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I used to read a children's rhyming Bible to my kids each night when they were between 3-5. They learnt a whole lot of stories and had fun at the same time. I agree that reading is a great way to teach your children.

If you can create your own that is truly wonderful. I'ts important to get your own inspriation from the Word. Having something to guide me works better for me though. It is quite easy to get lazy and "cheat" on preparation time for Sunday School Lessons, I've done it myself. Having a curriculum...

I love using it to see what my relatives and friends are up to, but I don't do a lot with it myself. I won't be letting my oldest have an account until she's ready, that's for sure.

I'm gonna grind away right now!

It's only my opinion here, but I don't think spanking of children of teen age is going to be very effective. My eldest is rapidly approaching that age and I would NOT allow myself to spank her. The only times I've been tempted is when I've gotten quite angry and lost control of MYSELF! I might...

I agree with Inca on this one. I don't believe all religions are created equal, so why should I teach my children that. I am not going to make them follow my beliefs either, but I will explain my reasons for thinking the way I do and acting the way I do. We should all be prepared to give an...

We're all different, but I do know this - My wife and I decided to try and have our kids reasonably close - 18-24 months apart. I can say that 10 years later it has worked out pretty well. It has made it simpler for us as a family becuase we can all move though the growing up stage together...

Good discussion. I'm probably guilty of letting my little ones spend too much time in front of the tube. I do strongly regulate what they watch, but still, I know I'm being lazy and not putting in the time they need from me if i use it as a babysitting tool!

I "think" that is is really a matter of personal choice. My kids have been participating in Halloween for the last few years, even though in our area it was not widely practiced. In my opinion it doesn't interfere with their faith, but if you have a strong conviction about it it's more...

Like some others have posted, it's important that you are the primary teacher and example to your kids. I try to pray with my kids of an evening and have a weekly family devotional so they are pretty familiar with the routine of sitting down and looking at some scripture. I have found this...

I pray with my youngest son every night. It's still mainly about thanking God for the blessings in our lives, like the Sun, our cat, house etc. I'm trying to introduce praying for other's needs (his friends etc). Let her hear you pray and she will immitate.

We let our kids believe in Santa until there were about 10-11. When they start asking the question - Is Santa real Dad?, that's when I started to have issues with letting the fantasy go on. I didn't want to say "Yes", because that's how I answer when they ask me about God. I want to speak the...

This is hard but I agree with the response above. If your friend is not live a life based on Jesus it's not going to work trying to impose rules on to a child, especially a step-daughter. A friend of mine has been going through a very similar scenario with a step-daughter, and he's a very...

Wow, this is tough! My boy loves his computer and video games and is pretty much addicted too. I've found it has worked for me to spend time with him playing sport, then he wants to play with his friends as well. Everyone's situation is different though.

I've certainly used "spanking" with my little ones when they were just that, little! I believe there is certainly a place for it, but it must come from love and not anger. Even Jesus driving out the money changers was done after he had stopped and made a whip. That would have taken time. I have...