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Screen-Free Summer & Media Management – Part 2 Jun 21, 2017

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Are screens taking over your home? You’re not alone if you’re saying yes! We’re having trouble in my home too, so we made a plan that includes some great ideas and media management. Join me today and let me know what your plans are!
Psalm 11:3
1 Timothy 2:1-2
National Day of Prayer
i-Minds: How Cell Phones, Computers, Gaming, and Social Media are Changing our Brains, our Behavior, and the Evolution of our Species
Disney Circle
Family Media Plan
I Made My Daughter Go ‘Screen-Free’ & It Drove Our Family Apart
Common Sense Media
HELO – check out the wellness monitor I’ve been wearing!
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Let Your Kids be Bored – Are you hearing it? “I’m B O R E D, Mom!” It’s so easy to turn on the tv or video games just so the kids will be occupied and avoid telling us they’re bored, but it’s only a good solution for the short term. Kids need to be bored, and today I’m talking about why!
Schedule a Moment to Wonder – Today with online learning, Chromebooks and Ipods, Ipads and Iphones, Google and cable television our children see almost exclusively what man has made–and often the very worst of what man has made at that. Rarely do they see what God has made. I want to encourage you to get outside as often as possible. You’ll be surprised at how much learning happens in those moments. Linger in God’s magnificent creation at least once or twice each week and see how your life begins to change. Watch as your children begin to grow spiritual eyes that can see the Creator who lurks behind the Creation.

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Dangerous Book for Boys – The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is.
In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world’s best paper airplanes.
The Daring Book for Girls – The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn’t mean sewing buttonholes! Whether it’s female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. But it’s not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that’s included, of course! Whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this book is every girl’s invitation to adventure.

Screen-Free Summer – Part 1 Jun 19, 2017

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Are screens taking over your home? You’re not alone if you’re saying yes! We’re having trouble in my home too, so we made a plan that includes some great ideas and media management. Join me today and let me know what your plans are!
Disney Circle
Family Media Plan
I Made My Daughter Go ‘Screen-Free’ & It Drove Our Family Apart
HELO – check out my fitbit on steroids 🙂
More Like this from The Busy Mom
Let Your Kids be Bored – Are you hearing it? “I’m B O R E D, Mom!” It’s so easy to turn on the tv or video games just so the kids will be occupied and avoid telling us they’re bored, but it’s only a good solution for the short term. Kids need to be bored, and today I’m talking about why!
Schedule a Moment to Wonder – Today with online learning, Chromebooks and Ipods, Ipads and Iphones, Google and cable television our children see almost exclusively what man has made–and often the very worst of what man has made at that. Rarely do they see what God has made. I want to encourage you to get outside as often as possible. You’ll be surprised at how much learning happens in those moments. Linger in God’s magnificent creation at least once or twice each week and see how your life begins to change. Watch as your children begin to grow spiritual eyes that can see the Creator who lurks behind the Creation.

Boredom Alternatives
{this blog uses affiliate links}
Dangerous Book for Boys – The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is.
In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world’s best paper airplanes.
The Daring Book for Girls – The Daring Book for Girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn’t mean sewing buttonholes! Whether it’s female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. But it’s not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that’s included, of course! Whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this book is every girl’s invitation to adventure.

Take Care of Yourself, Mom! Jun 16, 2017

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Women, especially moms—are notorious for taking care of everyone but themselves. We forget to drink water and can easily neglect things like exercise. Join Heidi today as she offers some encouragement and tools for self-care, including tips for using Apps for wellness, and information about taking advantage of the best in wearable, life-sensing technology.
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My Fitness Pal
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About my Guest: John Herrmann lives here in the great PNW, is a former USAF crew chief and flight engineer, airframe and powerplant mechanic, civilian flight engineer and aircraft systems instructor for 30+ years. He also raised triplet daughters, so he knows what it’s like to be a busy dad!
1 Timothy 5:8

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Here are a few of our favorite ways lemon water can be used to improve your health!
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1. Boosts Energy / Increases Mood – Packed with electrolytes, drink 1 glass of lemon water to give yourself a natural energy boost and increase your mood.
2. Detoxifies System – Flushes out and cleanses your body from harmful toxins that bring you down, causing you to feel sluggish.
3. Full of Vitamin C – Filled with vitamin C needed for collagen and keeping clear skin.
4. Aids in Digestion – Helps to loosen toxins and eliminate waste in the digestive tract.
6. Improves & Heals Skin / Body – The vitamins and nutrients in lemon water are great for rejuvenating, keeping your skin clear and bright.
7. Helps You Shed Those Pounds! – Drink a glass of lemon water instead of that can of diet coke. You still have a refreshing drink that quenches your thirst without all the added calories.

