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The Daily 5 - Essential Relational Moments
by Instagram Account @rootedinmore
Though popular, my pocket prayer videos always get a fair amount of backlash - many coming into the comments to let me know “this isn’t prayer”! Yes, the Bible teaches us how to pray and what the Lord desires to hear from us. But do you know what else the Bible says? That the Lord loves your children.
Teaching our kids to think about God, speak truths about God and carry them around “in their pockets” is a sweet way to help them strengthen that relationship with their Heavenly Father
by Michelle Mitchell
"I’ve been trying to describe the real weight of parenting. Is it the exhaustion that comes from keeping the school routine, or driving kids to sports and social activities all weekend? Is it dealing with snippy requests from a teenager who wants to live a grand life with your credit card in hand?
While no one would argue that these day-to-day things are weighty, I think there is an even heavier weight we carry – and that’s the weight of uncertainty..."
by Michelle Mitchell
A reminder of the limitations of parenting and the importance of community.
How one family tackled the topic of sex education
by Petrea Taylor
It’s a big topic, one we want to do well, but how do we talk to our children about sex when they are young? Studies show us that by 9, most children have sadly been exposed to pornography or some kind of sexually provocative images. Have you ever walked past a lingerie shop, seen an ad on TV or even just passed a young teenage couple and had your kids look with intrigue, and even worse ask you a question?
by Parent Cue
Want to help your kids grow independence and confidence these school holidays? Start with a simple rhythm of age-appropriate chores.
Why do we really give our kids chores? Not to check a box. Not to keep the house perfect. But to teach them: - life skills - responsibility - how to contribute - who they’re becoming.