Tag Archive for: family

loyalty

The 9th Day of Christmas: Loyalty Matters

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Christmas is just days away now! As we start getting ready for our time with family, there’s still room to look at what brings us together. Loyalty. Read more

good

The 8th Day of Christmas: Have You Been Good?

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Christmas time is all about enjoying the good things in life and the goodness around us. Have you been good enough this year? Read more

kindness

The 7th Day of Christmas: Filling the World with Kindness

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

As we wander through the 12 days of Christmas, it’s time to look at the topic of kindness. What it means to be compassionate and create community around us. Read more

patience

The 6th Day of Christmas: The Place of Patience

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

As the family gathers together at Christmas, patience is one of those things you need in spades. Read more

generous

The 5th Day of Christmas: Be Generous!

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Today is the perfect time to unwrap what it means to be generous, as we walk through the 12 days of Christmas. Read more

Harmony

The 4th Day of Christmas: Harmony, Peace and Goodwill

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Magazines may portray Christmas as a time of peace and harmony, but we all know it can be a long way from that. This Christmas I’m unwrapping 12 days of gifts you can give to your family that won’t cost a cent. Read more

Good cheer

The 3rd Day of Christmas: Spreading Good Cheer

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Most of us see Christmas as a time of good cheer. But cheerfulness isn’t a given when you are the parent of teenagers. As part of the 12 days of Christmas, today I’m looking at how to cultivate a cheerful spirit in your family. Read more

Joy

The 2nd Day of Christmas: Add a Pinch of Joy

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

Continuing my wander through 12 days of Christmas, today I’m unwrapping the gift of joy. As you get ready to stuff the turkey and pop the presents under the tree, do some of these things to cultivate joy. Read more

christmas

The 1st Day of Christmas: Starting out with Love

By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen

The first day of Christmas in my festive series is all about love. Unwrap these ten tips for creating a more affectionate family. Read more

devotions

Growing Closer Through Family Devotions

By: Focus On The Family

When you think about “family devotions,” it may strike fear in you.

Here is some practical help and encouragement to gather at dinner time and dialogue with your kids about spiritual matters.  Read more