by Splink | Aug 15, 2021
Fear Not! Spend some time talking to your child about things you were afraid of when you were younger and things you are afraid of as an adult. Allow them to share their fears with you also. You might want to talk about some common phobias as well (claustrophobia,...
by Splink | Aug 8, 2021
Puzzled Spend some time working on a puzzle as a family. Be sure to choose a puzzle that isn’t too easy, is a little challenging, but not impossible. As you work to put the puzzle together, talk about what makes puzzles hard and confusing. Be sure to encourage and...
by Splink | Aug 1, 2021
Is It Easy or Hard? Read some of the actions below (or make up some of your own) and ask the children to decide whether the action is hard or easy to do. Ask them to move to one side of the room if they think it is easy or to the other side if it is hard. Some...
by Splink | Jul 25, 2021
What do you spy? During a family night activity or while riding in your vehicle, play a game of “I spy.” After everyone has had a chance to “spy,” talk to your child about the spies Joshua sent into Jericho and how Rahab protected them when she hid them from the...
by Splink | Jul 18, 2021
Oh, No! A Wrong Reaction Do a simple experiment to show how our anger can grow and hurt others. Items Needed: Cup or glass; liquid dishwashing detergent; 2 tablespoons of baking soda; vinegar; red food coloring (optional); baking pan (or do this in the sink) Fill the...