Worth the Waiting Jun 14, 2017

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You have been given a job to prepare warriors, but before you can prepare warriors, you have to be prepared yourself! It is serious business to raise up this next generation, so stay alert and be on the lookout for the enemy prowling like a roaring lion. Be willing to fight for what God says is worth fighting for!
1 Peter 5:8
1 Peter 3:15
John 10:10
Zephaniah 3:19

Sisterhood of Spies Jun 12, 2017

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Related Resources
Short, Precious, Irreplaceable: The Teen Years blog post by Heidi St. John
So You’re About to be a Teenager by Dennis and Barbara Rainey with Samuel and Rebecca Rainey
Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach young people how to avoid making poor choices. Short, concise chapters are filled with engaging illustrations and practical applications. This book is essential reading for preteens.
Teach Them Diligently: How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training by Paul Tripp

Ryan Dobson Jun 09, 2017

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Join Heidi as she does a “different” kind of podcast LIVE with her friend, Ryan Dobson. We’re talking about faith in the culture, parenting , homeschooling and marriage, ALL in this next episode of the HSJ podcast!
Find Ryan and Laura online:
www.rebelparenting.org
www.facebook.com/jryandobson

Gossip Much? Jun 07, 2017

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Has there ever been a time that you wanted to talk negatively about another person? We all do it, right? We “can’t stand” a mom at church, or we want to criticize a would-be pastor… or maybe, just maybe, you’re “vague-booking” about that friend who hurt you. If this is you… good news! You’re not alone! Heidi’s had that same experience! Join her as she talks about how easy it is to fall into gossip… and how ineffective gossip is for the Kingdom.

Plant With the Harvest in Mind Jun 05, 2017

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What are we doing right now that will impact eternity? Join Heidi today as she talks about the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit for guidance in our everyday lives so that we can be used of God in a powerful, eternal way.
Kisses from Katie – Katie Davis – The New York Times bestselling account of a courageous eighteen-year-old from Nashville who gave up every comfort and convenience to become the adoptive mother to thirteen girls in Uganda.
What would cause an eighteen-year-old senior class president and homecoming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disobey and disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brother’s heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because they think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person and didn’t even speak the language?
A passion to follow Jesus.
Katie Davis left over Christmas break of her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people of Uganda and the needs she saw that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, is in the process of adopting thirteen children in Uganda and has established a ministry, Amazima, that feeds and sends hundreds more to school while teaching them the Word of Jesus Christ.
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CT Studd – Endowed with rare determination and a wry sense of humor, C.T. Studd unceasingly pursued a life devoted to God. A star English cricket player in his youth, C.T. did nothing halfway. When challenged by near tragedy and the words of an atheist, the wealthy young man became a missionary of extreme devotion.
Serving in China, India, and finally Central Africa, C.T. Studd was the first missionary to reach numerous tribes deep in the congo. Together with the mission he founded, Worldwide Evangelization Crusade, this man who refused to retreat opened a way for Africans to hear the gospel for years to come.
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9 Ways to Point Your Teen Daughter to Jesus – Then it happens, she becomes a “teen”, a “young adult”, a “young woman”. And you’re no longer sure of yourself, and you begin to question every.single.decision. you’ve ever made concerning her upbringing. You start to give in to some fear that she will throw off all you’ve taught her, and become something completely other than you. And, you know what? She does.
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Remembering What Matters Most Jun 02, 2017

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We live in a struggle between doing what pleases God and what pleases ourselves. Join me as I talk through a sweet reminder of the safety there is in the boundaries set up for us in Scripture!

New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional – 365 Gospel-Centered Devotions for the Whole Year Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel.
Forget “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms. Tripp knows that what we really need is an encounter with the living God. Then we’ll be prepared to trust in God’s goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day.

Embrace Wisdom May 31, 2017

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Knowledge without wisdom leads to pride and arrogance. Learning how to apply the knowledge is where wisdom comes in. As God’s people, we need to come before the Lord and as the Father to fill us with wisdom and boldness so we will speak the truth of His word to a lost and dying generation.
Psalm 68:4-6
Proverbs 1
Protect your Family With Disney Circle
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Three Traits of a Wise Believer – The Bible tells us that there is absolute truth and that it is not relative. Walking that out in faith in our culture today requires much wisdom, but thankfully we know the One who gives generously! Listen in today as we talk about three traits of a wise believer.
Knowledge vs. Wisdom (blog post) – As parents, we should be interested in teaching wisdom first, because knowledge without wisdom leads to pride. And pride leads to ruin.

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