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By Kristen 2 Comments

Have You Filled A Bucket Today?

Learn how to be a Bucket Filling Family

Have you filled a bucket today? Are you familiar with being a bucket filler?  Maybe you've heard about the 5 Love Languages and how "love tanks" need to be filled up.   Many children are familiar with the bucket filler book because they've been introduced in classrooms, but it may be a new concept to you as a mom.  We love the Bucket Filling concept so much that this poster (below) hangs in our kitchen.  We've read the books and use the terminology of "bucket fillers" and "bucket dippers" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Bucket Fillers, Five Love Languages

By Kristen 12 Comments

Love Languages for Kids: Love Languages Quiz

FiveLove Languages of Children

Welcome! Hi, I'm so glad you're here. You're looking for the Five Love Languages Test for kids printable, right? I can't wait to share it with you, but before I do, you MUST know a few things... Parents are always looking for ways to get their child to learn faster, have great behavior, or perform better at school.  What if I told you that I know the secret? I've worked with children for over 20 years, both as an educator and a mom.  I want to let you in on a few secrets. Parents - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting and Motherhood Tagged With: Five Love Languages, Printable

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Love Languages For Kids: Gifts

Pin It Love Language Gifts All children love receiving gifts, however some children feel LOVED through being given a small gift. Is your child's love language gifts? Do they feel cared for when someone gives them something? Do they seem to treasure a special present or surprise? Do they love having their favorite food made for them? Do they get upset when it is perceived a gift has been forgotten? Do they put effort into creating thoughtful and often handmade gifts for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting and Motherhood Tagged With: Five Love Languages

By Kristen 1 Comment

Back-to-Sports Season

I just read a powerful article (here) by Tim Elmore,  on the involvement of parents in their children's sports.  We've all seen the helicopter parent, the one who yells from the sidelines, and the one that coaches all the time...even when they're not the coach.  This type of behavior really wears children out and can sometimes cause them to lose  love for the game(or  instrument or hobby).   As parents, we need the right words to equip and encourage our children. Researchers Brown and Miller … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Family Tagged With: boys, family, Five Love Languages, sports, tweens


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