In this episode we talk about all things Advent and how to make this a special time with our families as we celebrate the birth of Christ. In order to prepare for Advent, we are sharing this early in the season so we can all be ready to go on December 1st. Books Discussed in …
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In this episode we talk with Marianne Hering and her fun books for Focus on the Family’s Imagination Station Series that make history come to life for older elementary children. Our Guest: Marianne Hering Marianne Hering was a founding editor of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. Since then she’s been writing for children and editing Christian …
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In this episode we interview Bonnie Rose and discuss her wonderful home school curriculum she provides. We also discuss how to pray for and talk about Christian persecution with our children. The first two Sundays of November each year are IDOP, International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Resources are linked in the show …
Today is National Dessert Day. I didn’t realize we had a National Dessert Day, but I’m glad we do. After all, what is life without the occasional dessert? Sad, that’s what it is. Dessert is the exclamation point at the end of the meal. As we share desserts today and read some fun books, we …
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In this episode we share some lesson plan ideas and some great books about crayons and colors. Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books, that spark imagination, emotion, questions, and discussion, leading to teachable moments with our kids. This Wednesday is National Crayon …
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In this episode, we discuss great bedtime stories to help our kids go to sleep, some excellent resources for parents trying to help their kids sleep through the night, and other resources for parents to take time to rest in God’s presence. Books Discussed in This Episode Free Downloads Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” …
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Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. (Hebrews13:3, NLT) Turkeys Thankfulness Reindeer Joy Feasts Friends And Presents…we can’t forget the presents! That’s what we think of this time of year. For many, we also think of IDOP – …
In this episode we look at several books about other cultures and books for and about TCK’s (Third Culture Kids). Books Discussed in This Episode: Free Downloads: Transcript: Welcome to “Books that Spark” a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books, that spark imagination, emotion, questions, and discussion, leading to teachable moments with our kids. …
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Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. (Deuteronomy 11:19, NLT) As we draw closer to Christmas, we always ask what we’re going to give our kids this year, meaning what …
Keeping Christ at the center of our Christmas celebration can be challenging. Observing Advent can help keep our focus on Christ as well as build memories and family traditions that can make Christmas even more meaningful for our families. Giveaway: Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for parents …
