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Thinking back to your own school days, one thing undoubtedly stands out (and not necessarily in a good way) is homework . We know that homework is not fun, especially after a long day at school, but it is very important for solidifying and reinforcing what our children are learning during their school day. Here are three strategies for tackling homework to make it more manageable (and get it done quicker!).

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Many of us have fond memories of our elementary school Book Fair. From the bright, colorful displays to the anticipation of reading a newly purchased book, everything about the book fair was magical. Most children love being able to choose their own books, and the Book Fair is a safe place for them to explore and find books both familiar and new.

“STEM” has become such a buzz word in recent years, but it can still be a little confusing for some parents. What exactly is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics . It is important because it pervades every aspect of our lives: science is in everything around us; technology is constantly growing and expanding into every area of our lives; engineering encompasses not only building and innovating, but also ways to keep the earth sustainable; and mathematics is in every occupation and aspect of our lives. Studies have shown that STEM-related jobs (jobs within these fields) have increased at 24% in recent years!

Christmas has become so commercialized, that for Christian parents it can be hard to keep the “gift-mentality” out of the season. Don’t misunderstand me; there’s nothing “wrong” with giving gifts during Christmas. Even Paul says, “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” (1 Corinthians 9:11) When we give gifts to those around us, it is an expression of thanksgiving to God. The problem comes when gifts become the focal point of the season, especially for our children.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, and Christmas soon after that, many parents renew their focus to make sure their children are being thankful for the blessings they already have (me included!). Even for adults, it’s easy to get bogged down with worries, dissatisfaction, or always wanting more, and we forget to count our blessings. While it is certainly important to be thankful on these holidays (I mean, it’s called “Thanks”giving), it’s arguably even more important to be thankful every day of the year, and to remember WHO gives us these blessings! Here are 8 things to thank God for daily in order to develop a perpetual heart of gratitude. 

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Let’s be honest: reading is magical. Not only can reading develop your child’s vocabulary and stimulate their imagination, it can also make them more empathetic to those around them. Moreover, a study done by the University of Sussex showed that reading can even reduce stress by 68%! ( Importance of Reading Skills & Benefits , n.d.) What parent doesn’t want all those benefits for their child?

Everyone has a worldview. It is the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world. Our worldview becomes the driving force behind every emotion, decision and action. The question to consider is not whether you have a worldview, but rather, is your worldview true?