where we provide tips on growing as a new mom and a Christian woman
Whether it’s date night, girls’ night out, or a doctor’s appointment, sooner or later a new mom will need a sitter to watch her baby. You might have an easy solution if you have family nearby just waiting to babysit your precious baby. But what if you don’t have family available or willing to help out? How do you find a sitter you can trust to keep your child safe? Keep reading for some tips on hiring and setting expectations for a sitter.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe summer is almost gone! Kids are going back to school, and many families are looking forward to the cooler temps and more structured schedules that come with fall. But August can still be such an in between time – your kids’ school may not have started yet, or you may need activities for younger kids or home-schooled students. If that’s the case, check out this list for late summertime fun!
Most of the activities on this list are free, and they come with opportunities for your kids to use their imaginations and burn off some energy. These ideas also provide great opportunities for you to teach your kids about their world and all of God’s creation.
Read More“My child is still a baby. Is reading really that important?” The answer is an undisputable YES. Talking, singing, and reading to your baby is absolutely vital to your baby’s growth and development. Your baby also learns about communicating and the world around him when you talk and read to him. Need more convincing? Nemours Kidshealth shares these important reasons to talk to and read to your baby early and often.
Read MoreThe winter doldrums have officially set in. Your kids are stir-crazy with cabin fever, and you are too! You need some fun, indoor entertainment – but you also need to get out of the house. We’ve got you covered. From totally free to can cost a few bucks, you should find plenty of ways to entertain the kids here.
Read MoreChristmas has come and gone; your kids may already be over playing with new toys, but the weather outside is still frightful. What’s a mom to do? We have some great ideas for easy and inexpensive indoor fun for the kids – and the whole family – that will keep you from driving each other crazy. (And don’t tell, but we slipped a little bit of learning into these ideas, too!)
Read MoreWho can believe it’s already 2023? And who’s making resolutions this year? Studies show fewer of us are making resolutions – and even fewer are keeping them! Do you feel it’s easier to remember to write 2023 instead of 2022 than it is to keep a resolution? We’re here to help – especially if you have a resolution to spend more time with the Lord this year.
Whether your goal is to spend more time reading the Bible or to focus more on your prayer life, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success. Check out these 10 tips – and let us know in the comments which ones work for you and any tips you have that we left out!
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