Category: Kids + Parenting

Sports Parenting: Knowing When to Quit

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Now that the school year has gotten into the swing of things, the season has come for little league soccer games, football under the Friday night lights, and every other sport you can imagine. While these days spent on the court or in the field bring joy, tough moments and conversations arise too. To shed […]

Sports Parenting: Winning and Losing with Grace

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Now that the school year has gotten into the swing of things, the season has come for little league soccer games, football under the Friday night lights, and every other sport you can imagine. While these days spent on the court or in the field bring joy, tough moments and conversations arise too. To shed […]

5 Lessons from My Stay-at-Home Summer

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

This past summer I hit pause on my life. The world was spinning and moving so fast that I couldn’t catch a breath. I felt like I was on a crazy train and the only way off was to take a leap of faith – having no idea where I would land. I’d been in […]

Sports Parenting: How to Encourage Your Kids When They Lose the Game

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Now that the school year has gotten into the swing of things, the season has come for little league soccer games, football under the Friday night lights, and every other sport you can imagine. While these days spent on the court or in the field bring joy, tough moments and conversations arise too. To shed […]

How to Empower Our Kids to Face Hard Things

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By Christine Bailey

At bedtime one night, my three-year-old daughter said out of the blue, “Mommy, I have to tell you sumpin.  Everyone in the world is connected.  Did you know that Mommy?” It stopped me in my tracks. This wasn’t the only time one of my small daughters had taught me about kindness and love for God’s […]

And If Not (Teaching Our Kids to Trust God Regardless)

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

“Hey bud, what’s your favorite Bible story?” I directed the question toward my son who was completely sprawled out on the couch, watching his favorite tv show. I was looking for writing inspiration on the topic of Bible stories and kids. At least this was a start.  “Um,” He thought for a minute, “I think […]

Sports Parenting: 4 Tips for Parents of Athletes

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Now that the school year has gotten into the swing of things, the season has come for little league soccer games, football under the friday night lights, and every other sport you can imagine. While these days spent on the court or in the field bring joy, tough moments and conversations arise too. To shed […]

How to Pray for Parenting Guidance

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

I opened the door in the mudroom that leads out to the garage to start my mid-morning workout. My kids were laying on the couch watching a show. I put one foot onto the wooden step and then remembered my son’s summer workout schedule, the one my husband put together for him to keep him […]

Everything You Need to Watch the Eclipse with Your Kids

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By Melanie Rainer

This week for Minno Currents, we’re doing something a bit different – we’re rounding up the best articles and ideas for sharing the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse with your kids! Whether you live in the path of totality or far away from it, you’ll be able to experience this natural phenomenon as a family. Here are […]

Ooops! I Signed Up for the PTO

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

When our son was beginning his first grade year, I dared to approach the PTO line at Back to School night. It may sound silly, but it took a bit of courage for me. As a working mom, the lists of committees and volunteer opportunities overwhelmed my heart. Each spot was an opportunity to sign […]