The new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the lessons we have learned and where we want to go in life. There are many lovely resolution lists going around (I loved this one) as well as ideas for choosing a “word of the year” (this was a lovely example). As part of the… {read more}
Resources + Reviews
Review: Affies4Kids Resources (Teach Children Positive Self Talk)
Update: All videos can now be found on the Affies4Kids youtube channel. I am always looking for new materials that will help me add character building into my family’s daily routine, so I was very excited when I learned about Affies4Kids. Affies4Kids is a multimedia company that encourages parents and teachers to find five minutes… {read more}
Review: Replenish 365 Online Course
A few months ago I shared an exciting new parenting book Replenish by Lisa Grace Byrne of WellGrounded Life. I have been a faithful follower of Lisa for years – reading her blog as well as taking numerous courses. If you are not familiar with WellGrounded Life, it is an online resource and community that… {read more}
Review: Replenish by Lisa Grace Byrne
This week I am very excited to share a book hot off the press called Replenish, written by one of my favorite bloggers and teachers Lisa Grace Byrne. Besides being a loyal reader of her blog, I have taken three of Lisa’s courses over the past year and they have changed my life for the… {read more}
Review: Three Inspiring Resources for Serving With Children
I used to love doing service projects before I had kids. But since becoming a mother the responsibilities at home and to my family are sometimes so overwhelming that I wonder how in the world I could fit anything else in. However when I do create the extra time or simply make an effort to… {read more}
10 Of The Best Children’s Books About Love
Now that I have given ideas about how to tell, show, and sing love to your kids, this week I am sharing 10 of my favorite books about love for children. Whether it is cuddled up on the couch, in bed feeling safe and loved, or revved up and ready to learn about life, reading… {read more}
10 Fun Love Songs For Kids {Give Loving Feelings + Teach Loving Habits}
Music is a key to the soul. It can portray emotions that no words can, influence the mood in a room, and become etched in memory. Do you ever associate particular songs with specific memories or times in your life? I sure do. And I bet our kids will as well… so let’s give them… {read more}
Review: Sparkle Stories (for Quiet Time that Weaves Values with Fun)
What I love about Sparkle Stories can be summed up into two main points. First is that the stories teach something about life, whether it’s about facing a bully, losing some baby teeth, learning to follow the rules, dealing with loss, welcoming a new baby, or telling the truth (plus hundreds of other topics), in… {read more}
