Parenting Resource Round-Up
What Kind of a Leader Are You?: Amanda, from Impress Your Kids, shares some great devotional books to help you get into God’s Word. Why Family Dinner is So Important:There’s something kids can learn...
View ArticleParenting Seminar: Get Your Kids to Listen
If you saw my post a week or so again ago about a free parenting seminar entitled “Get Your Kids to Listen without Whining, Yelling, or Nagging” but weren’t able to watch during the scheduled times,...
View ArticleTruth in Tinsel E-book: Great Resource!
I’ve been following a blog called Impress Your Kids (now renamed and moved to OhAmanda) for some time now, and have admired the creative ways the author Amanda uses to teach her kids about God and...
View ArticleToddler Bible Review
As a new-ish mom, I’m checking out Bible resources for little ones with serious fervor. That’s why I was thrilled to receive The Toddler’s Bible from David C. Cook. We’ve been using the Read and...
View ArticleHome Front {Great Free Parent Resource}
Have you noticed the advertisement for David C. Cook’s Home Front in the right hand corner of my home page? Well, I’m thrilled to announce that David Cook has chosen to sponsor Growing Kids Ministry...
View ArticlePreschool Bible Review
It’s Never Too Early To Read Scripture! You may remember my review for the Toddler Bible back in February. We’ve been reading this book on and off throughout the year and though my 2 year old (almost...
View ArticleWe are AWANA Cubbies!
I opened my front door to see a giant “Blogger Box” on my front porch. I’m always a fan of packages, but this one was an exceptionally fun surprise. I quickly cut open the box to find a myriad of...
View ArticleTruth in Tinsel: Week One Highlights
Have you checked out the Truth in the Tinsel ebook yet? It is one of THE BEST resources I’ve seen for very young children during the Advent season. It’s great way to slow down and savor the month of...
View ArticleOrange Thinking in Kidmin: What’s it All About?
Note: This is a repost from the early days of the Growing Kids Ministry blog. Think Orange by Reggie Joiner was a important book in my Kidmin journey and I thought I would highlight it again for those...
View ArticlePass It On: Amazing New Resource for Parents!
Jim Burns has done it again! Together with Jeremy Lee, Burns has produced an amazing resource for parents who wish to pass on a legacy of faith to their children. About the Book: Most parents spend...
View ArticleThe February Freeze and Giving Kids Money
Here in the Whitney household, we’ve just completed the February Freeze. It’s an annual tradition where we try to only spend money on the bare essentials during the entire month of February. It’s a...
View ArticleTech or Outside Play: What do kids prefer?
Today’s blog post comes from guest writer, Hilary Smith. You can read her bio at the end of the article. Can you remember the feeling of crawling into bed completely exhausted from a long day spent...
View ArticleHow Having Pets at Home Help Promote Values
Today’s guest post comes from Hillary Smith. Hillary Smith loves technology and hasn’t met a gadget that didn’t catch her attention. After graduating from the Northwestern Medill School of...
View ArticleGoing Shopping for Baby! Tips for New Moms
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and many new mothers are excited to go shopping for their little one! Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your shopping experience. New parents...
View ArticleHome Front {Great Free Parent Resource}
Have you noticed the advertisement for David C. Cook’s Home Front in the right hand corner of my home page? Well, I’m thrilled to announce that David Cook has chosen to sponsor Growing Kids Ministry...
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