14th May 2010
We need to be keenly aware of how we are building confidence in children. A child with poor confidence will most likely have an incredibly low self-esteem. Healthy self-esteem is a child's armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who feel good abou...
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30th April 2010
There are so many different ways curriculums can go with teaching children the concepts of our Christian faith. The key for preschool Christian school curriculum is to plant the seeds of faith, deposit the concepts of Christianity, and begin to develop th...
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19th April 2010
It is extremely important to read to children every day, but how do we find the time? If we sit down and examine our schedules, it is surprising at how creative we can be when it comes to finding the time to read out loud to our children. Read the best ...
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05th March 2010
"Music is well said to be the speech of angels; in fact, nothing among the utterances allowed to man is felt to be so divine. It brings us near to the infinite." -Thomas Carlyle
I remember the first time I played the piano for the special music during ...
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01st March 2010
Do you have an imagination? Ever wanted to captain a pirate ship? Or soar high among the clouds like a bird? Or how about exploring another galaxy far beyond our solar system? Great kids books can do this and more when placed in the hands of an inspiring ...
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25th February 2010
Reading out loud to your child or grandchild is probably one of the most important things you can do for them. Reading Christian kid's stories to your children can help instill Christian values and encourage integrity while they are young. There are ma...
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18th February 2010
Every day (hundreds of times a day) we are bombarded with advertising messages at nearly every turn. Buy this shampoo: feel more youthful, happy. Buy this deodorant: run like Flo Jo and never let them see you sweat. Buy this furniture: host beautiful part...
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23rd December 2009
GOD'S LOVE. The mightiest force in existence, fully capable of accomplishing impossibilities, and freely and generously given - we don't have to try to beckon God's love from some far off, distant realm.
God's love brushes up against us as He walks al...
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15th October 2009
Words hold power. They have the power to lift up as well as the power to break down others around us. Because of the intrinsic power of what we say, it is important as parents to intentionally and routinely speak positive words to children. Words convey m...
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05th October 2009
Children are known for getting themselves into tough situations. Kids know just what to do to set off mom or dad, whether on purpose or inadvertently. Oftentimes these are meaningless actions - not closing the kitchen cupboard after pouring a bowl of cere...
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15th September 2009
The first day of school to parents often acts as a benchmark in their development. Magazines, articles, videos and programs have been made solely for the purpose of getting a child ready for their first day of kindergarten. One magazine article says that ...
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07th September 2009
The role of the parent is the role of a provider. Parents of young children especially are needed to meet the basic needs of the child. They must put food on the table, create a safe and welcoming home and make sure that the child has the tools he or she ...
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30th August 2009
Life can change in an instant. In one single moment, a life can be lost and a life can be forever changed. At the end of one's life, people often look back at what they could have done differently, what they wish they would have accomplished, and most oft...
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05th August 2009
Self worth is so important in all of our lives and that's why it's important that we, as parents and caregivers of children, have such a responsibility to know how to instill this important foundational structure into our child's life.
Oftentimes, it c...
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16th July 2009
Selecting the right preschool is important to ensure that your child's preschool experience will help them to gain an appreciation of what school is like and acquire a positive attitude toward school.
After you've confirmed that the preschool has been ...
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