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In this episode, host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest Kimberley Payne to talk about simple ways to incorporate fitness into busy family schedules. 

Regular exercise is one of the biggest parts of a healthy life, but it can be a challenge to implement with little ones with short attention spans, or with children not that interested in sports or exercise.  

Listen in to 5 effective ways to make and keep fitness a part of your family lifestyle. These are easy to implement and will be a blessing to your family! 

Kimberley Payne is a Jesus lover, Oma, and an eclectic author. Her books boost faith, help readers face difficult challenges, and draw closer to God. As a mother, health advocate, and woman of faith Kimberley is on a mission to help her readers live fuller, healthier lives. 

Check out Kimberley's website for books and resources: https://www.kimberleypayne.com/

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Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends today, or enjoying a quiet day at home, take just five minutes to listen in as host Karen Ferguson shares the power of music to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health and includes some of her favorite Christmas songs you’ll want to add to your playlist to fill your home and heart today and every day of the year. 🎄🌟🎙️

Top Ten Playlist: 

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman (Phil Wickham)
2. Light of the World, Sing Hallelujah (We the Kingdom)
3. Hope for Everyone (Matt Maher)
4. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Casting Crowns)
5. Emmauel God with Us (Chris Tomlin)
6. Silent Night (David Crowder Band)
7. A Hallelujah Christmas (Cloverton)
8. O What a King (Katy Nichole)
9. Go Tell it on the Mountain (Maverick City)
10. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Frank Sinatra)

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Join Host Karen Ferguson on 5-Minute Parenting talking on the topic of holiday traditions. Christmas may be next week, but it's not too late to try something new this year to spice up your holidays! Karen shares 14 tried and true family traditions on her blog, and covers some of her favorites on this episode, with links to more resources below. Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟🎙️ 

Peanut Butter Kiss Recipe: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/healthy-peanut-butter-blossoms/ 

Christian Elf on a Shelf Ideas: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/parenting/8-christian-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/  

Birthday Cake for Jesus History: https://faithgateway.com/blogs/christian-books/birthday-cake-for-jesus  

Original Blog Post: https://www.karenferg.com/blog/14-time-tested-traditions-to-make-your-christmas-merry-amp-bright-

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Parents are pulled in so many different directions! Sometimes it can be diffcult to juggle it all. Today on 5-Minute Parenting special guest, Lynsey Martin, is on the show to share simple tips for managing time better. Lynsey is a busy wife, mom, and children's book author who is known for amazing time management skills! 

Listen in as she shares tips, tools, and strategies that will make your busy schedule easier to manage, covering daily and weekly practices like time blocking, calendar planning, self-care habits, and of course - grace! 

Recommended Planners:

https://www.emilyley.com/collections/all-planners 

https://laureldenise.com/collections/all-planners   

Lynsey Martin is a wife, Christian Mom of two boys and dog Ellie, a graduate of Santa Clara University and the author of How to get an Alligator out of the Bathtub. Originally from Southern California, Lynsey lives with her husband and children in Austin, TX. The inspiration behind her children’s book was a trip to the zoo with her boys and their comments of wanting to have the alligators come home to live with them; and so, the character in her debut book, Allistair, was born! 

Connect with Lynsey: https://www.mamabearbooks.com/pages/lynsey-martin-2?srsltid=AfmBOor9mSHSXtItduNBrYqC7BVZNU-Fazg-gwNq8OHY7YJygyg5V3R5 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynseymartinauthor/ 

Check out her debut children's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Get-Alligator-Out-Bathtub/dp/1960616226 

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Join special guest Ashley Wall on 5-Minute Parenting for simple ways to keep your kids engaged during the holiday break. 

This season is known for its hectic pace, and kids seem to have extra high energy levels, too! Ashley brings her tried and true ideas for keeping harmony in your house, and peace in your heart, with literacy-focused activities that will keep kids engaged.

Ashley is the Founder of Mama Bear Books, where you'll find her creative picture book series, perfect to keep your kiddos engaged, and a free resource section that is educational and fun! 

