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Christian Parenting and Kids' Allowance
Kids love to get allowance, but how should parents dole it out? Here are ideas to help Christian parents decide on how allowance will be incorporated into their family.
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The Christian Family and the Family Meeting
Family meetings let parents and kids talk about chores, solve problems, share prayer and give compliments to each other. It's an important ritual for family bonding.
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Positive Discipline and the Role of Prayer
Prayer is an important tool that helps parents discipline their children positively. It helps kids build their self-esteem and their relationship with God and family.
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Christian Parenting and Family Building
Christian parents need to have a foundation of love and respect to create a happy home. Read on for tips on how to build a positive Christian family.
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Christian Parents and Positive Discipline
What does discipline look like in a Christian home in today's world? Here are some tips for approaching discipline in an assertive and compassionate manner.
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Advent Wreath Children's Drama
Advent prepares hearts for Christmas. Make it memorable with a live advent drama. It's easy to produce with simple, inexpensive props and costumes.
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Ways to Focus on Christ at Christmastime
Be mindful of the reason for the season and use every opportunity to connect activities to the birth of Jesus.
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Meaningful Gifts for a Child
Grandparents, godparents, or other adults struggling to find the right gift for a child might consider investing time in a child for a meaningful gift anytime.
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Religious Activities and Children
Parents who place high value on religion want and need to find activities that will instill religious values into their children.
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Christian Parents, Parenthood Will Sanctify You
Metropolitan Jonah, the Orthodox Church In America's spiritual leader, answered questions on Christian parenting, sanctification, staying spiritual, and the Jesus prayer.
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Spread Out the Christmas Gifts for Kids
Opening gifts over several days during the holidays spreads out excitement, allows children time to appreciate each present, and keeps children from feeling overwhelmed.
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Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas
Focusing on Jesus at Christmas can be difficult for children during the holiday season. These spiritual Xmas traditions remind kids of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Make Supper the Heart of Family and Faith
The family supper provides time to celebrate the day, share problems, make plans, and laugh together. It's also a time to continue the bonds of love and shared beliefs.
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Spiritual Treasure Boxes
Parents can use physical objects to help children treasure spiritual truths. Children can fill treasure boxes with little items as reminder's of God's love and care.
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Teaching Children Practical Prayer
Teaching children how to pray in real life situations reinforces the importance of prayer. Practical prayer can be used as a tool for spiritual growth for children.
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Use the Bible in a Boat Song With Bible Stories
This song about can be used to review children's Bible stories in an entertaining way while it sets the stage for kids to give their attention to the lesson at hand.
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Entertaining Young Children in Church Meetings
Church should be a time for worship and inspiration, but it's a challenge for families with young children. These tips allow them to finally enjoy going to church.
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Parent Pray and Plan
A parental pray and plan seeks God's direction. It allows couples to coordinate schedules, assess member's strengths and weaknesses, pray for needs and set goals.
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Family Devotion Wrap-ups
Ending Bible devotions with a method that makes them unforgettable help the lessons stick. Lasting lessons become springboards to applying God's truth in everyday life.
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How to Handle Snacking During Church
An hour is a long time for young children to go without nourishment. Here are some tips that will help parents make healthy and respectful snack choices for their kids.
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Summer Christian Activities for Kids
Children need guidance and encouragement to uphold Christian values during the summer. Christian activities can enhance kids' religious education and strengthen faith.
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Helping Children Behave in Church
It can be difficult for church members to pay attention when children are being disruptive during a sermon. Here are some ways parents can help children be reverent.
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How to Handle Bored Children in Church
Here are some creative ways parents can keep their young children content during a church service while also ensuring the children learn something of spiritual value.
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Focusing on Christ at Easter
It's easy to forget the true meaning of Easter, especially for kids. Parents and Sunday School teachers can keep the focus on Jesus Christ with fun ideas and activities.
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Raising Christian Children
Raising Christian children successfully requires following biblical guidelines for parenting. What does the Bible teach about parenting?
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Teen Dating Guide for Christian Parents
Dating is a whole new adventure for teens. Make sure you and your teen are ready for this new phase of life from a Christian perspective.
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7 Great Bible Storybooks for Preschoolers
Preschoolers love storybooks, and you can find some truly remarkable storybooks that relate to the Bible. Here are seven titles for starters.
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Sharing the Nativity Story with Children
Christian organisation FamilyLife has produced an interactive Nativity scene gift set to familiarise children with the significance of the story of the birth of Jesus.
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Tips for Choosing a Teen Bible
Choosing a teen Bible means that your child has grown to need more biblical teaching than in the younger years. This guide may help your teen find the perfect Bible.
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The Story of Christmas Lesson Plan
Teach your preschooler the true meaning of Christmas while embracing the holiday spirit and letting your children learn math, reading, science and art through play!
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