June 20, 2022

Here are 37 things that you can do as a family together at home. These are fun, family-friendly and free! And they’re guaranteed to create lasting memories.

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May 7, 2022

Like many families with small children, we spent last weekend walking around our neighborhood collecting enough candy to feed an army of small, hyper sugar addicts. For my wife and I, trick-or-treating with the kids is fun, but it really seems more-or-less like an obligatory duty that we know comes about at the end of

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May 6, 2022

As any parent will attest, having a baby will change your life. Big time.

However, as Bethany and I discovered over the course of the last year, a new baby can bring a deep, life-changing message at any time.

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March 22, 2022

Note: This guest post was written by Surabhi Surendra of Womanatics. I receive messages weekly from folks who are frustrated with their marriage after their newborn baby arrives. It can be such an amazing yet stressful time – enjoy Surabhi’s advice on how to make it joyful! A new baby is like the beginning of

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December 9, 2013

Last month, I covered the topic of giving kids choices, and how we need to be responsible for both the options we give, as well as accepting the choice that the child makes.  Today, I want to dive into what is very much the flipside to the choices coin – and that is responsibility. Tying

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November 13, 2013

Hi there, friends!  The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about fun ways your family can prepare and celebrate Advent together. If you’re scratching your head and wondering, “What in the world is Advent?” it’s the four week period leading up to Christmas.  Some churches and denominations put

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November 11, 2013

Today, I’d like to cover a topic that one that can be rewarding for the child – and sometimes frustrating for the parent.  That, of course, is giving your children choices.  When they start off in life, we’re obviously making all the decisions for them – what they’ll eat, what they’ll wear, etc.  As they

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October 9, 2013

Fall is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive cupcakes the whole family can help create?  Since Halloween is just around the corner, Jack-o-Lanterns and monsters are everywhere, so you might as well have some on your plate too {or in your tummy}! You’ll need: – 12-24 cupcakes – assorted

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September 11, 2013

Fall is in the air, and that means it’s a fun time to do some seasonal craft activities as a family! Today, I’m excited to share with you a cute autumn craft that’s simple enough to do with even younger kiddos and won’t break the budget.  Take a look: POM-POM FALL TREES Materials: – styrofoam

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September 9, 2013

Before my wife and I became parents, we went through a series of parenting sessions (with other couples and parents) that our church congregation offered. One of the recommendations that came from those classes is the subject for my article today – unity at the top. At a very high level, both parents being unified

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