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Kid's Board Books That Really Make A Difference?
By: mark arens
When family members take time to read great books together, bonding and relationships nurture and grow. Set aside a certain time of day when great stories from great books are read aloud. Choose a series of books that grows with the child. Determine how your family would like to spend this reading time. One idea is to read at the dinner table after everyone is finished with dinner. This can create treasured memories for your entire family!(read
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Transforming Power Of Soaking Music
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As much as we're emerged in messages about what's missing in our lives, we need to diligently immerse ourselves in messages telling us what's not missing – what's true. Soaking Music is the answer. If you're not familiar with the term, soaking music is designed to bring the listener into God's presence and encourage them with words (inspired from Scripture) that remind us of God's love, faithfulness, constant presence and care. These affirming words are all set over tranquil relaxation music. The concept is that you "soak" in words which reflect God's love, blessing and healing.(read
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Building Strong Character With Christian Kid's Stories
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Words are so powerful, so look for Christian kids stories that are filled with positive, encouraging words that will help to build self worth and empower children to make positive choices. If you choose the right christian kid's stories they can be helpful in alleviating fears that your child has or help prepare them for changes that are coming, such as learning to use the potty, going to school or moving to a new home.(read
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Life's Amazing Adventure Found In Great Kid's Books
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Grown ups love to read and children are no different. Reading great kids books can bring about a sense of meaning or understanding to what is going on in the world. Preschool childrens books can be a wonderful way for children to learn, understand, to share feelings or concerns and even emotions.(read
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Connecting With God Through Music & Preschool Childrens Books
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Kids – books – music; I believe this is one of the most powerful combinations we can create for preschool aged children. Because they are not quite old enough to read or learn a formal instrument, it's the best time to instill in them a sense of understanding and expression without guidelines.(read
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Back To The Basic Tips Of How To Bond With Your Child!
By: mark arens
Sometimes we get so wrapped up and busy with our own daily lives we forget how important it is to put all things aside and spend quiet time with our little ones. This one reminder can have such a huge impact and strengthen our little one's inner being helping them to have more confidence and self worth. There are many ways in which we can do this and takes but a little bit of our time.(read
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9 Signs That Your Preschool Christian Curriculum Is Age Appropriate!
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Preschoolers love to worship! They have no inhibitions about how they look! They are completely sincere! Use this time to really show the Lord how you love Him. That means adults too. You can jump, clap, dance, shake it, and model it! The preschoolers don't care if you look silly, they love silly!(read
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Building Confidence In Children Begins With You!
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"Confidence" is defined as, "freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; Also, a feeling of trust." We can play an important role in building confidence in children. Patterns of self-esteem and confidence start at a very early age. Even simple milestones in a toddler's life bolster confidence. So, how can we, as parents, help our children confidence building? Here are a few of my favorite ways...(read
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Key To First Day Of School Success
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We have experienced first day of school success. Thanks to preparation ahead of time, my kids were excited and ready for their first day of kindergarten. Here are some of the ways we prepared for our first day of school and ushered in kindergarten success...(read
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Key Steps To Great First Day Of School
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In praying about how to help our children navigate the first day of school, it occurred to me there were stories in the Bible that paralleled these issues. Perhaps God had the Israelites erect monuments on their journeys with Him to serve as reminders of past success and encouragement for future ventures, not unlike the conversation with our children. When Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan, he had them take rocks from the riverbed and carry them into the Promised Land, piling them on the riverbank. The monument represented how God helped them to move into the new land and served as a reminder for future obstacles that they had persevered and obtained victory in the past.(read
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