Give your child two bath toys. Tell him to pick one to be the leader. Show him how to pull one across the bath water or “walk” along the tub, while making the other follow. Talk about how we can follow Jesus by loving people the way Jesus loves us.
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We all need forgiveness! We are all living through a strange time, and we are doing it cooped up for days and days. Remember to model forgiveness, so your children have that model to follow.
At dinner tonight, share with each other some of the easiest steps you’ve taken to forgive someone. Then, encourage each other to keep taking those steps going forward!
We are all working to manage both fear and anxiety right now – both our own, and our children’s. Here is a blog post to help. https://bit.ly/2Q6kJTG
Help your kids learn more about what forgiveness can do for their lives this week. Visit http://studio252.tv for more! Yesterday, we said that everyone needs to be forgiven.
Sunday’s Bible story was about Jesus choosing twelve men to follow Him and become His disciples. Watch the video on the App http://bit.ly/2ijFJc6 Practice counting 12 objects with your child. Toy cars, crackers, shoes, crayons—there are so many things you can count! Talk about how Jesus told 12 men to follow […]
Cuddle this month and pray, “Dear God, Jesus is SO good at loving people. He says kind words, helps people, forgives people, and is just the best friend ever. Help us to love people the way Jesus loves us. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”
Don’t miss this month’s podcast to help parents do family better! Listen to Parent Cue Live! http://theparentcue.org/parentcuelive/
At bedtime, read Matthew 5:1-2; 23-24. Ask God to help you make the first move to forgive, now and in the future. https://bit.ly/2OymQ1b
Catch your child doing something right this week. Start with, “Thank you for . . . “(It will encourage them to express gratitude.)