http://www.thinkfun.com/chickfila/index.php Thinkfun® and Chick-fil-A® have come together to provide a simple resource for family fun ideas and learning opportunities.  Check out this website for printables, an online word game, and simple ideas to incorporate family fun into your dai

An Essential Church School mom has developed a blog (Unique Family Vision) based on her homeschooling journey and on a desire to strengthen families.  Recently, she posted several informational articles about learning styles and the importance of knowing your student’s preferred

We have completed the confessions and verses from Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children.  I encourage you to review these verses with your children while you are running errands, while you are sitting around the dinner table, or as you tuck them in bed at night.  Take thi

http://holidays.kaboose.com/cinco-de-mayo/ “Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the historical battle of 1862 between Mexico and France. This holiday is a symbol of Mexican pride and unity and includes great festivities. This 5th of May, join in the celebration with our sele

How do you encourage your child to deal with bad dreams or scary thoughts?  The verse this week is a great one for us to repeat when our minds are filled with fear, especially at nighttime. Confession: I am God’s beloved and my sleep is sweet. Proverbs 3:24, NIV When you lie dow

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Happy Easter!  I hope you are enjoying the celebration of God’s love today!  John 15:13 states, “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” As we continue with our confession from last week that is centered around the purpose of di

Probably the toughest part of being a parent is having to discipline and correct our children.  You don’t fully understand this until you are a parent.  There are times when we must tell our children “no” simply for safety and because we have wisdom/knowledge of the

Saturday, April 16 UAB’s Alys Stephens Center invites the entire community to join in celebration of the Grand Opening of ArtPlay, Birmingham’s new arts education & outreach center. Bring the whole family to for fun festivities for every age. Then, stay for the dedication of the a