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The Science of Training
Find out how science backs up the “Train up a child” verse. When you train your children, you are literally wiring their brains to perform t
Katie Ely
Jun 18, 20222 min read

Memorizing Scripture Will Strengthen a Child’s Brain
Studies show that when kids memorize scripture, their brains get stronger, and they do better in school. “Memory is a muscle that you can...
Katie Ely
May 10, 20221 min read

Kids, Smartphones, & Porn
Did you know that 97% of teenage boys and 83% of girls have seen online porn?
Katie Ely
Mar 13, 20212 min read

Perfect Balance: How to Survive Working from Home (With Kids)
Working from home with kids in the house? Here are 3 tips to help you balance working from home and taking care of your kids. When you’re...
Janice Russell
Mar 3, 20213 min read

Teaching Kids Financial Wellness
Financial literacy is an important skill for kids to have. Enhance your child's financial wellness with these ideas. Photo via Pexels...
Janice Russell
Jan 1, 20212 min read

The Job Jar
Need a new consequence for when your kids misbehave? Try a Job Jar. A Job Jar is a jar filled with scraps of paper that say things like: • C
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20201 min read


Do Your Kids Interrupt?
Do you have a problem with your kids interrupting when you're speaking to others? Solve the problem by training them to quietly stand beside
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20201 min read


Warn with If-Then Statements
An If-Then Statement clearly lets your kids know the exact consequence they’ll get if they misbehave.
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20201 min read

Follow Through Teaches Trust
When you neglect to follow through with the forewarned consequence, you’re teaching your kids that you don’t keep your word. When you follow
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20201 min read


Add Reading to Your Child's Daily Routine
Want your kids to be great readers? Then add 30 mintues of independent reading to your child's daily routine.
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20201 min read

Teach Your Kids to Budget
Get your kids into the lifetime habit of managing money wisely with Budget Jars. Budget jars teach kids how to divide their money into 4 cat
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20202 min read


The Danger of Background TV for Babies and Toddlers
Experts recommend keeping the TV off when preschoolers are present. Why? When the TV is off, parents talk more. The more you talk to your ch
Katie Ely
Jan 16, 20202 min read

The 60 Second Rule: For Parents & Spouses
Set the mood for the day with the 60 Second Rule. For the first 60 seconds in the morning—and the first 60 seconds when you see your child (
Katie Ely
Aug 2, 20192 min read


Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?
Find out how much sleep your child requires according to The American Academy of Pediatrics. Children need significantly more sleep than adu
Katie Ely
Jul 30, 20192 min read


Technology Timers & Screen Time
Tired of nagging your kids to turn off the TV or video game? Try a technology Timer!
Katie Ely
Jul 15, 20191 min read

Kids Need a Technology Curfew
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend no screen time at least an hour before bedtime and naps.
Katie Ely
May 31, 20192 min read

Top 15 Favorite Books That First Graders Can Read All By Themselves
Top 15 Favorite Books That Most First Graders Can Read All By Themselves:
Katie Ely
May 5, 20192 min read


The Importance of Follow Through
There is probably no worse discipline technique than to make rules or give instructions and then neglect to enforce them.
Katie Ely
May 5, 20192 min read

Improve Your Child’s Behavior with 1 Simple Method
It's amazing how simply reviewing the correct rules of behavior before a certain activity takes place will help a child behave nicely.
Katie Ely
May 5, 20192 min read
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