Here are just a few snippets (in no particular order) from Prep that are good things to keep in mind to help things go more smoothly when you’ve added a new baby to the family. Keep the husband and wife … Read More
“When you see something beautiful in someone, tell them. It may take a second to say, but for them it could last a lifetime.” I saw this quote on Facebook today. I took note of it because I knew I … Read More
I have a confession to make. I am an overly critical parent. I have found things in my children’s lives to pick at all the time. Now that my children are adults, I have had to repent on numerous occasions … Read More
As Christian moms, we need to know how to “walk in love” as we interact with our family and with others that God brings our way. Walking in love is a life long process. What does it mean to walk … Read More
Once upon a time, there was a mommy in a very small town in Colorado. She and her husband took all of the Growing Families classes available. She was hooked! Her Prep baby slept through the night at eight … Read More
How many of you would ever willingly invite an intruder into your home? In my previous blog, I wrote about speaking life to our children. This week I would like to help you learn how to teach your … Read More
In Deuteronomy 30:19-20 we read, I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you … Read More
At around 18 months to 2 years of age, a toddler is ready to transition to room time instead of playpen time. What is room time? A time each day that is set by Mom or Dad when … Read More
Some of the earlier posts on this blog have laid out great examples of independent play and how to get started in it. When we first learned about independent play in the Prep for the Toddler Years material, one of … Read More
Why is independent play so important? I think in today’s day and age we need to define what independent play is. Independent Play is… Being able to play alone. Being able to be self-motivated in that play time. A time … Read More
How old should your baby be to start using a playpen? 6 months? 9 months? A year? Never? Did you know that playpens can be introduced in baby’s first month of life? Babywise says, “Parents can begin using the … Read More
We all want to raise children who will make healthy choices about food as adults. As is true with so many aspects of parenting, there are many steps we need to take to reach our goal and a wise parent … Read More