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Do Your Kids Know You’re a Christ Follower?

February 3, 2017 By Jenna Hallock

Jesus says in John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Our homes are the first place our kids learn about God. We know inherently, and research substantiates, that a) children learn by watching and b) parents have a powerful influence – the greatest – in the life of a child. This logically leads us then to believe that children will learn how to be a disciple of Jesus by watching how we love.

Kids are learning how to love from us: both how to love others as well as how we love them.

Think for a moment about how you express love to your children. You probably clean-up their messes, feed them, buy them clothing and toys, and generally care for them. These are all good and important things. But the way we do them is indicative of our walk as a disciple of Christ.

It’s easy to get caught up in all of the doing for our kids and forget the greater purpose! We are to be pointing them to their beautiful Savior who can love and care for them infinitely more than we can!

Here are three questions to help you evaluate how you’re discipling your kids:

  1. Do my kids see my love for Jesus daily: praying, reading, and studying the Bible?
  2. Is my service to the Lord done from a place of joy? Am I connecting my service with my love for the Lord?
  3. Am I loving my kids out of the overflow of my love for my Savior and from my Savior? In other words, do my kids know that I love them and serve them because of the grace of God?

Whether your children are two, twelve or twenty, you can be an example of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus because of the way you love. Loving our children in the day-to-day, through the strength of the Holy Spirit, will give them a living, breathing picture of how to be a follower of Christ.

And this is his command:
to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ,
and to love one another as he commanded us.
1 John 3:23 

Do your kids know you’re a Christ follower because of the way you love? 

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Top 10 Most Viewed Parenting Posts in 2016 at 1C13P

January 9, 2017 By Lori Wildenberg

Moms, dads, and grands,

Thank you for trusting us with your family needs. Whether your family is a traditional, single parent, blended family, special needs, or adoptive family we have you covered! Our writers are all parents who are experts in their field. That is why we can personally relate and professionally support you in all your parenting needs. We want to encourage  and equip you in your quest to be the parent God designed you to be!

Below, in descending order, are our top 10 most viewed parenting posts in (not necessarily of) 2016. Some posts  met our readers deepest parenting needs so well that they are making a repeat performance!

10.  4 Things I’ll Tell My Kids About the Election

9.    3 Types of Temper Tantrums and What to Do About Them

8.   5 Things To Do With Your Son To Strengthen Your Relationship

7.   Five Things a Daughter Needs Most From Her Mom

6.    20 Warning Signs of Teenage Drug Use

5.   Single Mom Survival For Setting Goals

4.    I Don’t Want Independent Kids

3.   4 Things to Avoid Saying to a Stepmom

2.   12 Dating Red Flags to Share with Your Dating-Age Son

1.    A Single Parent’s Prayer

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Happy New Year!

With faith, hope, and love,
Your 1C13P Team

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How to Deal with Parental Insecurity

January 3, 2017 By Jenna Hallock

This month, I really wanted to share with you something relatable. You know, something that every parent raising teens/tweens could read and say, “Yes! That’s totally what we’re going through right now!”

And as I started to think about what’s been happening in our home, a great deal of insecurity began to rise up in me.

“What if the stuff we’re dealing with actually IS weird or abnormal?”
“What if that ‘expert advice’ is a joke?”
“What if the way I’m handling these critical years is all wrong after all?”

It was in that moment that I realized the topic God actually wanted me to share with you. I didn’t need some poignant or funny story of parenting. What I needed to do– for your sake and mine–was to confess my insecurity as a parent.

Maybe you’re like me and you are trying hard to get everything right.
Maybe the fear of not measuring up to your own standards or the opinions of others is overwhelming.
Or maybe, just maybe (brace yourself), God will bring you to the realization that He is currently giving me: If I seek Him first, I will be the parent He needs me to be for my
kids. Period.

Here are a few suggestions for seeking Christ in this season of parenting:

  • Spend time with God, in His Word, every day… Every.Day.
  • Pray “without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) When you find yourself worrying: PRAY. When you are second guessing your own judgement: PRAY. When you are seeing the results of bad decision making: PRAY. When your emotions get the best of you: PRAY. When you feel your mind drifting: PRAY.
  • Find a mentor. Who is someone who has been where you are? Who is someone who you respect for their walk with the Lord and the way they’ve raised their own children? Ask if you can get in touch when you feel unsure of your parenting.

