Category: parenting

The Morning Thing celebrates the first day of FALL!

Today is the first day of fall with us! It is also Family Day.

(from www.daysoftheyear.com)
As the name suggests, Family Day is an event that is intended to allow loved ones to take a respite from their daily lives and spend quality time together. One of the best things about this occasion is that there is no single “requirement” for the activities to be celebrated; Family Day is flexible as it is relaxing.

Marcy and Lexie shared some fun family ideas for the fall season.
Click HERE to see a list of 50 must-do fall activities for families from www.todaysparent.com.

Here are some of our favorite ideas:

1. Jump into a pile of leaves

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2. Go apple picking

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3. Make a Halloween costume

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4. Head to a pumpkin patch

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5. Make some hot chocolate

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Check out this recipe for Hot-Chocolate Pudding Ghosts

6. Make pumpkin pie treats

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7. Make a pot of chili

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8. Picnic

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9. Play a game of football

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10. Make a scarecrow

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Pictures from www.todaysparent.com.

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Parenting is hard! The Morning Thing is here to help.

Tuesday’s show focused on parenting.

Allprodad.com has 6 things parents need to know when children need discipline. Click HERE to be inspired by author, Derek Maul.

We also shared tips on how to prepare your child for the real world. Click HERE for some really insightful tips from author, Andrew Linder.

Our big takeaway from today – daily prayer is crucial for your parent journey. Andrew Linder gave this advice:

Encourage your kids to pray daily.

If children can learn while they are still at home to rely upon God’s help to get them through whatever they face, they are miles ahead for their future. Nothing you do as a parent carries as much life-long weight as helping your children learn how to genuinely walk with God for themselves.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – we celebrate Lazy Moms Day!

For The Morning Thing Friday Favorites today, we celebrate Lazy Mom’s Day.

Moms, we appreciate your commitment to your families, careers, community outreach and everything that fills your very busy calendar.

Today is a day dedicated to helping you find time to rest and relax. YES! You have a free ticket to kick up your feet and BE LAZY!!!

Lexie Merritt and Marcy Rinehart shared their favorite ways to relax. Listen in and find an idea to try TODAY!

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Click HERE to hear how Lexie uses tea and snacks to relax!

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Click HERE to hear how Marcy LOVES naps!

We love you MOM!

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The secret ingredient to school success!

Back to school week continues on The Morning Thing.

On Thursday’s show, we talked about the secret ingredient to school success. Parents – it is YOU! Your involvement inside and outside the classroom can make all the difference in having a successful year.

Betsy Landers shares some great tips from imom.com
Click HERE to see 7 ways to get started in connecting with your child’s teacher, class and school.

We also shared Lunchbox Notes. These small notes of encouragement can give your child the boost he or she needs to get through the school day. Click HERE to see a list of notes that you can print out at home and start using.

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Back to School Week cont.

Back to school week continued this morning on The Morning Thing and Rachel and Hunter talked about back to school confidence builders for students.

Find out about back to school confidence builders HERE.

They also talked about ways parents can pray for their kids as they head back to school and you can find that list HERE.

They ended the show with some lessons that your kids can learn as they go throughout the school year and you can find all of that HERE.

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It’s time for Back to School FUN!

Is your house going through Back to School prep? The Morning Thing understands the stress this can cause on the kids and everyone in the family.
So, we want to encourage you to have some Back to School FUN!
We found some great ideas from www.imom.com

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Have a Back to School Party! Click HERE for great ideas for your family celebration.

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Create a Back to School Feast! This is fun for students of any age. Invite Grandma and Grandpa, pick a theme and make it special. Click HERE for fun feast ideas.

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Check this out – 25 ways to make back to school more fun, for everyone in the family! (Even the dog gets stressed with the transition). Click HERE for more great ideas from crazylittleprojects.com

Photos by Pixabay, imom.com and crazylittleprojects.com

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Camp Week Continues: MVNU Summer Quest

We continued camp week this morning talking about MVNU Summer Quest. Summer Quest gives so many options for kids ages Preschool-8th Grade.

There are so many options to keep kids active and learning throughout the summer months and Summer Quest is a great example. Register now because sessions are filling up and some even have a wait list already.

For more information contact Amy Dubusky and here number is 740-397-9000 ext. 3455 or email summerquest@mvnu.edu.

