There are children books that just hearing their titles make me smile. Barnyard Dance! There are children books that I loathe and hope to never read again. Then there are Max Lucado books. All the feels. Unlike most authors, Mr. Lucado has the talent to write best-selling books for adults and children. For adults, he writes study ...
Winner: Overcomer Movie Tickets
Thank you to all who entered to win Overcomer movie tickets shared in Monday's post. Out of 102 entries, the randomly chosen winner is: Entry #60 – Jessica F (email fowlerrn05@) Jessica F, please contact me within 24 hours using the winning email address. Thank you to everyone who entered and thank you to FlyBy Promotions for providing ...
Giveaway: What Defines Who You Are?
Released as a single on July 13, 2018, Lauren Daigle's song "You Say" was an immediate hit. Crossing multiple charts, the words touched the hearts of millions. Why? Because just like Daigle, I believe we all "fight voices in [our] minds that say [we] aren't enough." But Daigle isn't the only one leading us to the truth as we battle ...
What are Age-Appropriate Cooking and Chore Ideas for My Child?
There is a saying, "Don't do for your child what they can do for themselves." It has become my parenting motto as I strive to prepare my children for the real world. But what are age-appropriate options? Age-Appropriate Cooking and Chores List To help you get started passing the baton of responsibility to your children, I've ...
What is Setting You Apart?
A few years ago I reviewed the book She's Gonna Blow! by Julia Ann Barnhill. The book was filled with wonderful ideas for anger management. But in the midst of helping mommas learn to stay calm, Julia Ann took a moment to highlight some women who had an impact on her life. First, Julia Ann shared stories of how the older women in her ...
What Rules Should I Have in My Home?
I believe if I had a heart-to-heart conversation with everyone in the ABCJesusLovesMe family and those who faithfully read this blog, 100% of you would say that you desire to raise children who obey. Sadly with the mixed messages from society and social media, the process to obtain this goal can be very confusing. I love that ABCJLM and this ...
How to Teach a Child to Use Scissors: Part 2
Last week's blog post laid the foundation for teaching child how to use scissors. Be sure to click back to read Part 1, if you haven't. But what is next? In ABCJesusLovesMe Conferences, I encourage parents and teacher to begin with the end in mind. Teaching a child to use scissors is an example of this. Image shared by Courtney Adult ...
How to Teach a Child to Use Scissors: Part 1
It seems so easy for an adult. But if you have ever tried to teach a child how to use scissors, you will realize that there is a lot of development that goes into cutting a piece of paper. With the proper tools, some tips of the trade, and a little prep, teaching a child to use scissors can be a relatively easy task. Image shared by ...
What to Do When You Are Overwhelmed
I don't typically share two posts in a week, but God is showing me some ideas to manage my summer-stress level and I can't wait to pass on the tips! Grab the Be Intentional Planner This summer has about pulled me under. While all of the activities have been wonderful, the fun has caused me to start each morning behind and ...
Potty Training Cheat Sheet
I am happy to report that I successfully potty trained four children. Woohoo! But, I remember the days when doubts entered my mind. Potty training is one of those parenting tasks that many dread. It is messy, frustrating, and is almost completely controlled by a child whose favorite word is "No!" Looking back, I loved the beginning ...