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When Your Child is Afraid of the Dark
The last couple months, our almost four year old son has started saying he is afraid of the dark. Below are some of the strategies we are using to help him cope with this fear: Memorize Psalm 4:8 – This verse says, “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell…
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Practicing Hospitality When You Have Little Kids
In 1 Peter 4:9, we are called to “practice hospitality to one another without grumbling.” I love hosting family get togethers or having friends over for dinner, but it has definitely gotten harder since having kids. Below are some things that I have found helpful to continue practicing hospitality even in the midst of these…
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Songs for Music Time with Kids
Music and movement is good for kids for so many reasons. Not only is it just a fun activity that most kids enjoy, but it can help them practice taking turns or sharing if instruments are involved. It can help in expressing creativity and problem solving skills as well as following instructions. Here are some…
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How I am Managing Life with Two Toddlers and a Newborn
To say that adding a third child to our family was an adjustment would be an understatement. Our oldest is not even 4 yet and we have a 2 year old and now a 3 month old. Our house has definitely gotten more crazy these past couple months. Our older two have become more clingy…
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Quiet Time Activities
We recently started quiet time with our son. He is almost four and only recently stopped napping. Since we have a newborn, I really need the downtime that naptimes provided. For about an hour and a half, he plays quietly in his room while his sisters nap. Visit this post on how we went about…
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How to Start Quiet Time with a Toddler who is No Longer Napping
With three kids so close in age, I need some time during the day to rest or to catch up on stuff if needed. Our oldest (almost four) recently stopped napping so we are establishing a quiet time in his room so that I still have some time to myself every day without resorting to…
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Confession: I am an angry mom
The people who know me would probably be surprised. I am a quiet usually very patient person, and I don’t get angry easily …except at my kids apparently. Usually it starts out small. One of the kids made a mess at the table and there are crumbs everywhere. I feel the seed of irritability take…
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Toddler Approved Healthy Snacks
My kids love snacks. They usually have an afternoon snack every day as well as a snack before bed. And if we’re going to be out for long I always make sure to bring a snack as well. Since they are having so many snacks throughout the day, I have made it my goal to…
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How I Get out of the House with a Baby and Two Toddlers
I have found that our two toddlers get stir crazy and are more likely to act out if we stay home all week. I try to get out two or three times a week with all three kids. We usually run errands one morning, go to our Bible study one morning, and go to story…
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Easter Egg Filler Ideas
We started doing Easter egg hunts with the kids last year and I plan to do it every year with them. We tend to have a family get together on Easter Sunday so I may not always do it on Easter. I think last year I did it the day before. Last year I just…
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