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MOPS IN ACTION
Moms Serve Their Community
A MOPS group gives back to those in need.
By Jackie Alvarez
MomSense, July/August 2008

Moms who've found hope through MOPS International often desire to extend hope to others in need. And when a MOPS group works together around a service goal, they build stronger relationships between the moms. More…

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INSIGHT: If You Give a Girl a Dollhouse …
PRACTICAL IDEAS: Turn Work into Play

Parents You Should Know

UP CLOSE &AMP; PERSONAL
Up Close & Personal with Joani Schultz
How to experience the spirit of fun throughout your life.
By Mary Darr
MomSense, July/August 2008

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Jaci Velasquez: Everything Changes
Why everything's changed for this award-winning Christian music artist.
By Rachel Ryan
MomSense, July/August 2008

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
Up Close & Personal with Natalie Grant
Award-winning singer and mother of preschoolers talks about how she's taking care of girls.
By Rachel Ryan
MomSense, May/June 2008

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What guidance does the Bible give for parents seeking to nurture their kids' faith? What can spiritual cultivation in the home look like on a daily, monthly, or even annual basis? These critical issues and foundational questions will be discussed in this exploration of what it really means to cultivate spiritual seeds in the lives of your children. Sale price: $1.99

Choosing the Right School
Deciding where to send your young children to school can seem like a daunting task. This resource will help put things in perspective and describe various Christian points of view on education. More so, no matter what decision you make—God will be there with your kids. Sale price: $1.99

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Expert Advice

PARENTING
Discover Your Child's Strengths Through Play
How play helps get kids ready for the real world
By Mary Beth Lagerborg
MomSense, July/August 2008

PARENTING
Raising Great Kids: Leaving Places Without a Meltdown
Helping kids understand the significance of time limits.
Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
MomSense, July/August 2008

THE VIEW FROM HERE
Going for the Gold
"Wow, Mom … you're really good."
By Carol Kuykendall
MOMSense, July/August 2008

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It Makes Sense

What Lasts?
Knowing caring relationships will last helps us to invest our time wisely as moms.
By MOPS President Naomi Cramer Overton
MOMSense, May/June 2008

The Princess or the Pain?
Encouraging someone is a way to help heal others on our planet.
By MOPS President Naomi Cramer Overton
MOMSense, March/April 2008

Oh, What a Night
God's strength really is enough for any day.
By Caryn Rivadeneira
MOMSense, January/February 2008

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Just for Fun

ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS
Just for Fun
"Take time for you" + National Garage Sale Day + Creative Paintings for Kids
By Kristen Kill
MomSense, July/August 2008

ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS
Just For Fun
Moon Day; Kids in the Kitchen; Half-Way Day
By Julie P. Cantrell
MOMSense, July/August 2008

HUMOR
What We Love About Men
Men have some endearing, if not downright loveable, qualities.
By April L. Estes
MOMSense, May/June 2008

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MOPS in Action

Moms Serve Their Community
A MOPS group gives back to those in need.
By Jackie Alvarez
MomSense, July/August 2008

Survivor: Motherhood
How a military MOPS group connects moms with a survivor challenge.
By Jackie Alvarez
MOMSense, March/April 2008

Rez MOPS: Connecting Moms
Rez MOPS is working to break down the unspoken barriers in their community.
By Jackie Alvarez
MOMSense, January/February 2008

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Mom to Mom

PRACTICAL IDEAS
Turn Work into Play
Simple ways to combine household chores and playtime with your kids.
By Christina L. Farley
MomSense, July/August 2008

INSIGHT
If You Give a Girl a Dollhouse …
A moment of daydreaming in the chaos of real life.
By Kelli Simpson
MomSense, July/August 2008

INSIGHT
Banishing Boredom
Is it time to schedule some unstructured time into your child's life?
By Jaimee J. Coon
MomSense, July/August 2008

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Issues & Culture

Points of View
Why Should I Care About Planet Earth?
This is our Father's world: Take responsibility today for tomorrow!
By Elisa Morgan
MOMSense, March/April 2008

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Helpful resources to make an impact!
MOMSense, March/April 2008

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Spaces Traded
MOPS moms get room makeovers from Trading Spaces designer Laurie Smith.
By Rachel Ryan
MOMSense, January/February 2008

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Family Faith

MORAL DEVELOPMENT & VALUES
Volunteer Training
Get your kids to give their time
by Linda Kozlowski
CPT, Winter 2005

THE BIG PICTURE
'Have I Ever Told You About...?'
How sharing personal stories strengthens your family ties
by Brenda Jank
CPT, Winter 2005

CPT FAMILIES
'A Conspicuous Family'
The Marcelos represent three races in four people—and praise God for it
by Lisa Ann Cockrel
CPT, Winter 2005

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Kids & Culture

DISCIPLINE/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
The Good, The Bad, & The Filter
Seven ways to help screen culture's impurities from your children's minds
by Clem Boyd
CPT, Winter 2005

DISCIPLINE/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Tempering the Tantrum
Our expert moms tell the tricks of our trade
Good Ideas from Good Moms
CPT, Winter 2005

DISCIPLINE/CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
The 'Fast Listening' Plan
by Dr. Todd Cartmell
CPT, Winter 2005

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Family Devotionals

QUIET TIME
Quiet Time
by Cindy Crosby
CPT, Winter 2005

FROM AWANA
Family Time with God: January
Worship Songs in the Bible
CPT, Winter 2005

FROM AWANA
Family Time with God: December
Angels in the Book of Luke
CPT, Winter 2005

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Ages & Stages

GROWING UP/PRETEEN
Only the Lonely
Our 6th-grade son seems to have no real friendships. Is this normal?
by Mark Oestreicher
CPT, Winter 2004

GROWING UP/ELEMENTARY
No Laughing Matter
I overheard my daughter tell a derogatory ethnic joke to her friends. Doesn't she realize what she's doing is wrong?
by Marlene LeFever
CPT, Winter 2004

GROWING UP/EARLY CHILDHOOD
Transforming Play
Is it important to encourage my child's creativity?
by Mary Maslen
CPT, Winter 2004

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News You Can Use

RESOURCES WE LOVE
Our Favorite Things
by Raelynn Eickhoff
CPT, Winter 2005

CHECK IT OUT
Positively Parenting
How a coach can help you get a first-class family
by Caryn Rivadeneira
CPT, Fall 2004

RESOURCES WE LOVE
Our Favorite Things
by Raelynn Eickhoff
CPT, Fall 2005

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Parent to Parent

Resourceful Mom
Why Won't She Forgive?
by Janine Petry
posted 08/27/07

Resourceful Mom
My Child's Salvation
by Caryn Rivadeneira
posted 07/31/07

Resourceful Mom
Disappointing Family Vacation
by Caryn Rivadeneira
posted 07/17/07

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