God is using you right where you are, and if you seek after Him “all these things” will be given to you as well… wisdom, love, joy, confidence and a deepening relationship with Him.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

What causes parental insecurity in you? How have you dealt with it? 

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Christmas with the Crabby Crankies

December 2, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

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Christmas is just so magical… until it’s not. crabby

Maybe it’s you, maybe it’s your children, maybe it’s the store clerk, but someone… someday during this holiday season is going to turn CRANKY! crabby

We’re flying around in a flurry of Christmas activity, whether you’re determined to just survive the holiday season or make it the best ever. But our own sin and selfishness or our impatience with the sin and selfishness in others will steal our joy and make the kind of memories that are exactly the opposite of what you would verbalize you want your family to remember.

So, how can you cure the “crankies” when you feel them coming on? Here are 5 ideas to make sure you don’t have to spend Christmas with the Crankies:

  1. Build in some down time. Both you and the kids need some time to just “be.” Make sure that nap times (for parents too!) are available and keep bedtimes as consistent as possible. Don’t forget to have some days with nothing planned so everyone can relax and recharge.
  2. Shop online. Online shopping can be a genuine time and money saver! Many online retailers are offering free shipping (which to me makes it a no-brainer) and consider grocery stores that allow you to order online and even deliver the groceries to your door for a small fee. Worth.Every.Blessed.Penny.
  3. Prioritize worship. Lest we forget in all the shopping and baking and wrapping and event planning, Christmas is first and foremost to celebrate the coming of our beautiful Savior, Jesus. Worship happens in your church’s weekend worship services, but Christmastime is the perfect opportunity to worship as a family! You have Christmas songs/hymns and the Christmas story as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. Read the Scripture, act it out, make a craft, sing a few songs… you just did family worship!
  4. Keep sweets to a minimum. There is nothing worse than sugar overload. We feel sick, worn-down, and it make us susceptible to illness. Take a look at your calendar and identify events where you or the kids may over-indulge. Plan the rest of your week accordingly and remember to have yummy, seasonal fresh fruits and veggies on hand for munching all the way.
  5. Keep moving. We feel stress much more when we don’t have an outlet for exercise… kids and adults alike! Make sure you have time to move during this hectic season. Enjoy seasonal exercise like snow-shoeing or skiing, ice skating or sledding (you always have to climb back up the hill, right?!?). Or intentionally get in those steps with a walk around your indoor shopping mall or resurface the swim suits for the rec center indoor swimming pool.

How do you fight crankiness in your home during the holidays?crabby

You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they were created and have their being.
Revelation 4:11 

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Family Traditions in Daily Life

November 4, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

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Some of my favorite memories with my kids and husband are the annual events that we’ve made part of our family tradition. Tradition is what binds a family (or friends who are like family) together through the years.

In the summer, we join the same swimming pool and have many fond memories of playing and resting there together. In the fall, we make the same trip year after year to a favorite local factory to enjoy their “tasting room” and tour of the facility. We rake the leaves together and take pictures in the piles… a tradition we’ve had since our daughter was a newborn.

Winter brings traditions around Christmas and fun in the snow… movies we watch, foods we make, and songs we sing. Springtime in our home includes traditions like preparing to plant the garden, special cleaning projects and Easter celebrations.

But there are also the traditions of daily life. We might call them habits, and although these may not stand out distinctly, they are very formative in the lives of our children. Do we prioritize eating dinner together as a family? Do we read together at night? Do we joyfully serve one another (most of the time)? Do we include Bible reading and Family Time as part of our regular routine?

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Our family is the sum of both these everyday events and our traditions. And when we take intentional time to be thoughtful, we can  quickly see how all of these pieces of our family matter to God. He, in fact, is in every moment, every word, every experience, every meal or movie or chore… and we should acknowledge and welcome Him!

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As Christ-followers, it’s imperative as we raise our kids that we help them to understand as the great theologian Abraham Kuyper once said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, ‘Mine!’”

