12 Ways to Pray for Your Middle Schooler
Do you remember what middle school was like? You were discovering your personality, trying to fit in, dealing with hormones, and taking on some tougher class work. It’s a lot for a kid to handle. That’s why prayer for students in middle school is a mom’s best tool for helping her child through these eventful […]
App Request Form for Kids
The smartphone era can be difficult to navigate as parents. It is especially hard when kids keep asking for something new. Well before your kids download the latest thing, you can give your kids the App Request Form below to fill out so you can review every requested app before use.
Date Night Conversation Starters for You and Your Husband
Recently, we here at iMOM had a reader tell us that when she and her husband go out on a date night, they never have anything to talk about. They aren’t alone in this experience. My husband and I used to have this happen to us too. The expectation to have a great time together […]
30-Day Challenge to a Less Frazzled Life
Since the day school started, I don’t think there has been one day that I haven’t dropped into bed exhausted. I am longing for a more simple life. I know it’s not just me; almost every mom I know is too busy! If this keeps up, we are all going to be overstressed and overwhelmed, and our kids are too. I want to change. I want to break this habit of busyness. I am ready for the challenge. How about you? Join us for the 30 Day Challenge to a Less Frazzled Life.
15 Thanksgiving Prayers
The idea behind Thanksgiving is so simple yet so profound. A gift is given, and a thank you is given in reply. In the case of the Pilgrims, they were given the gift of a new life where they could worship freely. Then they were given the gift of food from the Native Americans who […]
George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation
Who do we have to thank for the holiday that’s known for turkey, stuffing, and football? Our kids make little pilgrim hats and learn about the “first Thanksgiving,” but the real story is so much more. Yes, the Puritan settlers held a feast to thank God for His blessings and invited the neighboring Wampanoag tribe […]
100 Words of Encouragement for Kids
As a child I was overly sensitive to criticism. Many kids are sensitive because they haven’t yet developed a healthy self-esteem. What I needed to hear more than anything from my parents and teachers and coaches was what I was doing well. I needed encouragement. Sometimes our kids need to hear more than just “I […]
Back-to-School Treasure Hunt for Kids
Make back to school time a fun time for your children with our Back to School Treasure Hunt for kids. As they search for clues they’ll find lots of surprises, but no homework — we promise! When a clue calls for something like crayons, or a book, you can get new ones to surprise your children, or just use things you have around the house.
A Planning Tool to Simplify Your Week
Have you ever wondered what you actually accomplished at the end of a busy week? Sometimes moms are so busy reacting to the surprises life throws our way, and tending to the details of our daily routine that we don’t make much progress on the things that matter most.
5 Things Moms Must Teach Their Sons About How to Treat Girls
Don’t pull a girl’s hair because you like her and don’t put a frog in her backpack. That’s what you thought you were signing up for when you started teaching your son how to treat girls. It probably didn’t take long to figure out it’s a lot more complicated than that. Maybe your son is […]
Why You Should Say Yes to Screen Time
It can be the toughest (and most tiring!) thing for a mom to say—No, no, no! No, as in, No, you may not use your (insert name of screen device here). And even when you say no a million times, your kids can still come back to you again and again and again with the same kind of question, “Can I watch a movie? Can I use my iPad? Can I play Xbox?”
30-Day Encouragement Challenge
The other night my daughter walked up beside me and draped her arm across my back, her hand resting on my shoulder. “I feel discouraged, Mom,” she said. My heart broke. She was in the middle of a pretty big challenge, and she was having a down day. I tried to encourage her and offered my love, support, and hope that things would get better. Sometimes, though, we aren’t aware that our children are down, so we don’t offer our support. That’s why it’s important for us to get in the habit of offering a steady flow of encouragement in bad times and good times. Our 30 Day Encouragement Challenge can help you do that. Look at these words of encouragement for kids, then every day for 30 days, choose one of them to share with your child.