With the end of school comes summer break and time for busy families to spend quality time together. Even if your family cannot take an extended trip together, there are still many outdoor activities you can enjoy together as a family this summer. 8 Outdoor Activities for Summer Family Time 1. Get outdoors and get…
If you have a child in school, you may have heard that it’s good to be an “involved parent.” While this is conventional wisdom, sometimes parents don’t understand why this is important, and they might not know how to get involved. There are varying degrees of parent engagement in schools, and here are a few…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #DataAndAMovie #FishAndFlicks #CollectiveBias When you’re a busy mom of four, it can be difficult to find time to connect one-on-one with each of your kids… especially with your tween daughter who demands less of your…
As busy parents, we can fall into a habit of talking at our kids rather than taking the time to talk with our kids. When time is at a premium, it’s often easier to simply tell our children what we need them to know, forgetting that real communication is a two-way street and has a…
Giving back to the community by helping others is one of those gifts where both parties are blessed. It’s very fulfilling to reach out and find a way to help other people. In our busy culture that promotes isolation, reaching out is getting more rare… and more necessary. If you’re looking for ideas for giving…
Praying God’s Word for your marriage is one of the most powerful ways to watch God at work in your husband/wife’s life. When you pray the Scriptures for your spouse, you know that you are praying the will of God for his/her life, and you can have confidence that God wants the same for him/her as you…