Murray - Family Ties Articles Narrow Results
Christian parenting and marriage short articles published in the Lake Union Herald
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A Beautiful Place Grade 6-LifelongThis article looks at the Seventh-day Adventist boarding school experience. -
A Mother's Kiss Tertiary-LifelongBeing a new mother can be challenging and wonderful. This article looks at topics such as mother-baby bonding and breast feeding. -
A Storybook Christmas? 0-2 years-LifelongThis article explains how to plan your holiday season so that you have appropriate expectations. This will help you have a happy and meaningful holiday. -
Being Joyful and Being Parents 0-2 years-LifelongThis article examines joy. Sometimes parenting can be hard or stressful. It is important to remember to be joyful and to find the joyful moments in your day. You can help make your home a happy home. -
Commitment to Your Kids 0-2 years-LifelongThis article looks at the cost of child care and the responsibility to provide what is best for you child. -
Don't Shake Us, You Might Break Us 0-2 years-LifelongA crying baby can be very frustrating. This article discusses what you can do when the baby won't stop crying. -
From Generation to Generation 0-2 years-LifelongTraditions are wonderful ways to ground and connect families. But sometimes we do things without knowing why. This article discusses the importance of knowing why, and thinking about the real value of the traditions you have. -
I Cant Believe My Child Just Said That 0-2 years-Grade 6What do you do when you child says bad words or unkind things? What about when they use words that you don't use at home? This article gives some strategies for how to handle this part of your child's language development. -
Investing in Our Children's Education 0-2 years-LifelongThere are many ways to invest in your child’s education. You can get involved. Help your children plan ahead for projects. Honor effort instead of focusing on end results. Refrain from gossip about teachers, administrators or other students. There are... -
Lessons from a Dahlia 0-2 years-LifelongFathers are very important. This article shares a personal reflection of a good father. -
Look for the Helpers 0-2 years-LifelongThis article is about a very important topic. When bad things happen it is important to remember that there are always helpers. That can be a comfort for children to know. The author also discussed how to help children look for ways that they can be the helper... -
Making a Memory 0-2 years-LifelongThis article reminds us that it is the the little, teachable moments that can make the most wonderful, unexpected moments of learning and memories. -
Opening Doors 0-2 years-LifelongLiving in a neighborhood with children can be an opportunity to have a positive influence on them and on your community. This article looks and how taking the time to get to know the kids in your community makes a difference. -
Ouch That Hurts 0-2 years-LifelongThis article addresses the importance of redemptive, loving discipline. Susan shows how improper, impulsive, angry discipline measures hurt our kids and often teach negative lessons. -
Parenting Against Prejudice 0-2 years-LifelongEvery family has "isms" that affect them: alcoholism, racism, workaholism, sexism. Views and lifestyles can be held on to for generations. But many of these "isms" not only harm our own families, but they also detract from our ability to... -
Please Read to Me 0-2 years-LifelongReading to children is crucial for many aspect of literacy development as well as benefiting children in other ways. This article looks a some of the reasons for reading to children and give some tips on how to read to children effectively. -
Roots and Wings 0-2 years-LifelongThis article looks at the differences between Supportive Parents and Helicopter Parents. It looks at why being a supportive parent is beneficial and how helicopter parenting is detrimental. -
Sometimes I Think My Name Is No No 0-2 years-LifelongThis article examines how to discipline without demoralizing children. -
Summertime, Summertime 0-2 years-LifelongSummertime should be fun but it can also be a great way to have fun learning as well. This article discusses how to make the most of your summer. -
The Best Thing my Great-grandma Ever Gave Me 0-2 years-LifelongWe learn many lessons from our elders. The author shares a memory of her great-grandmother and its meaning to her. -
The Challenge of Parenthood 0-2 years-LifelongParenting is challenging. This article looks at some parenting myths. It also describes the 4 types of parenting styles and assesses which one is best. -
The Truth about Math Preschool-TertiaryThis article will inform you about the real problem of Math Anxiety and student learning. Helping your child think positively about math is important. Learn some ideas in this article. -
Third Culture Kids 0-2 years-LifelongThird culture kids is a term that refers to children who live in a culture that is different from their home culture. This article looks at that challenges this creates and give resources. -
Time out can work, but have you tried a time-in 0-2 years-LifelongTrue discipline not only helps a child stop bad behavior but help the child learn what to do instead. Time outs are very useful when done correctly. But sometimes we need more tools when it comes to discipline. This article will give you the basics on another... -
What Is That Again? 0-2 years-LifelongThis information presents basic technology information for parents and stresses the importance of parental monitoring. -
Working Together - We Can Make a Difference for Our Children 0-2 years-LifelongThis article discusses the importance of the home, church, and school working together for our children.