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The Trails Church Office - Matthew 5:10

4 Back-to-School Prayers and Bible Verses for Parents

Ahhh. It’s back-to-school time. This is where the summer bliss ends and the need for routine and consistency begin. For…

Bible & Faith Family
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Parent - Emotion

5 Practical Principles to Help You Parent with Grace

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace…

Family
By Jennifer Thorson
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child - Parent

Screen-Free Activities for Kids

We begin the summer months with great hope and excitement. But as the temperatures rise, our energy and ideas melt…

Family
By Minno
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. - Infant

15 Books to Read Aloud (and listen to) with Your Kids This Summer

One of our family’s favorite things to do is read aloud together. As a matter of fact, reading aloud is…

Family
By Jessica Wolstenholm
stock.xchng - Foster care

10 Encouraging Quotes About Parenting from Christian Leaders

Winston Churchill said, “Continuous effort – not strength nor intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” Every parent…

Family
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Stock photography - Silhouette

6 Times Families Can Pray Together Throughout the Day

One of the main Christian parenting goals for my family has been to ensure that our kids are learning about…

Bible & Faith Family
By Minno
Toddler M - Textile

5 Great Tips for Getting a Group of Children to Settle in for Sunday School Story Time

Have you ever heard about “herding cats”? It’s meant to describe a situation where it’s difficult to get a group…

Bible & Faith Family
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Stock photography - Image

Chore Chart for Kindergarteners

One sticky summer night, I was feverishly clearing the dinner table, washing dishes, and loading the dishwasher, when my five…

Family
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Job - Homeschooling

How To Better Determine Your Kids’ Learning Style

Many Christian families with homeschool parents are educating multiple children with an endless variety of learning style combinations and specific…

Family
By Jessica Wolstenholm