Motherhood
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How To Live Simply As A Family Of Five
Ok, so we’re a family of five and we live simply when compared to most families in the West. What does that mean in our case? How do we do it? We’re not superheroes. We’ve simply learnt to live with and adapt to what we have. So, here goes how we live with each one of these “limitations”, which actually end up being blessings. 🙂 How To Live Simply As A Family Of Five 1. Live simply with one car To be honest, we’ve only ever had one car as a married couple, so when the kids came along, we learnt how to live with that. How do we do…
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7 Tips On How To Train Children In God’s Ways
Hi mama! Today I want to talk about our task as Christian mothers and give some tips on how to train children in God’s ways. I’m not writing this as someone who has all the answers or does all these perfectly in all situations, but as a mama who needs to grow in putting these things into practise. These tips are based on areas God has been speaking to me about, and things I’ve noticed have helped my children learn more about God. Here are 7 tips on how to train our children in God’s ways. 7 Tips On How To Train Children In God’s Ways 1. Lead by example…
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The Boy – A Christian Short Story For Children
Today I’m sharing another short story for children. If you’re new here on the Unique Mums blog, my name’s Anna and I write articles for mothers on homemaking and Christian faith, as well as short stories for children. Some of these short stories are general stories with Christian principles, and some are Christian stories with references to God, prayer, and other Biblical truths. This short story falls into this second category, and it’s for children ages 7 to 10. This story is about a girl called Sarah, who found a boy in a field one day, and her life and his changed forever. The themes in this story are evangelism,…
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5 Beautiful Things To Enjoy During Winter After Christmas Is Over
Ok, so we’re now in the second week of January, and with the Christmas and New Year celebrations are over, it’s common to feel low at this time of the year when we think about the Winter ahead. So today, I would love to share some wonderful things about Winter that go beyond Christmas. 5 Beautiful Things To Enjoy In Winter When Christmas Is Over 1. Nature walks Walking in nature is beautiful at any time of the year, and Winter is no exception! In fact, if you go for a walk in Winter you’ll see things you won’t see at any other time of the year: winter flowers, frost…
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5 Last-Minute Tips For Mamas Preparing Christmas
Ok, so today I thought I’d share some practical tips for mamas who are preparing Christmas for the family. These tips are all working for me at the moment, and while it’s a fact that we can’t and shouldn’t control everything (aka micromanaging, or trying to control others!) we can still do our part in organising Christmas in such a way that will enable it to be a blessing to those around us. So without further ado, here are some last-minute tips for mamas preparing Christmas. 5 Last-Minute Tips For Mamas Preparing Christmas 1. Write a checklist and go through it one task at a time The best way I…
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Fluffy Goes Out
This is a short story for children ages 4-7 about a cat called Fluffy, who did not want to visit the vet but had no choice in the matter. If you’re new here on the blog, just to let you know that I’m an author and I write non-fiction Christian books for women and short stories for children. Some of these short stories have obvious Christian themes woven into the stories, while others do not. However, all my stories teach Biblical principles, which I always describe in the introductory note for the parents. The story I’m sharing with you today falls into this category. It’s a short children’s story that…
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5 Proven Ways To Get Children To Eat Their Vegetables
Today I’m sharing 5 proven ways to get your children to eat their vegetables, based on my experience of what works, and what doesn’t with my kids, as well as accounts of other parents I know. So let’s get into it: 5 Proven Ways To Get Children To Eat Their Vegetables 1. Reduce snacks Look, kids who aren’t hungry will be fussier with what they eat, than those who are hungry. I’ve noticed with my kids that when I get out of routine and give them more snacks than usual, they are a whole lot fussier with what they eat. When I stick to their usual routines, they have an…
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5 Amazing Ways The French Raise Their Kids According To Biblical Principles
Ok, so at the moment of writing I’m reading a book called “French Children Don’t Throw Food” and it’s a book about how the French raise their kids. The author, Pamela Druckerman, an American journalist and mum, contrasts the stark differences between French and American parenting culture. Now I’m not writing this blog post in any way to attack American parenting culture – I know little about it. Nor do I intend to put the French up on a pedestal, as I know they are by no means perfect, nor do I agree with all French parenting philosophies, for instance, the high value on crèche and schools over staying at…
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Matilda’s Lesson
Hello, mama! Today I’m sharing a short story about a little girl called Matilda, who thought rest was the answer to life until the day she had too much of it! This short story contains the following Biblical principles: – both work and rest are part of God’s creation design (Genesis 2:1-3) -work is important to bless others (Galatians 6:9, 10) So without further ado, here goes today’s story: Matilda’s Lesson Matilda sat at the kitchen table one sunny morning eating her porridge. Today was Thursday, which meant she would have gymnastics at school in the afternoon, as well as the usual routines of crafts, reading and joint games. As…
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7 Tips To Be A Healthy Mama And Enjoy Your Kids
Today I’m sharing 7 tops ways you can be healthier as a mother, have the energy to play with your kids, and even have the headspace to read a book at the end of the day. As mums, being healthy is one of those things we need not just for ourselves but for the wellbeing of our families, and when we prioritize our health the whole family community benefits. To be clear, I’m not a medical doctor, and these tips are just general tips that work for me as a mum. What I’m sharing with you today is part of my observable experience of what helps me to have energy,…
