded driving, so I don’t consider this to a particularly difficult part of parenting
If You Struggle with Perfection, This is for You
Posted on July 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Courtney Elmer
“80% perfect is perfect Courtney.”⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is what my dad would tell me when I was a girl. He saw my inner perfectionist and knew that in my quest for doing things 100% right all the time,
Making the Best of Your Time
Posted on July 9, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Charla Misse
After work, I was looking forward to playing with my son. When he saw me and enthusiastically asked me to join him, I was just thrilled.
Before we could begin, however, I got a message there was a work issue to be handled from home and would take a good deal of time.
A Couple Who Prays Together
Posted on July 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kevin Sprehe
Five moves, two jobs, two states and four kids.
Many things have changed in 10 years of marriage, but one thing has remained consistent.
Shortly after we started dating, I asked Casey if I could pray with her.
Prayers
Posted on July 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis
Have you ever felt like you spend more time praying than anything else in life? I adamantly know that I do spend more time praying than anything else in my life. Read More
Keeping the Faith This Fourth of July From the Eyes of a First Generation American
Posted on July 4, 2019 4 Comments
By Ana Borden
Daily, I am reminded of the great sacrifices my grandparents and parents made immigrating from their native country under conditions that tore their families apart Read More
Leaving the Valley of Comparison
Posted on July 2, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Leslie Bertucci
See if this sounds familiar:
You’re casually scrolling through Facebook or Instagram, skimming through your friends’ posts about their smart, beautiful children Read More
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