Posts Categorized: Parenting

5 Ways to Give Children the Gift of God’s Word

If I could give only one gift to my children and grandchildren, it would be knowledge of the Bible, the written Word of God. Ultimately, I want them to know and follow Jesus. But it is God’s Word that will prepare them to accept him, teach them how to follow him, and strengthen them to…

How to Speak Blessing to Your Child

Do you know what your child wants from you more than anything else? Your blessing—your unconditional love and acceptance. Most of us see our children as the gifts from God they are. We enjoy each day as they grow and explore the world; we dream about their futures. Truly, we love and accept them even…

Start Here: How to Choose a Bible Storybook

When you’re shopping for a new Bible storybook for your child or grandchild, the number of options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through all the possibilities, whether you’re at a bookstore or online. 1. Match the text, illustration, and format to your child’s age and…

Start Here: 5 Tips for Happier Bedtimes for Kids

Holidays are full of excitement and wonder for children and families, but activity changes, travel, and all the fun can thoroughly disrupt a child’s sleep schedule, right? So here are 5 tips for getting back to a better bedtime routine as the new year begins—or for creating a new one anytime. 1. Make a plan….

A Guest Post by Grace Fox

Today I’m happy to host Grace Fox posting about her newest book and the family tradition behind it. Grace is an international speaker at women’s events and the author of seven books, including 10-Minute Time Outs for Moms, 10-Minute Time Outs for You and Your Kids. Her latest release is Tuck-Me-In Talks with Your Little…

A Guest Post by Allia Zobel Nolan

  Allia Zobel Nolan My friend and fellow author Allia Zobel Nolan guest posts today! When I met Allia, we both worked for publishing houses that sometimes collaborated to create children’s books. One day Allia sent me an e-mail asking what Bible versions I read or would recommend. The next time we saw each other,…