Don’t Give Up When Life Hurts In honor of World Suicide Awareness Day I wanted to share this story of hope with you. Suicide is a sensitive subject, I know. But with open dialog and continued awareness, we may someday end this epidemic. A Darkened World Kristen Anderson thought she had the picture-perfect life until… [Continue Reading]
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How to Start a Teen MOPS Group
I get emails all the time from people asking how they can start a Teen MOPS group. Well, here’s some info. How to start a Teen MOPS group: If you’ve followed me for any time on Facebook or Twitter, you’ve heard me talk about Teen MOPS. Teen MOPS is a support group for teenage… [Continue Reading]
3 Questions To Ask Your Daughter About Dating {by Daniel Anderson}
My daughter decided not to kiss dating goodbye – and I was OK with that. In 1997, Joshua Harris released I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Hundreds of thousands of Evangelicals read this book. It eventually sold more than a million copies and the language of “courtship” ensconced itself into 90’s/aught-era Christian speak. I was a youth… [Continue Reading]
5 Reasons Your Teen Needs A Little Jesus Every Day
School is starting soon, and I’m looking forward to routine. One of those routines I love is having a morning devotional time with our teens. I love reading the Bible and great Christian books together. Why? Because just like me, my teens need a little bit of Jesus every day. One book I’m looking forward… [Continue Reading]
MyCarDoesWhat.org | A FUN way to teach your child about car safety features!
MyCarDoesWhat.org A FUN way to teach your child about car safety features! “We downloaded Dashboard Blitz, an app on car safety features and my 6-year-old and I had a blast playing it!” This isn’t a phrase I ever thought would cross my lips, but it did. And it’s true. I’ve been thinking a lot… [Continue Reading]
5 Things Your Daughter Should Know About Chasing Boys {by Kari Kampakis}
I love reading aloud to my older girls, and this year I came upon a book that we all loved! 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis was one of our favorite reads of the year. I loved it so much that I asked Kari to write a guest post for my blog. 5… [Continue Reading]
Teaching Teens To Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
As a mom of ten kids I’ve been though every stage (a few times!), and I have to say that the hardest, most confusing time for girls is the pre-teen and teen years. Between ages 12-16 girls’ bodies are changing, their emotions are charged, and on a scale from 1-10 their desire for peer approval… [Continue Reading]
86 Creative Activities for Pre-Teens & Teens {Plus Printable!}
86 Creative Activities for Pre-Teens & Teens {Plus Printable!} If you’re a mom, you’ve probably already heard the words, “I’m bored.” As a mom of pre-teens and teens it’s easy to give in to electric devices to entertain kids. It’s harder to come up with creative ways for them to keep themselves occupied. Well,… [Continue Reading]
Preparing Your Teen and Finances for College {Plus a Giveaway}
I’ve been homeschooling for more than twenty-five years with, so far, two college graduates and one child in the process. Overall, my kids thrived in college. They got good grades, made good friends, and blossomed into godly adults. They all went to secular local and state colleges, yet their relationship with God grew. Do you… [Continue Reading]
5 practical steps to Running a Teen MOPS Group
I’ve been running a Teen MOPS group for 18 years, and even though the teen moms now have smartphones, they take selfies, and they connect with each other (and us leaders) on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat nothing much has changed about our group format for the last decade. Why? From the beginning, I tried to… [Continue Reading]
Books for Preteens {+ Free Printable}
Obviously, reading is a passion of mine. A passion I hope to pass along to my children. Last week, I shared some of my favorite read alouds for K-2nd graders. As my children grow, I want the books to grow with them! With your help, I’ve compiled great reads for preteen boys and girls. Make sure… [Continue Reading]