As parents, we strive to provide our children with love, care, and support to help them grow into strong and resilient individuals. Yet, in today's fast-paced and demanding world, children can experience anxiety, just like adults. Anxiety is a natural emotion, but when it becomes overwhelming and persistent, it can affect our children's well-being and hinder their emotional development. As a Christian family, we have the unique opportunity to guide our children through these challenges, relying … [Read more...]
Helping Children Find the Words for Big Emotions They are Feeling
As parents, we all want our children to grow emotionally intelligent, and capable of understanding and expressing their feelings effectively. However, young children often struggle to find the words to describe their emotions, leading to frustration and misunderstandings. As a Christian family, we believe in nurturing our children's emotional well-being, teaching them to navigate through the complexities of emotions with love, compassion, and faith. Let's explore some practical and … [Read more...]
Is Punishment Effective? Consider These 2 Ideas Before Punishing the Kids
A guest post from Sarah R. Moore. Many parents have asked whether punishment "works" to stop unwanted behavior, especially with younger children. Some have heard the false narrative that they need to "nip negative behavior in the bud" before it becomes a problem. What this fails to consider, however, is two things: Does punishment stop undesired behavior? Yes, punishment teaches (in a way), and I’ll expand on that in a moment. Here’s the thing, though, as described in Peaceful … [Read more...]
Celebrate Valentines Day with Pets
A guest post from Wondercide. It’s February, and love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is on the 14th, Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day is on February 15, Love Your Pet Day is on the 20th and a lesser-known holiday is Doggy Date Night, which kicks off the month of love on February 3. So how can all these caring holidays be celebrated to show loved ones how much they mean to us? Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate Valentines Day with pets in February. February 3, Doggy Date Night 1. Bake … [Read more...]
Christmas Gifts for Kid Cooks
The holiday season will be upon us before we know it; making this a great time to get started on our homemade gifts. The following are some great gifts for kid cooks on your list. Make A Handy Hand Towel When you're making a big meal in the kitchen, you don't have time to be distracted. So, here is a project that turns a regular dish towel into one that will fit on a kitchen knob or handle. This way you will always be able to find the towel when you need it. The cook on your list is sure … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Halloween Costumes for Dogs
Having your dog all dressed up beside you on the night of Halloween is just adorable. It shows that you really care about your pet and you want to include them in anything and everything. Picking out this costume can be hard sometimes and many problems can come along. Practical Tips for Choosing the Best Halloween Costumes for Dogs There is the issue of having your dog be comfortable, you do not want them to hate it the whole time. Wearing an itchy or poky costume can make them do … [Read more...]
Teen Halloween Costumes for Groups
So you need teen Halloween costumes for groups of friends, family, and colleagues? Are you looking to find suitable group costume ideas for teenagers of all ages? There are lots of different costumes for a small or large group of friends, colleagues, or family. Discover some of the best outfits for a cool Halloween party. All that will then remain is coordinating who wears what. Teen Halloween Costumes for Groups Potential group costume ideas for teens include superheroes, dead … [Read more...]
