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January has a way of making everything feel loud. New calendars. New goals. New expectations. As parents, that pressure can sneak into our homes quickly — “This is the year we’ll finally get it all together.” Better routines. Fewer meltdowns. More family dinners. More Bible reading. Less screen time. But somewhere between the first week of school and the second forgotten lunchbox, many families realize something important: big resolutions don’t usually stick — but small rhyth

On a quiet Wednesday evening, one family sat around their living room with a simple idea: share one thing they were grateful to God for that week. What started as a spontaneous conversation soon became something they looked forward to: an unhurried moment where everyone felt seen and encouraged. Over time, these weekly reflections turned into a cherished family tradition that brought steady connection during busy seasons and grounded each person in their shared faith. Traditi

On the first cool weekend of the season, a family gathers for their yearly tradition—a simple activity they repeat every fall. Maybe it’s making a favorite breakfast together, taking a walk to look for the first signs of changing leaves, or pulling out a box of decorations that only appears once a year. The details vary from family to family, but the feeling is similar: a moment that signals, “This season matters to us.” For children, these grounding experiences do more than

A family sits together after dinner when a child suddenly asks, “How do we know God is real?” The room quiets for a moment. The adults glance at one another, knowing this is one of those tender opportunities: an invitation into a deeper conversation, not a test of having the perfect response. Moments like this happen in living rooms, backseats, and bedtime routines everywhere. Children are naturally curious, and when their questions about faith are met with patience and openn

Every parent has been there: your child is crying, yelling, or throwing themselves on the floor, and your heart rate instantly spikes....