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Whether you're looking for support in parenting or marriage, education or homemaking, this is the page for you. Feel free to browse, and if there's something you'd like to see, don't hesitate to give me a shout!

HOW TO MAKE EASTER SPECIAL

April 2, 2020 2 Comments

Loads of ways to make Easter special, from Easter-themed books to crafts, foodie treats and family traditions. Celebrate the risen Jesus in creative ways!

Easter is a tricky festival to celebrate with children. On the one hand, there is so much joy - we are celebrating the ultimate pivot point of all of history! But on the other hand, there is a whole load of sadness and gory stuff which happens beforehand. For our adopted children, especially, … [Read more...] about HOW TO MAKE EASTER SPECIAL

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Easter & Lent· Faith· Family Life· Parenting· Seasons

25 STAY-AT-HOME DATE NIGHT IDEAS

March 29, 2020 7 Comments

25 stay-at-home date night ideas for couples. Includes mainly free or cheap date night ideas at home which are also creative, fun and romantic!

No prizes for guessing what's inspired this post. But there are maybe a few more reasons to need stay-at-home date night ideas than the obvious one. Yes, we're stuck in at home right now with no external social activities or entertainment. So it figures that having a stash of stay-at-home … [Read more...] about 25 STAY-AT-HOME DATE NIGHT IDEAS

Marriage

PARENTS: DON’T ADD GUILT TO THE BURDENS YOU’RE ALREADY CARRYING

March 25, 2020 7 Comments

Parents - don't feel guilty. You're already carrying enough burdens!

Which New Year's Resolutions did you make this year? I'm going to hazard a guess that home schooling wasn't one of them. (Unless you're a home educator. In which case I imagine the 10,000% increase in online educational resources over the last week has felt rather like all your Christmases … [Read more...] about PARENTS: DON’T ADD GUILT TO THE BURDENS YOU’RE ALREADY CARRYING

Family Life· Parenting

HOW TO HAVE A FAMILY PASSOVER MEAL

March 24, 2020 5 Comments

How do I plan a passover for children? What is the seder meal? Here are all the benefits of doing a passover meal with your family, plus links to a helpful passover guide and seder plate worksheet.

I'm absolutely over the moon today to be welcoming one of my long-time heroes here on the blog! Victoria Beech (aka Mrs Godventure) is a mum, and highly experienced children's worker, writer and speaker. She runs the Godventure website and writes the awesome Godventure resources, which I've … [Read more...] about HOW TO HAVE A FAMILY PASSOVER MEAL

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Easter & Lent· Faith· Family Life

FAMILY DEVOTION IDEAS (WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE RUNNING RIOT)

March 20, 2020 6 Comments

What is the best way to lead a family devotion? These family devotion ideas will help guide you through the chaos of family life towards Jesus together.

I don't know if you've ever tried sitting down with your family for a planned time of Bible reading, prayer, worship or all three. If you haven't, imagine unicycling into a lion's cage, balancing a ball on your head, and holding raw steaks out in front of you whilst listening to some vintage … [Read more...] about FAMILY DEVOTION IDEAS (WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE RUNNING RIOT)

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

10 BEST FAMILY DEVOTIONS (TO BRING KIDS AND GROWN-UPS TOGETHER)

March 20, 2020 18 Comments

10 best family devotion resources suitable for all ages, interests and family set-ups.

A common question amongst time-poor Christian parents who want to nurture their children's faith is: What are the best family devotions? What are the best ways to come together as a family around God's word? What will really ignite our faith as individuals and as a family? And will we make it out … [Read more...] about 10 BEST FAMILY DEVOTIONS (TO BRING KIDS AND GROWN-UPS TOGETHER)

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

HOW TO SURVIVE SCHOOL CLOSURE AS A FAMILY

March 16, 2020 2 Comments

How to survive school closure - what to do if coronavirus closes schools and you're stuck at home with your kids. Here are ideas for keeping your sanity!

With schools having closed in many countries, and increasing numbers of people here in the UK needing to self-isolate with children, I wanted to share with you a few ideas about how to survive at home with your kids. Now, I have four children between 5 and 10 and, much as I love them dearly, I am … [Read more...] about HOW TO SURVIVE SCHOOL CLOSURE AS A FAMILY

Family Life· Parenting

I WANT TO SAVE THE PLANET…BUT I’M LATE FOR THE SCHOOL RUN

March 12, 2020 4 Comments

How do we make ethical decisions when we're already consumed by the challenges of parenting and family life?

Recently, a Hope Tribe member got in touch to share her concerns about the environment, and her guilt that, in the busyness and intensity of having young kids, she didn't feel like she was doing very much. I find it hard to be an environmentally friendly mum and meet the expectations that are … [Read more...] about I WANT TO SAVE THE PLANET…BUT I’M LATE FOR THE SCHOOL RUN

Faith· Family Life· Home· Parenting

20 ZERO-WASTE SNACKS FOR CHILDREN

March 12, 2020 6 Comments

20 easy zero waste snacks for kids. Food which doesn't come in plastic packaging, but can be quickly prepared for zero waste snacks to go.

OK, so we all know we should be reducing our plastic use, right? But how many of us find this easy, least of all with busy families to manage and care for? As one Desertmum reader said (see I Want to Save the Planet...But I'm Late for the School Run), "I know I'm meant to not purchase fruit in … [Read more...] about 20 ZERO-WASTE SNACKS FOR CHILDREN

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Should you send your child to a school in special measures? What if the local school is failing? What do you do? Read our story here.
This article explains why adopted children are more susceptible to pre-birth factors which might affect their development, such as domestic violence, drinking alcohol and substance abuse. It counters the argument that just because a child is taken into care at birth they will be 'fine'.
For those days (or weeks, or months, or years) when you feel like you're failing at parenting, here is your hope, your encouragement and some practical ideas.
How to have great family bible time for kids when it’s noisy and chaotic. The best family devotionals often happen in the chaos, and this post tells you why.
Looking round prospective schools with your adopted or fostered child? Here are the questions you need to ask.
The four attachment styles are explained in this clear, no-fuss blog. What they are, how to spot them, and how to parent your child with this knowledge.
How adoption/fostering might affect toddlers' behaviour.
Is church just an extra curricular activity? Is it important for my family to attend church? What happens if we skip church?
Are you a lonely parent? You're not alone - literally. Many of us struggle with social isolation when we become parents. Here are some ways to combat it.
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