Winter is in full swing, and for a lot of us that means being stuck indoors. Cabin fever can be especially challenging in tweens as their growing creativity calls for more sophisticated outlets—ideally without resorting constantly to screen time.
Here are some fun ideas for curing cabin fever in your tween.
Get away. A change of […]
A new year is a chance for a fresh start. Why not set a goal this year to help your tween discover the joy of studying her Bible? Here are some simple ways to go about it.
Create a space— like a “war room” of sorts, for your tween. Maybe it’s a small reading nook or […]
Do you set goals for yourself each new year? Do you encourage your kids to do the same? Here are some simple steps to encourage your tween to set—and reach—attainable goals this year.
1. First, explain why goals are valuable. They’re God’s idea! Proverbs 21:5 says, “Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity.” By identifying […]
Christmas is a great time of year to reach out to neighbors and friends who might not otherwise be interested in spiritual things. The nature of Christmas wonder makes many people open to hearing the gospel or at least to receiving friendly gestures from those who believe. Here are some ways to reach your neighbors […]
Many families create Christmas traditions around childish delights, such as the Elf on the Shelf, cartoon movies, or picture books about jolly ol’ St. Nick. But what happens when the kids grow older? Perhaps it’s time to find more mature ways of celebrating Christmas joy. Here are some new family traditions that appeal to the […]
December brings no shortage of shopping hype, school programs and Christmas parties. How can busy families be intentional about celebrating the wonder of the Christ child? In a word—Advent. Observing the spiritual meaning of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas can help keep your family centered on what matters most this time of year.
Your […]
Siblings bicker. That’s what happens when sinners live side-by-side. And as parents, you do everything you can to capitalize on teachable moments and encourage camaraderie and love. Yet heaven help us all when the holidays roll around—because sibling rivalry tends to hit a max.
Why?
Well, lots of reasons. Suzy got a bigger piece of pumpkin pie, […]
Looking for a simple yet meaningful craft project for your tween this season? Try burlap placemats—perfect for decorating the kitchen in a rustic autumn theme or hosting a table full of Thanksgiving dinner guests. And the best part is—these burlap placemats are fun and easy to make!
Supplies:
Burlap by the yard (any color)
Stencils
Acrylic paint
Small paintbrush
Instructions:
• Cut the […]
Does your tween ever complain? If you’re like millions of other parents, then the answer is yes, definitely! As kids grow and mature, they’ll be bombarded with a whole bunch of emotions and discoveries about who they are—and what they like or don’t like about life. Unfortunately, this can easily breed a habit of grumbling […]
This time of year, many of us are thrilled to see the Halloween hype die down at last. However, flipping the calendar toward November means we’re also nearing the busy holiday season, as Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near. Just take a stroll through your local grocery and you’ll find aisles already filled with candy canes […]