 

For the homepage of Summer Quest click HERE

For Preschool Summer quest click HERE

For Early Elementary Summer Quest click HERE

For Upper Elementary Summer Quest click HERE

For Middle School Summer Quest click HERE

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72 Life Skills that your kids need to know before they leave the house

If you are a parent, you understand the struggle with raising a child. The Morning Thing crew understands and wants to help!
We found an incredible list of skills that are crucial for kids getting ready for a transition of leaving home.

Check out the full list here from imom.com

  1. Passport to Purity book study
  2. How to read and apply the Bible.
  3. How to study and apply biblical parables.
  4. How to play golf.
  5. How to play tennis.
  6. Know your family history. Involve both sets of grandparents.
  7. Go on a date night with mom. She shows him the basics of treating a girl on a date.
  8. How to tie a tie and bow tie.
  9. How to keep score for a baseball game.
  10. Why and how should we save money?
  11. Why is baptism a big deal?
  12. The 5 S’s of Manhood/Womanhood – (Step up, Speak out, Stand strong, Stay humble, Serve the King)
  13. How to use power tools (examples: lawnmower, saw, drill)
  14. Gun safety, operation, and maintenance
  15. How to set and reach goals.
  16. How to be a Godly brother.
  17. Cults and false religions of the world
  18. Why and how do you write a thank you note?
  19. Importance of connection to other believers in small group and corporate church
  20. Confronting the lure of pornography.
  21. How to shoot a bow and arrow.
  22. Basic home plumbing
  23. How to kayak.
  24. Basic principles of investing in financial markets
  25. White water rafting
  26. Interior home demolition/construction
  27. The importance of abiding with God daily (John 15)
  28. How to drive a car.
  29. How to shave.
  30. Importance of looking back and remembering
  31. How to develop a prayer life.
  32. How to disagree with friends, authorities, and relatives.
  33. What can I do to make this the best year of my life?
  34. What to look for at a college visitation
  35. Deep sea fishing
  36. Identifying idols
  37. What do I say to my friend who keeps on sinning?
  38. Is it ok for a teenager to date?
  39. Importance of accountability
  40. Preparing and living on a budget
  41. How to respond to foolish person?
  42. What does a true friend look like?
  43. What does courageous leadership look like? (Look for local/current examples)
  44. How should people who love God set their priorities?
  45. How should I choose a college?
  46. 5 movies to see
  47. Dating well
  48. What to do in a wreck/changing tire/basic car stuff
  49. Voting. Why is voting a privilege and how do I decide who I will vote for?
  50. What does generosity with time and money look like?
  51. How do you share and talk about your faith?
  52. What does it mean to “turn the other cheek?”
  53. What does Sabbath or rest look like?
  54. How and why do we pray?
  55. What does it look like to apologize and ask for forgiveness?
  56. How to make a great steak and burger on the grill.
  57. How do I go food shopping?
  58. How to resolve conflict biblically.
  59. How to play poker/Black Jack/Texas Hold’Em.
  60. How to play chess.
  61. How to create a resume.
  62. How to interview for a job.
  63. How do I understand and use my gifts and passions?
  64. How to camp and hike.
  65. How do I know what to study in the Bible?
  66. How to take care of clothes – laundry, ironing, etc.
  67. How to paint a room.
  68. How to hang pictures on a wall and do basic house repairs.
  69. How to choose a good book to read.
  70. How to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  71. How do I book travel and navigate an airport?
  72. Last but certainly not least… how to brew a good pot of coffee!
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Curbing the Blame Game

Today on the Morning Thing, we talked about teaching your kids to take ownership of their mistakes. For younger kids, this can mean “taming the tattletale”, but Focus on the Family also has advice for parents of teens. Click HERE to read more! As always, thanks for listening!

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Father and Son bonding can create lifelong memories

The Father and Son relationship is unique, special and very important.
www.allprodad.com has some great ideas for bonding time. Check out the full article HERE.

Here are a few ideas:

  • Teach him to ride a bike and drive a car.
  • Play video games with him.
  • Play music or learn how to play an instrument together.
  • Walk him through fixing something.
  • Recreate your favorite childhood memory with your Dad.

Some Dads might say, “I don’t have anything in common with my son”. What can you do?
Here is some parenting insight from www.allprodad.com
Click HERE for the full article.

  • Change your Expectations
  • Meet him on his turf
  • Learn His Language
  • Failure is Not an Option

 

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