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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD GROW SPIRITUALLY THIS YEAR

January 6, 2020 2 Comments

Wondering how to help your child grow spiritually this year? Here are 10 ideas to nurture their faith, deepen their understanding and grow their relationship with God.

There's something about a new year which motivates us to adopt new habits, change an aspect of our lives, or turn over a new leaf in some way. But so often we fail, don't we? Habits die out after January, changes are short-lived, and we find ourselves falling back into our old cycles, old … [Read more...] about HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD GROW SPIRITUALLY THIS YEAR

Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life

10 FAITH-BASED NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR EXHAUSTED PARENTS

December 27, 2019 3 Comments

Parenthood and faith? It can be so tough to keep pursuing God through dirty nappies and sleepless nights, not to mention teenage hormones and first driving lessons! Here are 10 ideas to prioritise your faith in the new year.

To start talking about personal growth and improvement when you're either stuffed so full of Celebrations and mince pies that you can hardly move, or you're entirely burnt-out from yet another busy year of parenting, work and other commitments, will either come across as annoyingly trite or … [Read more...] about 10 FAITH-BASED NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR EXHAUSTED PARENTS

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life

WHAT WE TEACH OUR ADOPTED CHILDREN ABOUT SANTA

December 16, 2019 7 Comments

What we teach our adopted children about Santa. For children who have experienced trauma, Christmas can throw up all sorts of triggers. This is what we do with our children.

I never formulated my ideas about Santa because of our adopted children, in case any of you think I'm more thoughtful about these kinds of things than I actually am. As a child, I enjoyed writing to Santa, sending my letter up the chimney of our open fire by making a draught with the door (a … [Read more...] about WHAT WE TEACH OUR ADOPTED CHILDREN ABOUT SANTA

Adoption· Christmas & Advent· Parenting an Adopted Child

TWO FABULOUS CHRISTIAN ANIMAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

December 9, 2019 3 Comments

Looking for animal books for children? These two books are fabulous, featuring colourful animal characters who will help draw your child closer to Jesus.

I'm delighted to feature a couple of books today which would make excellent Christmas presents for your child if they love animals! And - even better - allow me to help you with your Christmas shopping - read till the end and you'll discover how you can win both of these wonderful animal books … [Read more...] about TWO FABULOUS CHRISTIAN ANIMAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life

WHAT TO GET YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS: A FOOLPROOF CHRISTMAS GIFT!

December 5, 2019 8 Comments

What should I get my husband or wife for Christmas? This thoughtful Christmas gift will solve your dilemma of what to get your husband or wife. And it will strengthen your marriage too!

Do you struggle when it comes to buying gifts for your other half? I'd love to hear from you if you don't! I always find it difficult, and I suspect I'm not alone. We can find it hard for all sorts of reasons, not least because our money and possessions are shared, so it sometimes feels like … [Read more...] about WHAT TO GET YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE FOR CHRISTMAS: A FOOLPROOF CHRISTMAS GIFT!

Christmas & Advent· Marriage

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TIPS: HOW TO DO (ALMOST) ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN ONE DAY!

November 28, 2019 7 Comments

How to shop for Christmas - these Christmas shopping tips will show you how to get organized for Christmas, whether you're after a stress free Christmas or some last minute Christmas shopping tips.

There are thousands of Christmas shopping tips on the Internet about saving money. Posts about buying second-hand, spreading the cost through the year, utilising sales, and so on. But how about saving time? Don't get me wrong, I'm not rolling in cash either. But this year, with four kids, … [Read more...] about CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TIPS: HOW TO DO (ALMOST) ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN ONE DAY!

Christmas & Advent· Seasons

WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THE PARENT YOU DREAMT OF BEING: THERE IS HOPE

November 21, 2019 7 Comments

When your high hopes and expectations of parenthood are dashed, how can you find contentment? Where is the hope? Speaking from personal experience, author Liz Carter shares her wisdom with us.

From the emails I've received from lots of you - as well as my own parenting experience - I know that many of our parenting struggles have, at their core, a root problem: We haven't met our own sky-high expectations. We went into parenthood with images and ideas … [Read more...] about WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THE PARENT YOU DREAMT OF BEING: THERE IS HOPE

Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

4 THINGS WE CAN LEARN ABOUT MARRIAGE FROM THE CROWN

November 11, 2019 4 Comments

Is The Crown historically accurate? We'll never know the exact relationship dynamics - but the way Elizabeth and Philip's marriage is portrayed gives us lots of marriage tips and marriage advice to consider in our own relationships.

I don't know about you, but I'm a huge fan of The Crown. I came to it very late, just a few months ago actually, when we took a one-month Netflix trial - and ended up on a paid Netflix plan, just so that we could finish watching this fabulous, edge-of-your-seat drama. Of course we know that … [Read more...] about 4 THINGS WE CAN LEARN ABOUT MARRIAGE FROM THE CROWN

Faith· Marriage

A FAMILY ADVENT: TWO CHRISTIAN WRITERS SHARE THEIR FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS

November 6, 2019 5 Comments

Family Advent ideas and Advent activities from two Christian writer mamas. What can we do during Advent? What do others do in the lead up to Christmas? Lots of Advent activities for kids right here!

My friend Amy Scott Robinson is one of the deepest, most poetic Christian storytellers and writers that I know. She's the author of the marvellous Gladstone Tales, the first of which I reviewed right here. And guess what? She and I have both released Advent books this year! … [Read more...] about A FAMILY ADVENT: TWO CHRISTIAN WRITERS SHARE THEIR FAMILY ADVENT TRADITIONS

Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

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