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Hey Reader! Have you felt overwhelmed this year? Maybe even this week you’re feeling a little exhausted and maybe even a little burned out? I had a conversation with Dr. Melissa Ewing recently about how we can build resilience (the capacity to withstand or to recovery quickly from difficulty). She provides some really practical tips: Renew your mind – The majority of our thoughts every day are negative and even untrue (aka “automatic negative thoughts” A.N.T.s) When that happens, we must…

Hey Reader! Today’s content isn’t “one more thing.” These tips aren’t extra tasks—they’re easy ways to weave faith into what you already do every day. 1. Sing about Jesus. Music is likely already part of your routine. Swap in faith songs: Jesus Loves Me, The B-I-B-L-E, Jesus Loves the Little Children. ???? Here’s a YouTube link with an hour of scripture songs. 2. Add God to daily tasks. Feeding a baby: “God made your tummy to enjoy this food.” Changing a diaper: “God loves every part of you.”…

Hey Reader! Adversity often shows up early. Family stress, trauma, poverty, instability—it all impacts the kids in your care. Many of you are in affluent areas where you might think this isn’t an issue…I urge you to look carefully. While you may not see poverty, you most definitely will see stress, instability and trauma in some of the children in your care. But here’s the good news: You can be a protective factor. (The info below comes from an amazing book – Overcoming: What Scripture &…

Hey Reader! We live in a world where screens are everywhere—TVs, tablets, phones, and video games are a constant presence in daily life. For young children, whose brains are still forming crucial neural connections, excessive screen time can have long-term effects on their ability to regulate emotions, focus, and think creatively. The Impact of Screens on the Developing Brain Every experience in early childhood shapes the brain, wiring it for how a child will engage with the world. When young…

Hey Reader! Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! We are thankful to God for your willingness to bring your whole hearts to the work that you do each day. May you sense the Lord’s great delight over you as you enjoy time with family, good food and maybe a little Christmas decorating! Need a worshipful Christmas song that reminds you about the arrival of our King of Kings? Check out this one or this one on Youtube! We’ve got a little surprise coming your way for Cyber Week! Keep an eye on our Instagram…