Family Fun

Fostering Sibling Connections

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Is sibling rivalry a challenge within your home? Discover how you can foster healthy interactions between siblings to create a harmonious home life.

Love Your Child with the Word "No”

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Do you struggle with saying "No" to your child? Consider how you can model self-control and guide your children to embrace healthy boundaries as well.

My Kid is Bored, Help Me!

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Is your child feeling bored? Consider the ways that you can model healthy habits and support them to make wise decisions with their time and talents.

Vacations with Toddlers

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling to find the patience to include your toddlers in your summer fun? Consider shifting your perspective to create quality time together.

Giving Up People Pleasing

Rev. Kelly Vander Woude

Are you struggling to make everyone in your life happy? Consider the value of choosing joy instead of the impossible task of trying to please everyone.

Lessons from Family Vacation

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you getting burned out from your family vacation activities? Consider how you can use your vacation time well to draw near to God and one another.

Busy Weekends and Observing the Sabbath

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Does your family life feel over-scheduled? Discover the value that God places on rest and look for ways to integrate rest into your family calendar.

Cultivating Gratitude

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Should getting prepared for Thanksgiving really be about creating the perfect meal? Choose instead to prepare hearts this holiday by practicing gratitude.

Nurturing Imaginative Spiritual Growth

Rev. Travis Jamieson

Are you struggling to make devotions a fun growing experience for your family? Discover how you can engage your God-given creativity to inspire faith.

Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for the Hungry

Kim Sullivan

Looking for concrete ways to involve your family in caring for those in need? Find practical suggestions for demonstrating God's love to the hungry.

Engaging Kids in Creation Care

Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma

Help your kids to engage and enjoy God's world. Be a guide for your children to discover the beauty of creation and learn to be faithful stewards of it.

Balancing Technology Use

Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Looking for guidance on how to limit your children's use of technology? Discover a Christian approach to help your children to use technology responsibly.
Date Title Author Topics
December 8, 2024 Fostering Sibling Connections Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
October 9, 2024 Love Your Child with the Word "No” Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
October 6, 2024 My Kid is Bored, Help Me! Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
August 7, 2024 Vacations with Toddlers Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, New Parents, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 19, 2024 Giving Up People Pleasing Rev. Kelly Vander Woude Parenting, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Intimacy
June 16, 2024 Lessons from Family Vacation Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 13, 2024 Busy Weekends and Observing the Sabbath Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
November 19, 2023 Cultivating Gratitude Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Family Holidays
November 12, 2023 Nurturing Imaginative Spiritual Growth Rev. Travis Jamieson Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship
September 28, 2022 Ways to Involve Your Family in Caring for the Hungry Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 25, 2022 Engaging Kids in Creation Care Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 11, 2022 Balancing Technology Use Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
June 2, 2021 Finding God in the Garden Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 30, 2021 Learning to Care for God's World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 5, 2021 5 Ways to Keep Your Sanity this Summer Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun
December 27, 2020 How Should I fill Unstructured Time? Dr. Robert Ritzema Parenting, Family Fun
August 2, 2020 Grand Parenting Little Ones in a Pandemic: Staying Connected Rev. Katherine Garvelink-Hirschberg Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Seniors, Being Grandparents
March 22, 2020 Stuck Inside? Make the Most of Your Unexpected Family Time Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Family Fun
September 18, 2019 Taking A Stand With Youth Sports Rev. Jason Ruis Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 31, 2019 Helping Your Child Learn through Play Jessica Parks, MSW, LCSW Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 28, 2019 Choosing Inexpensive Summer Fun Aneece Alicea, MA, LMHC Parenting, Family Fun
May 19, 2019 Parenting Avengers: Endgame Style Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 15, 2019 Navigating Team Sports and Cheering Them On Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
May 12, 2019 Dreaming of Summer: Embracing Downtime Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 7, 2019 Cultivating Discernment in Movie Viewing Rev. Dr. Bret Lamsma Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
March 31, 2019 Worth the Drive Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Single Parenting, Family Fun
March 17, 2019 Allowing Our Kids to Fall Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
December 12, 2018 Holiday Parties and Kids: Balancing Needs at Christmas Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Family Holidays
December 9, 2018 Family Traditions: Christmas Trees and Emmanuel Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays
October 17, 2018 Kids and Chores Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 8, 2018 Life Lessons from My Child Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
September 5, 2017 Superheroes: Truth or Myth? Kim Sullivan Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
August 10, 2017 Family Time and Dirty Feet Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 7, 2017 Helping Children See God: His Hand in Creation Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
August 3, 2017 Connecting Children to God’s Story Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing
July 24, 2017 Kid's Summertime Media Use Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 1, 2017 On the Parent Playground: Community or Comfort Zone? Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 10, 2017 Go Outside: Engaging Children in Creation Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
January 30, 2017 Evaluating our Schedule and Choosing to Cut Back Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 27, 2016 Saving Your Sanity This Summer Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Family Fun
April 4, 2016 Star Wars: Using Discernment With Watching Movies Christopher Hunt Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
January 11, 2016 Building a Legacy of Faith through Family Reunions Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Seniors, Being In-Laws
December 15, 2015 Star Wars Reflects God’s Grand Saga Christopher Hunt Parenting, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
September 14, 2015 Missional Living: Serving Your Community Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Spirituality, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
March 2, 2015 Marveling at God’s World Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Family Devotions & Worship, Spiritual Nurturing, Mentoring Faith
December 11, 2014 Connecting with Grandparents: Blessed by Investment Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun, Seniors, Being In-Laws, Being Grandparents
December 8, 2014 Can I Offer Hospitality? Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality
October 11, 2014 Making Memories: Seasonal Traditions Rev. Deb Koster Parenting, Family Fun, Holiday Celebrations
August 12, 2014 Back to School: Summer Closure Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
July 8, 2014 Setting Family Goals with Dream Boards Kim Sullivan Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 18, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Day Trips Together Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 13, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Family Campfires Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
June 6, 2014 Making Summer Memories: Time to Play Outside Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
May 15, 2014 Summer Planning: Making the Most of Down Time Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun
April 24, 2014 Celebrating the Blessings: Inexpensive Vacations Kim Sullivan Parenting, Family Fun
April 22, 2014 Balancing Technology in the Family Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Parenting Teens, Kids & Technology, Family Fun
December 9, 2013 Parenting: Fostering Compassion with an Offering of Coins Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Family Holidays, Spirituality
October 20, 2013 Teaching about God through Apples Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Spiritual Nurturing, Family Fun, Seniors, Mentoring Faith, Spirituality, Mentoring Faith
May 20, 2013 Parenting: Inviting Picky Eaters to God's table Nadia Swearingen-Friesen Parenting, Parenting Kids, Family Fun

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