by Sami | Nov 3, 2010 | Articles, Faith
I often say I wish I could freeze my children. There’s just something so sweet about how little ones talk when they’re learning a language. Their tone, inflections and pronunciations tickle me. When my two kids were still in a crib, I often found myself videotaping...
by Sami | Sep 21, 2010 | Faith, Reviews, Scripture Memorization
This week’s kids scripture memory verse is Genesis 9:11b I know there’s no song this week, but this is true to actual sign language. Here is the text for Genesis 9:11b: …never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.
by Sami | Sep 15, 2010 | Faith
Are you a selfish parent? Before you get angry at me for asking such a question, let me explore just one aspect of this: We attended my niece’s wedding over Labor Day weekend. As we started the nine hour drive back to Nashville, I quickly contemplated how I would help...
by Sami | Aug 31, 2010 | Articles, Faith, Prayer
I always get asked advice on how to pray with kids. Giving our kids tangible ways to talk to a seemingly intangible God makes prayer personal for them. Here are just three practical ways to get them started until they feel comfortable enough to venture out on their...
by Sami | Aug 27, 2010 | Faith, Scripture Memorization
This week’s kids scripture memory song is Ephesians 6:1 Kids scripture memorization is so much easier when set to music. I also use hand signs as well, but they are not traditional ASL, so don’t “quote” me 🙂 My first grader is learning this in...
by Sami | Aug 22, 2010 | Articles, Faith
Have you ever struggled with teaching your kids true beauty? To be honest, I still struggle with it myself! In a world consumed with princesses and fairy tales, it can be difficult to talk to our kids about how beauty truly comes from within. But that’s the...