Tag: parenting
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Clean the house and have fun? Can it really be?
For the most part, my kids are responsible for cleaning the downstairs on their own. However every now and then our downstairs gets into such a state of disrepair that we need more drastic measures. I think we all have those days where getting kids to do chores is a hassle, or please say that’s…
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My kids do chores without complaining, yours can too
I have a big house. I also have three kids. I could easily spend every moment of every day cleaning my house. I don’t particularly think that sounds fun. As a matter of fact, I rather dislike cleaning. A few years ago I came up with a solution that also teaches my kids some responsibility.…
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Mommy Son Mini Golf date night
One thing I’m trying to be more intentional with this year is our family life. I’m also increasingly aware my kids are growing older and older before my eyes. How do I have THREE tweens? But, last month I went on a mini golf date night with Batman, and it was so much fun. You…
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Moms need to constantly pray
Usually I shared Sunday School lessons aimed for kids, but every now and then I have a family discipleship topic I want to share, that isn’t for Sunday School, but for home. {This post contains affiliate links marked with a *. For more information read my disclosure page} I’ve been reading Give Them Grace* as…
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Fireworks Safety for Kids
We have slowly been allowing the kids to participate more and more with fireworks, and have been teaching them fireworks safety for kids (and grown ups). Here are our basic guidelines we have figured out for our kids. ** Each family’s safety guidelines are different, and each kid is different. What works for my family…