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GOD, I FEEL SCARED Book Review
“Scared happens to us all, and that’s okay. But God doesn’t want you to stay afraid.” This is the theme in the picture book GOD, I FEEL SCARED (Zonderkidz, p.30). Three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene caused more destruction than anyone expected. As it swept through communities, it left behind inconceivable devastation and fear. Sadly, my daughter and her family experienced this in their Black Mountain/Swannanoa Valley community. Thankfully, they and their home are okay. Or, as she says, “We’re okay, but we’re not okay.” If your family has been affected by recent storms—figuratively or literally—then consider reading together GOD, I FEEL SCARED.
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GOD, I FEEL SAD {Book Review}
Last week, we had a special guest post by Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner about how to help our kids cope when they are sad. Would you like to know another way to help your children? Read to them the picture book: GOD, I FEEL SAD. I got this book to read to my five-year-old grandson. He was sad because the things he counted on—his family and his routine, were not “right” due to his little brother having surgery. Not only did this book encourage him, but the two-year-old little brother really honed in on it as well He was experiencing a great deal of sadness too, due to pain…
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When Your Child Is Sad: Tips for Helping Kids Cope {Guest Post|
It's heartbreaking when your child is sad. Do you need tips for helping kids cope with sadness? It's my pleasure to introduce to you the authors of this guest post, Michelee Nietert, a licensed professional counselor, and Tama Fortner, an award-winning author. They teamed up and wrote a wonderful children's book, GOD, I FEEL SAD. I have a book review of that book coming up. For now, glean insightful tips and encouragement from Michelle and Tama. WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SAD: TIPS FOR HELPING KIDS COPE By Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Your child comes to you, face wet with tears and shoulders shaking…
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LOVED & CHERISHED: 100 Devotionals for Girls – Book Review & Giveaway
If you’re looking for an easy-to-understand, yet spiritually meaty, devotional book then check out this LOVED & CHERISHED book review. Plus, there’s a giveaway with this one! Published by Zonderkidz, this beautiful hardcover book released in September 2020. Perfect timing to remind young girls no matter what is going on in the world, they are greatly loved and cherished by their heavenly Father. One reason I chose this book to read and review is because I have seen many tweens and teens struggling with emotional well-being. I was curious to read a faith-based book written by these two authors, especially with their specific skill sets. Allow me to introduce to…
