Equipping Parents for The Journey
We are excited to introduce you to Family and Children's Ministry Pastor Dave Carl and his Stories From the Workbench. Pastor Dave has a gift for storytelling. The magic he has created in his workshop will touch all generations. We recently sat down with Pastor Dave to learn more about his passion for his...
The Christmas holidays bring yummy food and fun with family and friends, but when there is a lot of expectation, it can leave moms feeling tired, overwhelmed, and anxious. I’ve heard it said—Holidays are holidays. And traditions are traditions. But holidays are not traditions. This week on the blog, Parenting Pathway mom and videographer...
In this recording of our latest Parenting Pathway class, you will hear from special guests, Director Kelley Wilkinson and Assistant Director Jenn Bollom, from Stonebriar Preschool Pals. Both are certified Love and Logic Trainers and advocates of a love and logic approach to education and parenting. In this two-part class, Parenting with Love and Logic...
"My second child arrived after a miscarriage and was such a sweet answer to prayer. She never cried, never fussed, and was content wherever we put her. You guys, she was perfect. Except for one thing: my husband couldn’t hold her or speak to her without her bursting into tears. Try as he may,...
I adore the autumn season. A sweet crispness fills the air, leaves display their glorious colors, ovens are busy baking pumpkin treats, and festivals are spreading joy throughout our communities. But the one thing I can also count on every year is that my two little boys will see something that completely terrifies them...
There are plenty of studies that show that parents today “over praise” and “over encourage” their children. After all, not everyone can be the best player on the team, or the brightest in the class. There is a fine line between hollow encouragement and affirming God’s unique design of our children. This week Michelle...
Some days have all the ingredients in place for a big emotional meltdown. Emotional Regulation is a fancy term, but refers to our ability to, recognize and name our emotions, identify how those emotions make us feel, and what we need to do to come back to our center. Sounds easy, but for a...
It can be frustrating to manage the family summer schedule, especially when your kids need and enjoy different things. You might find you must constantly cajole and encourage some of your kids to participate in activities, while you have to pull back the reins on others. It's likely you can feel exhausted before summer...
I didn’t have a lot of experience with Bibles growing up, since my family didn’t attend church regularly. As I raise my own children, I want them to understand that the Bible is more than just a book. I want them to see how Scripture can change hearts, open minds, and invite others to...
At our Parenting Pathway class this past Sunday, we heard from special guest Shannon Thornton, M.A. LPC with Chrysalis Behavioral Therapy and Counseling, about raising kids who have ADHD. If you missed the class or want to remind yourself of some key points, watch the recording and check out the class notes this week...
Typically, when we talk about resilient kids, we talk about it in the context of teens and their ability to overcome obstacles in middle school, high school, or even launching into adulthood. But stepping back, it is clear to see that the seeds of resilience are planted very early in life. In the long days...
Have you ever watched a group of two-year-old children play? Even at this very young age, their unique temperament is very apparent. It is as though they came out of the womb with their unique wiring already in place. This week on the blog, we want to introduce you to the study of your child’s temperament....
