August 4, 2016 10:32 a.m. To whom it may concern . . . I didn’t expect to be writing an email that morning. With three children under five, I wanted, and needed, to spend my daytime hours savoring the simple, rich delights of my kids—and getting in a few hours...
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10 Scripture Verses to Encourage Parents
Parents need encouragement daily. So, what is a better way to feel uplifted than to see what God promises for you today? Here are Scripture verses to meditate on when you feel like you are losing control of yourself, your day or your family. Jesus is with you and wants...
Christmas activities for your family
The fun and excitement of the Christmas holidays can leave both adults and children drained, and short days and winter weather can make things worse. Making sure that life has homey pleasures gives grace to those long, cold days—so while I’m doing my serious planning, I try to dream up...
What do you do when a friendship goes wrong?
In an ideal world, we would all be surrounded by throngs of people who want our best, know our story, share our deepest convictions, and are willing to walk with us through life. However, as so many of us are keenly aware, this is not usually the case. Unfortunately, the...
Gather: We Come Together around the Table
The idea of gathering to eat is a somewhat fluid one. We can gather in the kitchen to graze on food options. We can gather in the living room with plates in laps. We can gather in the family room to eat in front of a screen. We can gather...
How Do You Help a Child Heal from Sexual Abuse?
If you discover that your child has been abused, you first need to know when to get help. Professional counsel need not be the first resort. Caring, skilled parents can deal with a lot. But if you have little track record of talking with your kids about sexual matters, and...
Best Kids Christian Board Books & Bible Story Books for Young Readers
Are you looking to purchase a children's Bible to introduce your special, little loved one to Jesus? Then, look no further! We have several ideas for you from kids Bible storybooks to kids board books. We hope you will find this to be a great one-stop shop to get access...
What Does Love Look Like as God Intended?
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:36-39...
How to Talk to Your Kids about Refugees
Sometimes parenting feels like a constant balancing act—between showing mercy and administering consequences; between providing your kids with opportunities and giving them unscheduled time to rest and be creative; between stepping in to protect and care for them and helping them learn to solve problems and advocate for themselves. As...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Dead Sea Squirrels
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating illustrated characters for books? Tyndale Kids is giving you a little sneak peek behind the creative curtain to see what the process is like and to give you a glimpse inside the hilarious, quirky, and, at times, petrified new series called the...