So, whenever I encourage parents to begin Family Time as a part of their family’s faith formation, I recognize that this is not just an opportunity to have a once a week experience, but a greater opportunity to help families make Christ a part of ALL their lives. Once we begin to talk about God, read His Word and enjoy learning Biblical Truths together at home, it will permeate our lives, grow our faith, and bond us together.

What family traditions and experiences do you need to ask God to transform in your home? Where can you ask him to enter in and bring peace, love, and joy to your family?

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If you need a jumpstart, try using our free family activity today with your family. You can find a new one each month at Family Time Training.

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth,
visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;
all things have been created through him and for him.
Colossians 1:15-16

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How to Live a Blessed Life (Part 2)

October 4, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

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If you didn’t read Part 1 of this post, go HERE. Take a few minutes to catch up so this blog makes sense! We’re looking at Psalm 1 to see what we can glean as women for our growing our faith in Christ.

Verse three says, “She is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither.”

There are three things I want us to see in this verse.

First, the stream represents God and all of the good gifts that are available to us as we delight in Him.

Secondly, we are the tree. We’re planted…ROOTED… by the stream. We’re soaking up all of the goodness that can only come from close proximity to God and His Word.

Finally, we will yield fruit in season. This simply means that as we stay faithful and rooted in Christ, we WILL bear fruit. And fruit is not just for the benefit of the tree, although it IS beautiful. The fruit is also for the benefit of others.

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Isn’t this just a beautiful picture?

Fruit is purposeful. It provides nourishment. Spiritual fruit is refreshing to your own soul, and by God’s grace it also refreshes to soul of others around you. Consider reading Galatians 5:22-24 as a picture of what kind of fruit the Holy Spirit wants to produce in you. 

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God’s Word tells us – specifically women! – that our spirit, when bearing fruit, is truly beautiful. I have met women like this and I hope you’ve been blessed to meet some too! They have an inner beauty that shines through… 1 Peter 3:4-5 says, “You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God and {for married women} accepted the authority of their husbands.” {Notation mine.}

I want to be a woman who is full of the abundant life Christ gives. A life that is a beautiful image of His goodness. Vibrant. Healthy, Fruitful. Roots that go deep and will not be moved. 

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It is this kind of woman who brings glory to God and encourages those around her because she is filled to overflowing with the Truth, Peace, and Joy of the Lord.

What kind of fruit are you producing?

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How to Live a Blessed Life (Part 1)

September 2, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

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I was recently asked to speak to the women of our church and the Lord led me to share Psalm 1. If you have time, go get your Bible and read these few short verses.

Verses one and two tell us who is blessed. First, we see what NOT to do, “walk not in the counsel of the wicked nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers…” We’re not just known for what we DO, but for what we DON’T do. We should not be known for things like taking advice from unbelievers, surrounding ourselves with a community of people who indulge their sin, or participating in activities that will lead us into sin.

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Practically speaking, this gives us a pretty clear default. We need to surround ourselves with others who know and love Jesus and who are seeking after Him with all their heart. We’re all sinners saved by grace, but we need to be fighting sin, avoiding compromising situations – you know what that is for you – and asking mature Christians to help us when we don’t know where to turn.

Followed by these statements, we’re told exactly what a blessed woman WILL DO: “her delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law she meditates day and night.” Blessing comes from knowing God’s Word… reading it… thinking about it… memorizing it… making it the joy of our lives.

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Delight. It’s such a beautiful word. What are some things you delight in? Your husband or kids? A new pair of shoes? Getting your nails done? Indulging in your favorite dessert? Imagine DELIGHTING in God’s Word! It is life! But we’ll never get that life if we don’t open up the Bible and read. That’s the only way to learn and grow. Actually being in God’s Word. And not just sometimes, but as much as possible!

Here are some practical ideas:

  1. Go to a Bible study group.
  2. Get a Bible reading plan. (Consider an audio Bible if this would be helpful!)
  3. Meet with one other woman weekly or monthly to talk about what you’ve been reading.
  4. Find a devotional book or app and use it daily.

Whatever you do, carve out time every day to read and learn God’s Word.

If you’ve never read the Bible before, start with one of the gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke or John and write down what you find interesting or meaningful.

