One of the main goals of Children’s Church is to convey the teachings of the Bible in a way that its students can understand and care about. But not all Biblical Lessons they are particularly child-friendly. Here are some Sunday School lessons for you to use to spice up your youth ministry. Who has no… Continue reading
Category: Relationship
Learning Alternatives: Which One Is For You?
Introduction “Good morning students”, greeted M’s Crabapple standing in the front and center of the neat classroom. A crowd of more than 30 students responded, “Good morning, Crabapple, from M.” She continued, “We’ll take roll first.” He then proceeded to call and dial each student as they responded, “present.” This was followed by an explanation… Continue reading
Preschool Fine Motor Interest Center – Manipulatives, Math and More!
The center of interest of the manipulators or fine motor skills Manipulators is such a strange word! I’ve toyed with calling it the Math Center, the Fine Motor Center, and many other centers, but here we are with the Manipulative Interest Center! The name encompasses everything! One can manipulate items to count, puzzles to make,… Continue reading
Bring the kids! A Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Travel
Traveling with “little ones” can be one of the most joyous events of all, it can also be one of the most stressful. While seeing the wonder in your children’s eyes as they gaze at some historical or natural wonder can make your heart swell with pride, you must realize that they will eventually get… Continue reading
How to avoid the top 5 mistakes made by parents with adult children living at home
Whether they’ve never left the nest or, like many in the “boomerang generation, come home after some time away, you’re likely struggling to find ways to make your relationship with your adult children living at home work.” . The good news is that adult children can live successfully at home, but only if you avoid… Continue reading
5 useful home remedies for coughs
General coughing is completely natural and helps clear irritants or phlegm from the throat. However, a period of sustained coughing can be a problem and can be related to a variety of conditions, such as a bacterial infection, a viral infection, or an allergy. Most coughs related to a sinus infection, allergy, or cold are… Continue reading
Screaming kids driving you crazy? Four rules to help you stay sane!
I often hear parents say, “I just ignore Jr. when he has a fit or yells.” While there may be times when this is appropriate, it is not when Jr. is under 5 years old! Why? Because your child needs training on appropriate and acceptable behavior. Yelling to get your way is not appropriate or… Continue reading
37 activities to do with your family on your front porch
We often take for granted a part of our home that we go through day after day. What part is that? It’s your front porch. If you have a medium to large sized porch, consider it an extension of your home where you can spend time with your family. You may wonder what you could… Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Ideas for Singles
Maybe your partner is abroad in the military. You may have had a recent divorce. Whatever the reason, this Valentine’s Day may be alone. Does this mean that you should sit at home feeling sorry for yourself? I do not think so. Here are some ideas for the lonely this year. 1. Get yourself out.… Continue reading
Benefits of games for children
A study associating playing video games with enhanced laparoscopic surgery is the tip of the iceberg on the hot topic of the positive effects of video games. According to Mitchell Wade, co-author of The Kids are Alright: How the Gamer Generation is Changing the Workplace, “When you see studies that show surgeons or pilots improve… Continue reading