How do you avoid exhaustion in parenting? When I'm tired I tend to give into my children, but I know I should have firm boundaries. If you are a parent or teacher, you can relate to Stephanie's post in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group. When the kids are little, physical exhaustion develops just trying to keep them feed, bathed, and safe. ...
Who am I?
A few months ago my daughter told me something very shocking. Sweet Pea (13) announced that she was a follower and not a leader. I asked her how she knew that she was a follower. She told me "because my friends said I am." Taking a deep breath I realized the power in what she said. Sweet Pea had allowed her friends to define her, and ...
What is Your Focus for the New Year?
I love the idea of choosing a word for the year. Instead of resolutions that fail 2 weeks later, a word centers your focus providing a path to growth. In past years I have chosen characteristics like love, delight, and joy. Last year I chose the action of taking a step by faith. I then focus on verses and Bible studies centering around my ...
Visiting the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone with Kids
Last month I wet your appetite with images of our recent visit to central California and Yellowstone. Today's post will continue the vacation post by sharing tips for vacationing in the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone! While our kiddos were at camp, my husband and I escaped for a few days to Wyoming to explore more of God's beautiful ...
Merry Christmas…
My Christmas Prayer for You... May you find the Love that never fails, never grows weary, and that has no end - the love that satisfies. May you find Joy - the unspeakable kind that can only be understood deep inside, because it is a joy so deep, that every sorrow should come to pass. May you find Peace inside out - peace that grants you ...
How to Handle the Christmas Stress
We as Christian parents and teachers tend to take on a lot of stress during December. Interestingly, I see this happening in two ways. We shun anything that the world has latched onto during the Christmas season and made not about Jesus. We stress out trying to build strong, tall fences around our families to keep out all negative for fear ...
Simple Gingerbread House Activities for All Ages
Making a Gingerbread House is a fun activity to do during the holidays. It is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills and review shapes, sorting, and spatial relationships...and use up Halloween candy. But if you have ever attempted this activity, it can be daunting to get the house to stand for the entire process. Here are a few simple ...
Is a Bible On Your Christmas List?
As I have been reading through the key chapters of the Bible with many of you, I have come to appreciate more and more a quality study Bible. If you are in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, you know that my Bible fell apart. See damages below. Worn Bible While my Bible was being repaired, I was asked to review the new study Bible by ...
Vacationing in Central California (Yosemite) with Kids
Not even the new year and I am already hearing talk about summer vacations. While it is months away, it is well known that popular places book quickly. I loathe planning vacations. Why? Because I don't know where to stay. We don't have tons of money to spend. And, I don't want to get caught in tourist traps. You too? To add to our ...
Have You Heard the Exciting News?
Drumroll please...the 3 Year Curriculum has been completely remodeled!!! Here are the details that you are going to love! ABCJesusLovesMe 3 Year Curriculum Why the Remodel? 12 years ago I was the mom of two preschoolers. After open heart surgery, Bubs was in therapy three times a week for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Language ...