Summer is upon us, and I know how quickly our schedules can fill up. We can easily get caught up in a flurry of activity and miss out on enjoying our time together as a family. Below are some ideas adapted from Little House on the Freeway by Tim Kimmel. This book would be a great read to start your summer. It's a helpful, practical read and just a good reminder that there are many things we can be doing but we don't have to lose our calm and joy along the way. Mr. Kimmel ... continue reading...
EP 25: The Family Dinner Table
How would you like to build relationships with your family, teach good conversation skills, work on proper table manners, eat healthier and laugh, and enjoy each other’s company as a family? The solution is simple. Take the time to make the most of your family dinners. Do you think of your family table as a place of discipleship? Our family tables are a place where we can offer Christ to others. Our hope is that our children and others would leave with more than just full bellies but with ... continue reading...
90+ Family Dinnertime Conversation Starters – PDF Printable Cards
Inside: I love family dinnertime conversation starters because it's a great way to learn about others and myself too. I love family dinnertime conversation starters because it's a great way to learn about others and myself too. They build good communication skills in our children and help us (and our children) to formulate and verbalize our moral and spiritual beliefs. These are some great questions for all ages, and not every question will work with every age group, so use your ... continue reading...
Creating a Lifegiving Table
Inside: Do you think of your family table as a place of discipleship? Our family tables are a place where we can offer Christ to others. Do you think of your family table as a place of discipleship? Our family tables are a place where we can offer Christ to others. We hope that our children and others will leave with more than just full bellies but with the truth of Jesus, who wants to feed their souls. Does it sound a bit overwhelming? It doesn't have to be, and I'm sharing some tips from ... continue reading...
Thoughts on Children and Manners
A favorite book we have turned to over the years is Disciplines of a Godly Family by Kent and Barbara Hughes. My husband and I have benefited greatly from their books, Disciplines of a Godly Woman and Disciplines of a Godly Man too. I'm sharing several quotes in the area of children and manners that may be a help to you and your family along with some articles and another resource at the end of the post. These apply to us as well as our children ... continue reading...