Pediatricians are sounding the alarm that too much screen time is unhealthy for infants, children and youth, and so is inappropriate or poor quality content. What’s a parent to do? This article from the Mayo Clinic offers great tips on how to handle the challenge. (Photo: Treehouse1977, Creative Commons)
Blessed Earth offers a great list of resources for lessons, activities, and books to teach children about creation care. You’re sure to find something useful! (Photo: d-olwen-dee, creative commons)
“I want to give too!” begins this wonderful pledge card for children designed by the Evangelical Covenant Church. What a wonderful way to help teach a habit of generosity to kids. (Photo by Richard Wagoner, used by Creative Commons license)
Why ask kids to give? Shouldn’t they be saving for college? Isn’t that just taking money from their parents? What if they don’t really have any money? These are common responses to the idea that kids should be generous. Truth is, there are good reasons. From ParentFurther. (Photo by Kat, used by Creative Commons license)
First Sunday of Christmas Lectionary Reflection
January 1, 2012
Today is the perfect opportunity to honor the gift of God’s son, the Word made flesh, and the children and families in the worshiping community. (Photo by “clairity” used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
