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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 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

Family Life

THE BEST FAMILY WORSHIP SONGS (WHICH WON’T MAKE YOU CRINGE!)

February 27, 2020 8 Comments

These family worship songs are great for kids and adults alike, containing upbeat family songs to get your family uniting in faith as you listen and sing along.

We're big fans of music in our family, not least because I'm a Music graduate and my husband has always been an avid music-listener - both live and recorded. In fact, I often moan at him because he has to have music on in the background All.The.Time. The other night when we were trying to learn … [Read more...] about THE BEST FAMILY WORSHIP SONGS (WHICH WON’T MAKE YOU CRINGE!)

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

DEAR WORLD: PLEASE STOP USING THE LABEL ‘WORKING MUM’

February 6, 2020 2 Comments

Why do we insist on using the phrase 'working mom'? Is it so outlandish that a mom should be working? Being a mom IS a full-time job!

For years, women who work outside the home have protested against the label ‘full-time mum’ being used for a woman who stays home to look after her children. And rightly so. If a child has an accident at school, that mum will likely have to leave work to attend to the emergency – because she is, … [Read more...] about DEAR WORLD: PLEASE STOP USING THE LABEL ‘WORKING MUM’

Family Life· Parenting

MINISTRY-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE: PREVENTING PASTORS’ MARRIAGE PROBLEMS

February 3, 2020 4 Comments

Pastors' marriage problems are sadly all too common: the demands the full-time ministry can put on a couple are immense. Read the story of how a ministry marriage heading towards divorce was reconciled and made joyful once again.

As a vicar's wife, I'm all too aware of the demands that full-time ministry can put on a marriage. I'm saddened, but not surprised, when I read about pastors' marriage problems - the challenges of maintaining a healthy family life when you're also pastorally involved in lots of other people's lives … [Read more...] about MINISTRY-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE: PREVENTING PASTORS’ MARRIAGE PROBLEMS

Books and resources· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Marriage

SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRITUALITY: 6 WAYS TO ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT BIBLE MESSAGE FOR YOUTH

January 24, 2020 2 Comments

How do we parent our teens for a life of faith? Establishing a consistent Bible message they can relate to is no easy task, and there are no guarantees, but here are some ideas to help.

I'm delighted to have none other than my own brother and sister-in-law on the blog for today's teen-themed post! Colin and Carol have two boys (aged 17 and nearly 16), and are my go-to for … [Read more...] about SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRITUALITY: 6 WAYS TO ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT BIBLE MESSAGE FOR YOUTH

Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

CHRISTIAN PUBERTY EDUCATION: TALKING TO OUR TEENAGERS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND THE BIBLE

January 23, 2020 7 Comments

Christian puberty education. What does the Bible say about sex? And how do we talk to our teenagers about it?

This week, we're focusing on raising teenagers, with a new post each day. We've looked at communication, and what happens if our teens go off track, and today we're looking at - well, we couldn't really ignore it, could we? - Christian puberty education: how we teach our teens about sex, … [Read more...] about CHRISTIAN PUBERTY EDUCATION: TALKING TO OUR TEENAGERS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND THE BIBLE

Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

WHEN FLEDGLINGS FLOP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS OUT OF CONTROL

January 22, 2020 5 Comments

What to do when your teenager is out of control, off the rails, rebellious? Author Gail Gritts shares from experience.

Every day this week I'm focusing on raising teenagers, and today I'm delighted to have fellow author Gail Gritts join us. Gail is a mum of 5 - now all grown-up - and has a powerful testimony of how two of her children hit rock-bottom. Read on... When the mother bird pushes her fledglings out of the … [Read more...] about WHEN FLEDGLINGS FLOP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TEENAGER IS OUT OF CONTROL

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

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