5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint (ages 3-8), and an adult book, Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life,
I’m Karen Ferguson, your new podcast host beginning February 2025! I’m a wife, mom, grandmom and author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. I have a background in K-8 education and a passion for equipping parents to raise competent, God confident kids.
In this podcast, we cover parenting practices from both a practical view and a biblical view that will benefit your child’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our goal is to help you raise kids with a positive, godly self image so they can become all they were created to be. I know you’re busy so we’ll keep it short, let’s take just five minutes and dive in!
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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Tips for Helping Your Child Get Organized
It’s that time of year where kids are already back in school or soon will be. And one of the most important things we as parents can help our children with at the beginning of the school year is teaching them how to get and stay organized. Building these habits early in their lives will benefit them throughout their career as a student and later as an adult.
In today’s episode we cover:
1. Creating a designated homework space at home and why having a dedicated area prevents unnecessary stress and promotes a focused mindset.
2. Providing storage solutions for backpacks and school supplies as well as keeping a central family bulletin board or calendar to keep track of all school related things.
3. Establishing a regular homework schedule and setting expectations. How to establish consistency and routine, along with strategies to help your child adhere to their schedule.
4. How to keep homework and projects organized with color-coded folders.
5. Motivating and breaking down tasks for younger children. Stickers, rewards, and incremental steps can make a significant difference in their productivity and understanding.
6. Teaching your children the importance of planning ahead using calendars or planners and how they can track assignments and due dates effectively.
7. Understanding your role as a parent in helping your child with organization, including how involved you should be based on your child's age. Also, how you can provide guidance without taking over their responsibilities and allowing them to develop self-confidence as they learn to become more independent learners.
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