Teach Kids to Add Energy to Family Life
Author: Scott Turansky Summary Some children have the ability to suck the energy right out of family life. These children are demanding of your time, need a lot of correction, and seem to be magnets for conflict. They’re often emotionally explosive but almost always drain energy out of parents… [more]
Building a Habit of Daily Time with God
Author: Tyler Robbins This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. – Joshua 1:8 If you’re… [more]
ODYSSEY OF THE SPIRITUAL MIND, PART II
Last month, I relayed one of the thoughts that came to mind as I sat in an all-day training course for Odyssey of the Mind, an organization that encourages students to develop creative thinking by tackling an open-ended problem. This is the second of my learnings. "Not that I have already obtained… [more]
What We Need
Author: Tricia Hodges I recognized the cough. The bark that comes in the night after tucking in. So the youngest girl and I went out in the cold, night air. Cold air to battle the croup. We snuggled on the front step and awed at the full moon. We decided that this was a treat. Once her breathing… [more]
Making Memories that Help You Memorize
Author: Kelly Patchin I believe one of the best ways to help your children remember the Bible is to have them tell you the story. For centuries the Bible was an oral tradition for the people of Israel. They would tell stories from generation to generation. When you tell a story it becomes… [more]
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Teach Kids to Add Energy to Family Life
Author: Scott Turansky Summary Some children have the ability to suck the energy right out of family life. These children are demanding of your time, need a lot of correction, and seem to be magnets for conflict. They’re often emotionally explosive but almost always drain energy out of … [Read More...]
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Tips for Obedience Training
God gives 3 main instructions to our children: obey, honor and respect your parents. Here are some things to instill while your children are young. 1. Teach your children to obey the first time without delay, without distraction and without complaint. 2. Have your children look you in the … [Read More...]
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ODYSSEY OF THE SPIRITUAL MIND, PART II
Last month, I relayed one of the thoughts that came to mind as I sat in an all-day training course for Odyssey of the Mind, an organization that encourages students to develop creative thinking by tackling an open-ended problem. This is the second of my learnings. "Not that I have already … [Read More...]
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{ The concept of honor is much overlooked. I appreciated this post, bringing it back to the fore. Thank you. } – Jan 26, 10:58 PM{ Great reminders of practicing honor. We have been trying to implement some of these ideas since your last encouragement. Encouraging kids to look for ways... } – Jan 26, 9:32 PM
{ I love specific encouragement. Thank you for the examples you provide that give parents concrete ideas as to what to say and how to implement... } – Jan 19, 7:25 PM
{ I, too, so appreciate your wisdom! I love the concept of honor and believe it can truly impact families! We will be reviewing the concept... } – Jan 19, 3:04 PM{ I love how you found your 'sticking with the Word' in the Daily Audio Bible. That is true many times in our busy homeschooling household... } – Jan 19, 11:47 AM