Before you read, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Truth and convict sin.

A woman who is blessed is one who delights in God’s Word and saturates her life with it!

What is the next step God wants you to take?

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Naptime Wisdom from a Mom who has Weathered the War

July 21, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

Naptime Wisdom from a Mom who has Weathered the War

This is an editorial post. Much of what I write arises out of my own experience, but this post is somewhat different because I’m posing a question more than making a statement.

I’ll start with my question and you can decide if you want to keep reading: Are too many “mom blogs” written by those in the trenches rather than those who have weathered the war? 

Are too many “mom blogs” written in the trenches rather than by those who’ve weathered the war?…

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Recently, I read a mom blog that will remain un-named. The writer was advising young parents to skip out on any event, even important family events, that disrupted their child’s naptime. Now, here’s what I promise you… if I had read this 10 years ago when my kids were babies/toddlers this is EXACTLY what I would want to hear! {And I realize that’s just my personality… there are plenty of other moms who weep at the thought of missing yet another event because of naptime.} I practically worshipped nap time when my children were young for two primary reasons: 1) it was my only time for ME during waking hours and 2) I lived in fear of the chaos that would inevitably ensue from nap-deprived children.

This nap-time-at-all-costs blog is well-intentioned. The writer is trying to encourage tired moms. I get it. But, I’m on the other side of naptime. {My kids are at the lovely age when sleeping until noon is 100% more likely than taking a nap.} I’ve been there, done that, and I’m telling you that naptime should absolutely NOT rule and reign over any and every event or activity that conflicts.

Consider this, young mom: what sort of fellowship and face-to-face encouragement do you miss when you exclude yourself from social events during naptime? Who is missing these sweet, young years of holding your child for you? What memories aren’t you making?

There are plenty of times when naptime needs to be the priority. Routine is important and helps parents and children to thrive. I would even suggest that naptime should be the norm. BUT, consider what kinds of events and activities deserve to break the naptime routine. Decide in advance what you don’t want to miss. What are those things that you will regret having missed just because the baby needs a nap? I would boldly suggest that rules are for breaking sometimes! What is that thing that you wish you could do if it didn’t conflict with napping? Do it! Just once… see how it goes!

Consider what kinds of events/activities deserve to break the naptime routine. @FamtimeTraining…

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And be creative! When you are out for a special event during naptime, be prepared like the beautiful warrior that you are… armed with whatever is necessary to calm fussiness and make your little one as comfortable as possible under the circumstances.

So let me pose my question a different way: Can moms who have lived through the early years of parenting do a better job of sharing experience and wisdom rather than relying on new moms guiding one another? I felt convicted to share. I’d love to know what you think!

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She is clothed with strength and dignity; 
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:25-26

 

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5 Things to Do With Your Son to Strengthen Your Relationship

June 29, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

5 Things to Do With Your Son

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This post was co-written by 1C13P team member Jenna Hallock and her son, Eli. Enjoy 5 Things to Do With Your Son To Strengthen Your Relationship.

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When your son is little, you may or may not get excited about Legos or Matchbox cars, or trains or dinosaurs, or playing in the dirt. But, as he gets older, you want to engage him as he grows and matures. You play a role that no one else can to encourage him and give him unique perspective on life and faith. 

Moms play a role no one else can to encourage sons and give perspective on life and faith. @famtime…

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My son is now 10 years old and we enjoy hanging out together, playing and even just talking. Here are 5 things we love to do that we hope will inspire you in strengthening your relationship with your own son!

