There are some parenting situations where lying can seem like the easy way out, but it’s imperative to consider what these lies to do our relationship with our kids.
Author: Tromila
Natural Consequences: When Parental Intervention Is Unnecessary
Over-intervention in our children’s lives can be exasperating to them and exhausting to us. Natural consequences can help alleviate so much of that.
Parenting from Joy: Four Practices in Letting Go of Anger
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:16
Anger used to dominate my parenting, and these are some of the things I did that helped my repentance.
Let’s Go for a Run
I used to be a runner. I’m learning to run again, and all the benefits that come with it.
Ode to My Four Year Old Superhero
My middle child can have a lot of middle child qualities, but he also has some super ones.
The World Is Not Ending: Anxiety Blows Everything Out of Proportion
Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you. Isaiah 35:4 As I’ve shared before (here) and (here), anxiety is a daily fact of life for me, and I love this Scripture because it…
Weaning: A Time for Celebration
When and how to wean can be daunting questions. Thankfully, the Bible provides guidance. This is my journey through weaning the three little ones.
Zeal without Knowledge: House Buying Process Gone Awry
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. Proverbs 19:2 Afa and I have been casually looking to buy a house for about six months and seriously looking for the last eight weeks. For the first four weeks of this endeavor, I dove in with lots of…
Mary the Mother of Jesus
Supply list: Yarn, craft printable, hula hoopsPre-class prep: Cut out Mother’s Day Craft, practice hula hoop game Circle Time – Rules, songs, good news, prayer, Memory Scripture (John 1:1-2) Bible Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Creative Story Telling – Have the kids talk about a time when they were scared, and then describe what the angel likely looked like,…
Calling the First Disciples
Supply list: Yarn, tape, glue, construction paperPre-class prep: cut out fish for game, make “fishing poles” Circle Time – Rules, songs, good news, prayer, Memory Scripture (John 1:1-2, only John 1:1 for the younger class) Bible Reading – Mark 1:16-20Creative Story Telling – Younger kids: talk about what kinds of jobs people haveOlder kids: Let them share what…