Hang around an Occupational Therapist or preschool teacher for a while and you will hear them say something about the midline. In our case, the therapist said, "Bubs is unable to cross the midline." I assumed this was bad, but I didn't know why or how to help the problem. Crossing the Midline Here is a definition of crossing the ...
Impressing on Children
Now Available: Old Testament Bible Curriculum for Churches and Preschools
And like that... a sixth full ABCJesusLovesMe Curriculum is finished. This one has been several years in the making, but I know that God used those years to prepare my heart to write His message to a generation that needs the simple message of Jesus. Old Testament Preschool Bible Curriculum The 'Then They'll Grow" Preschool Bible ...
Why Entertainment at Church is Not Required for Children to Learn
I see a new trend happening and I can't get on board. Am I afraid of change? Am I archaic? Maybe. But I do not believe that my personality and age are the issues in this case. Honestly, I believe this new trend is devastating to our children. Let me explain. I don't know when the change occurred but some time between when I was a child and ...
Praying Scriptures When Your Children Have Tests
Tests are an understood part of our children's lives. Whether it is a spelling test in the 1st Grade, the ACT/SAT in high school, or the GRE to get into graduate school, our children are frequently taking exams to test their understanding and knowledge. Because of the very nature of the event, tests create varying levels of anxiety in our ...
Ideas to Make Easter Meaningful
Making Easter Meaningful for Children ...
Updated Ideas to Use the Bible Workbook
UPDATE: The Bible Activity Workbook has been updated to coincide with the Old and New Testament Curricula!!! In July 2012 Bible coloring sheets were added to enhance the ABCJLM Comprehensive Curricula. Combined into a spiral-bound book, the Bible Coloring Workbook provided coloring opportunities and gave visual to the Bible stories. But I desired ...
When Your Child Refuses to Sit and Learn
For the past few weeks, I have seen several questions concerning children who don't want to sit for learning time. I often hear two sides to this issue. Those who believe that toddlers and preschoolers can't sit. Forcing a young child to sit is actually harmful. And, those who believe children must sit for long periods of learning because ...
Is Keeping Your Children Busy the Answer?
A few weeks ago I asked the following question as a poll on Facebook. True or False: It is best to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy so they stay out of trouble. While it wasn't my ambition to create a tricky question, it was my hope that the question would cause each reader to stop and think. And, I hope that it will start a constructive ...
When Your Child’s Behavior is an Embarrassment
I just received a call from my child's school. It was not a he's-doing-such-a-great-job call, but instead a he-made-a-very-poor-choice phone call. Everything inside of me wants to listen to the lies of the enemy. - You are a horrible mom. - You don't pay enough attention to him. - And you speak at conferences on the topic of parenting? - ...
Is Santa Good or Bad?
Little boys preferring the color pink. A child playing with water guns. A little girl believing in Santa Claus. All topics that 20 years ago didn't even get a response from a parent. All topics that today have the potential to stress a parent out. Because of the current culture, we jump into panic wondering if we need to immediately pounce ...