Connecting with older kids can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth of changing interests, peer influences, and evolving personalities. As they mature, their interactions often shift towards more serious topics or activities, leaving parents wondering how to maintain a bond that bridges the generation gap. Playfulness and silliness may have been natural during their early years, and it's just tricky now that they're older. Surprisingly, one of the most effective bridges can be found in something seemingly unexpected: silliness.
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One of the most fun aspects of parenting a grade school-aged child is that they’re mature enough to really deeply develop and share their hobbies and interests. Kids ages 6 to 10 are often very open and excited to explore new activities, discovering passions, and developing skills that can shape their identity and future pursuits. In this article, we delve into God’s vision for understanding ourselves and how our passions can help discern His plan for our lives, why hobbies are essential at this age, and finally, how parents can effectively engage with their children's interests (even when conversations seem never-ending!).
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Parenting toddlers can be an exhilarating and challenging journey, marked by boundless energy, rapid development, and endless curiosity. As toddlers begin to assert their independence and explore the world around them, parents often seek guidance and resources to navigate this dynamic, and sometimes exasperating stage of childhood.
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Do you have a new baby or are expecting one soon? God bless you! Parenting a baby from newborn to 12 months is a journey filled with discovery, growth, and the establishment of deep bonds. We believe the little one you’re nurturing was placed in your heart and arms intentionally, and that their soul is fully formed and worthy of respect and love from the very beginning.
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Having support as a parent is so valuable–whether that’s from involved grandparents, daycare and school settings, reliable babysitters, and of course, co-parents. But there is just something so special and encouraging about walking through the parenting journey with other parents who are on the same path at the same time. Bouncing ideas off each other, receiving solidarity in tough moments, and sometimes even physical support during tough seasons like postpartum or during a health crisis.
Sometimes, parents may have friends or siblings who have kids the same age, but their parenting approaches might be different. This can be challenging, and make it even more meaningful when you find families who you align well with.
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