Category Archives: Parenting

Good teachers are worth their weight in gold. So why not thank them in ways that they'll truly appreciate? This article reveals some of teachers' favorite gifts to receive - as well as a few to avoid.
Teacher Gift Ideas: 12 Thoughtful Gifts Teachers Will Appreciate (and 8 to Avoid)

Good teachers are worth their weight in gold. So why not thank them in ways[...]

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12
May
Mother's Day harkens to a deeper, wider, more lovely purpose....
A Different Kind of Mother’s Day

It's lovely and wonderful to celebrate our lives as mothers and women, but the day[...]

06
May
Are you giving your children the right amount of medicine? Too little won't reap benefits and too much can be harmful, so use our handy formulas to give the right amount every time!
How to Know If You’re Dosing Your Child Correctly with Herbal Tinctures

Are you giving your children the right amount of medicine or tincture? Use these simple[...]

29
Sep
Getting to sleep and sleeping WELL can be difficult when it's the end of a super-hot day. These tips will help your kiddos get comfortable and get to sleep.
7 Tips to Help Kids Sleep When It’s Blisteringly Hot

Getting to sleep and sleeping WELL can be difficult when it's the end of a[...]

25
Jun
Do you know how to teach your children to be safe around water, both in and out of the water? Use our quick lessons for a refresher on water safety.
3 Water Safety Lessons Every Kid Should Know

Summer should absolutely be fun for your kids, but it's also important that they know[...]

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23
Jun
Teach your child how to swim safely and how to ENJOY swimming! This isn't just a fun activity - it's an essential life-skill that might someday keep them alive.
Safety First: Three Lessons To Help Your Kids Become Strong, Safe Swimmers

Teaching your kids how to swim is not only a FUN activity, but an essential[...]

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28
May
An essential list of fun, delightful gifts for children that AREN'T toys!
31+ Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Children

Incite wonder, provoke discovery, fuel passion, and nurture creativity with your gifts, whether it's Christmas,[...]

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20
Nov
Why Mother’s Day is for the birds

Mother's Day is about cherishing our mothers for who they really are - imperfections and[...]

10
May
Dear Parents with Young Children in Church

For any parent who has ever brought their child into a worship service (and for[...]

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18
Nov
How to Travel Well (and Cheaply!) as a Family

On our hustle and bustle world, we often forget to enjoy the journey. Here's one[...]

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31
May
Vaccines are serious business, so here's a no-nonsense guide to making wise decisions for your children
A Common Sense Guide to Vaccines (+ a free printable)

It's Vaccine Awareness Week and we're celebrating with this Common Sense Guide to Vaccines, which[...]

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04
Oct
Kids in the Kitchen from Classeslave.com
Apple & Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Kids are natural cooks, and despite the mess it may cause, these Apple & Oatmeal[...]

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24
Sep
Educational Resources for Young Adults

Our list of resources was compiled to engage our children in thoughtful dialogue, to nurture[...]

04
Sep
Should You Spoon Feed Your Baby?

Most advocates of Baby Led Weaning don't advocate spoon feeding, but I consider spoon feeding[...]

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08
Aug
Mr. Rogers’ “Garden of Your Mind” (or What I Learned in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood)
June 9, 2012

What I learned in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood came flooding back to me yesterday as I[...]

Nourishing Joy in the Home: Competitive Motherhood

We humans are amazingly competitive. How can we stop comparing ourselves to others and nourish[...]

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22
May
Conquering Clutter: What To Do With Kids’ Artwork

Conquer clutter AND encourage your child's inner Van Gogh with these simple tips. . .[...]

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10
May
7 Must-See Documentaries for Intentional Living

Check out these seven independent films that inspire us to think more deeply about issues[...]

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18
Jan
The 12 Days of Christmas

Legend has it that this popular Christmas song was originally created for Christian parents to[...]

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26
Dec
Preparing for Advent

Each year, I feel like Advent sneaks up on my and leaves me in a[...]

10
Nov
5 Simple Ways to Encourage Your Children - because it makes all the difference!
Nourishing Joy in the Home: Five Ways to Encourage Your Children

As parents, it is the daily, intentional encouragement we give our children that helps them[...]

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09
Oct
Nourishing Joy in the Home: Catechizing Our Children

Teaching our faith to our children is one of our most privileged and joyful tasks[...]

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19
Sep
Raising Global Citizens: A Father’s Reflections

A father reflects on raising children who are connected to family and community and who[...]

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08
Aug
Traveling Mercies: Hospitality for the Traveler

Staying in other people's homes as you travel allows you to travel frugally and to[...]

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21
Apr