  • Practice sports. If he’s passionate about a sport, make sure you take time to play with him. Whatever he loves to do, get moving together. Take the time to learn the skills and rules if you don’t already know them, and encourage him to practice side-by-side and to work hard to do his best for God’s glory.
    {Eli says, “Basketball is my favorite and I love shooting hoops with my mom!”}
  • Go on an adventure. I believe boys are natural adventure seekers. Whether it’s trying a new restaurant, flying a kite, fishing or going on a nature walk, you can cultivate and support his spirit of adventure by making plans to do these things together.
    {Eli says, “On our trip to Yellowstone, mom and I hiked to the top of the Paint Pots. The view was awesome and we took pictures and videos on the way. It was one of my favorite parts!”}
  • Read aloud together. For the last couple of years, I’ll initiate reading one of The Chronicles of Narnia at some point during the summer or fall. We’ll read some each night before bed and it’s a wonderful bonding and learning experience. We also enjoy reading the Bible together (usually in the morning over breakfast) each day. A short devotion made for boys is another great way to talk with him using “boy language.”
    {Eli says, “Mom usually has to make me read with her, but I always like it once we do it.”}
  • Cooking (and eating!) together. Every boy needs to know how to cook a few things (eventually he will need to survive without you!). It will impress a girl some day and hopefully help him avoid eating a steady diet of microwave mac and cheese in college! Help give him the confidence he needs by working together in the kitchen and then savoring the fruits of your labor!
    {Eli says, “I love to eat and it’s fun to make new things in the kitchen. We like to play “Chopped” and make things using odd ingredients.”}
  • Playing games. There’s so much to learn from playing games – sportsmanship, rules, counting, strategy, teamwork – enjoy learning and playing together regularly! This investment of time speaks volumes in our busy culture and will make memories for a lifetime.

And honestly, what better way to make memories with your son that will strengthen your relationship than to spend time doing things that you both can enjoy! Each of these opportunities opens up space for conversation about things that are on his heart and mind… or topics that you know are important to discuss.

Time is the currency of relationship and the more you spend, the stronger your relationship. Enjoy it, moms!

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Five Things to Do With Your Daughter to Strengthen Your Relationship

May 10, 2016 By Jenna Hallock

Five Things to Do With Your Daughter to Strengthen Your Relationship

In honor of Mother’s Day, this post was written by mother-daughter duo, Jenna and Zoe Hallock.

Zoe: I can’t believe that Mother’s Day is here already and school is almost out for the year…

Jenna: … and long days by the pool are just around the corner!

Zoe: I know, being a teenager and all, that moms give us kids waaaaay more grace than we deserve, and Mother’s Day is a perfect way to celebrate that, and everything else, that moms do for us.

Jenna: Of course, none of us deserve grace. It’s a beautiful gift we can give one another, especially as we grow our relationship as mother and daughter.

For Mother’s Day, a post by mother-daughter duo Jenna and Zoe Hallock. @1C13P @famtime #MothersDay

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So with summer in mind, we have decided to give you five things you can do to strengthen your relationship.

  1. Zoe: Dress up! For girls of all ages, this is one of the most fun things that you can do together. Whether it’s getting out the old princess dresses and comically sized pearls, or going to your daughter’s favorite store and letting her try on things to her heart’s desire, it is a good way to make her feel special, have fun together and remind her that she is beautiful in God’s eyes (and yours) no matter what others say.
  2. Jenna: Just dance! Moving together is great stress relief and just good fun. Whether it’s pop, jazz, rock or praise music kick up your heels and sing along!
  3. Zoe: Story time! For older girls, watch as her imagination goes wildly into different plots and crazy characters while you struggle to keep up. For younger girls, help her tell the story involving her favorite bear. Either way, be creative together and reminder her she’s a part of God’s story.
  4. Zoe: Take a hike! No, seriously, walk with her. Talk with her. Sometimes all your daughter needs is for someone to sit and listen. I know, no matter what we try to say, there is always something that girls need to talk about. And no matter what, even if she doesn’t tell you, just being there for her matters (and maybe cheering her up with some sweets). And for little girls, you can show her all the love in the world by patiently listening while she blabbers on absolutely everything.
  5. Jenna: Bible time! Reading your daughter a Bible study, your favorite verses, or just showing her where to start in the Word, the Bible, is something that will be valuable for her entire life. No matter her age, showing her the way to a personal relationship with Jesus is the best thing that you could ever do for your daughter.
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Whatever you do together, remember that L-O-V-E is often spelled T-I-M-E. Share your time and share your love… it will give your relationship a solid foundation to be built on for years to come.

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Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice!
Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace.
And the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

Moms and daughters, what are your favorite things to do together?

IMG_2714 2By Jenna Hallock
Wife to Mark
Mom of two
1 Corinthians 13 Parenting Team Member
Family Time Training

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