The flash of anger in my tween daughter’s eyes surprised me. We’d been camping, and Maddie’s 6-year-old sister, Aly, had just burned her finger on hot ash. As I treat the wound, Maddie strode up. “I hurt myself, too,” she said, with attitude. “Last night when we were making S’mores.” “Hold on,” I said. As… [Continue Reading]
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3 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Your Kids by Jennifer Deibel {+ giveaway}
Have you ever stopped to think about why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Did you know that Patrick was a real man, who brought the gospel to Ireland? Or did you think Paddy’s Day was just an excuse to wear green, pinch people and talk like a leprechaun? It might surprise you to learn that… [Continue Reading]
3 Ways Children Teach Us To Pray – Kari Patterson
As I type these words, my daughter is snuggled up next to me with her head resting on my stomach. She’s been mostly quiet, but throughout the past few minutes she’s softly spoken a thought: “I loved seeing the ducks today.” A question: “When am I going to Madison’s house?” A praise: “I love you,… [Continue Reading]
50 Read Alouds to enjoy with your child for Read Across America
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as… [Continue Reading]
Calming Angry Kids: Order Your Copy Today
If you have a child who struggles with anger, or if you know a family that does, be sure to order Calming Angry Kids today. Each of us needs to wake up with hope and lay down in peace—you do, your kids do. Each of us needs to discover that with the right tools, overcoming… [Continue Reading]
Day 4: Calming Angry Kids: Create A Calm Down Kit
Create A Calm-Down Kit The first step to helping kids know how to calm themselves is to teach them to understand what to watch for when they become angry. Anger causes physical things to happen in our bodies. As children’s anger rises, their bodies respond in specific ways. Examples include: Shaking hands Breathing more quickly… [Continue Reading]
Day 3: Calming Angry Kids: A Parent’s Response to Anger
A Parent’s Response to Anger There are two types of anger: Internal External In this session Tricia addresses anger, both in children and parents. Daily Challenge #1 Pour out your feelings to God, even when that means getting them down in anger. Once you do this, you can ask God to show you how He… [Continue Reading]
Day 2: Calming Angry Kids: Relationship Over Rules
Relationship Over Rules Kids who act out in angry ways often can’t explain how they’re feeling. Here are some things adults can watch out for: Life stressors Feelings of not being heard Inpatient or unsympathetic parents Unrealistic expectations Join Tricia as she challenges parents to focus on relationship over rules with their kids. Daily… [Continue Reading]
Day 1: Calming Angry Kids: What’s Causing My Child’s Anger?
What’s Causing My Child’s Anger? When anger arises in a child, there are three typical responses: Flight Fight Freeze Join Tricia as she dives into these responses and gives guidance for finding the reasons behind them. Daily Challenge #1: Keep an anger log and note what causes anger. Daily Challenge #2: Consider if your child’s… [Continue Reading]
Calming Angry Kids: Series Introduction
Welcome to the Calming Angry Kids Video Blog Series! We’re so glad you want to learn more about how to calm your kids when anger strikes. I’ll be sharing tips, ideas, and challenges over five days. You won’t want to miss any of this! (Note, I originally created this for an email series. Just know… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Lori Benton
Congratulations to Janet Evans for winning a copy of Gathering the Threads. Please e-mail your mailing address to my assistant Christen (amy@triciagoyer.com). Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Lori Benton’s Many Sparrows! What was your favorite book as a child? I loved books from a very young age, so my favorite… [Continue Reading]