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Overcoming Bedtime Challenges with Older Kids (Ep. 26)
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Parents get plenty of advice about how they should handle sleep issues with babies and toddlers, but what should we do when our school-age children (and even teenagers) can’t seem to settle down at night? In this show, I clarify the possible problems and provide a few ideas for helping older kids let go of the day so they can go to sleep.
How Families Can Serve the Church (4th Task of the Catholic Family)
We’re finishing our amble through the “four tasks” of the Catholic family, as Saint John Paul II outlined them in Familiaris Consortio. Our 4th is to share in the life and mission of the church through 1) receiving, believing, living, and announcing the Word of God in our homes; 2) praying together; and 3) spreading God’s kingdom through generous service to one another.
How Families Can Change Society (3rd Task of the Catholic Family)
Our families have a mission! We’re continuing our amble through the “four tasks” of the Catholic family, as Saint John Paul II outlined them in Familiaris Consortio. Next up: Our 3rd task is to contribute to the development of society through practicing hospitality, becoming politically engaged, and serving the poor.
How Families Can “Serve Life” (2nd Task of the Catholic Family)
In this series, we’re ambling through the “four tasks” of the Catholic family, as Saint John Paul II outlined them in Familiaris Consortio. Our 2nd task is to “serve life.” What does this mean? It means more than liking babies! I explain in this article that our families serve life not only by welcoming children, but by nourishing their minds and hearts, by living simply, and more.
Building Your Community of Love (1st Task of the Catholic Family)
What are the activities that will help Catholic families live out their unique charism and mission in the world? In this 4-part series, Kim explores “the 4 tasks of the Catholic family” as St. John Paul II articulates them in Familiaris Consortio. In this article, Kim breaks down TASK 1: building a community of love. What’s a community of love? And how do we build it when our kids are fighting over who sits in the front seat?!
Evangelizing Our Children: Insights for Catholic Parents (Free Webinar, July 31)
Join Kim for a free webinar on July 31! An event for all Catholic parents who hope to pass on the Faith to their kids! We are disciple-parents evangelizing our children. What are the obstacles on this journey? How do we overcome these obstacles? Parents will come away from the webinar with a greater sense of mission and direction.
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