Is your child involved in a children-centered church program?
Make sure your child is involved in a church-based learning program geared for one’s age. If you want your child to grow into adulthood with the values that are important to you, then you need to make sure they are engaged in an environment outside of your home where these values are being taught and […]
Teach Godly values to your child. Never assume your child will “get it.”
The Adventures of Andy Ant stories are not religious stories as such, but each story makes at least one reference to God. Andy and Joey both know God is involved in their lives. The values taught in these adventures are based on Biblical truth. God should not be reserved for Sunday mornings. Make periodic mentions […]
Do you what your child to respect and honor the Creator of life?
If you want your child to be God-honoring, it is important that you bring God into conversations with your child on a regular basis. For your child to grow to respect the Creator, you need to be acknowledging the Creator. Find a creative way three to four times a day to bring God into your […]
When you do blow it—and you will.
If you do lose your temper when applying discipline to your child and end up acting like a child yourself, you need to cool down, breath, and then sit down with your child and apologize for your inappropriate behavior. Your child needs to see you admit wrong when you are wrong. When your behavior is […]
I am trying out for jazz band!
This week I am trying out for the school jazz band. I sure hope I’m accepted this year. I practiced my trumpet over the summer and am better now than last spring. I think I’m pretty good. The jazz band gets to play at different places around town—like the Harvest Festival, the Children’s Hospital, Kiwanis […]