Ashley Wall is a Texas native, former teacher, and award-winning children’s author with a passion for inspiring young minds. She holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education, with over a decade of experience in the education field, where she developed a deep understanding of the transformative power of storytelling. As a mother of two, she draws from her personal experiences to create stories that foster children's love for reading, nurtures their imaginations, and promotes kindness and friendship. Ashley’s books are designed to captivate young readers while encouraging important values like empathy, generosity, and the importance of community. Throughout her career, Ashley has always been a passionate advocate for education and believes that books can be a gateway to learning and emotional growth.

In addition to being a children's book writer, Ashley co-founded MamaBear Books the publishing company, with her husband. She empowers others (all Moms so far) to publish their childrens books, inspiring and guiding them.

Website: MamaBear Books https://mamabearbooks.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21829125987&gbraid=0AAAAA-T-PEpdiPGtk4Q8fwULpH6uLl9Yv&gclid=CjwKCAjwravBBhBjEiwAIr30VDptWeHHgigTvtt_NgWwC-Wx-GX-gUiYlAdy6tdJGWWiXY92gSoH-BoCajgQAvD_BwE
Books: https://mamabearbooks.com/all-books/    Amazon Goodreads
Many freebies and resources: mamabearbooks.com/parent_teacher_resources

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The phrase "Attitude of gratitude" may seem overused, but there is no doubt it's essential to living a positive, healthy life - and it's Biblical! 

Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, as she shares from her personal experience one simple practice that brought breakthrough at a time when she was struggling with a critical, negative mindset. 

Grateful people think differently and they act differently. Gratitude is linked to many health benefits, including better sleep, higher self-esteem, improved mental and emotional health, and a happier outlook on life.  So, why not start a daily practice today! 

Listen in and then download your FREE Gratitude Journal + one for your kids! 

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I'm delighted to have return guest and homeschool consultant Kris Cox back on 5-Minute Parenting to share about her newly updated Navigating High School guidebook. This book is a helpful tool for homeschool teens as well as those in private and public school. 

This comprehensive resource draws on Kris' 17+ years experience homeschooling her four children, and 10 years' experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. It covers important spiritual topics and essential life skills for teens navigating the complexities of high school life, providing faith-based guidance on spiritual, emotional, relational, and life application matters. 

Sections include helpful resources and templates on time management, SWOT analysis, career planning, relationships, decision-making, and budgeting. The best part for homeschoolers is it offers a 1/2 credit for those who complete the workbook. Grab one for your teens and those approaching their teen years! You'll find it at https://hswithconfidence.com/shop/ 

Kris Cox is a retired homeschooler with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and 17+ years of experience in home educating her four children. She also has 10 years of experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. Kris believes that seeking God for guidance and depending on Him is the key to successful homeschooling. She’s the author of The Homeschool Life All-in-One Planner, Homeschooling with Confidence, and co-author of Growing the Fruit of the Spirit, a Bible-based Unit Study.

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In Matthew 5:16 Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." What would it look like to let God's light shine in elementary school classrooms today? Special guest, April Graney, shows young readers exactly what that looks like in her new children's book If Jesus Came to My School, published by Penguin Random House. 

April is on the show today sharing a word of encouragement to parents entrusted with the important responsibility of teaching their kids to be salt and light, wherever they are. She builds this foundational message on three things: purpose, prayer, and power, and shares a little bit about her own journey as a mom of 5 and teacher at a children's home and school for at-risk students.  

Listen in and be inspired! April also shares helpful resources for parents and teachers navigating classrooms of all types. Check out April's website, books, and resource links below. 

April's Links:  

Website: https://onehappyhouse.org/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/If-Jesus-Came-My-School/dp/0593796551
Sharing Jesus at School Devotional Free Download: https://onehappyhouse.org/if-jesus-came-to-my-school/

Download the If Jesus Came to My School  Classroom Activity Pack at www.aprilgraney.com 

Additional links: 

Moms in Prayer International: https://momsinprayer.org/

Decision Point: https://decisionpoint.org/

Christian Educators: https://christianeducators.org/about/

Teach 4 the Heart: https://teach4theheart.com/ Cookson Hills Christian Ministries: https://cooksonhills.org/
 

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Are you and your kids "Fruit Pots?" Join 5-Minute Parenting to find out! Special guest, Dawn Stephens, talks about discovering our true purpose by becoming vessels that grow the fruit of the Spirit, or what she refers to as "Fruit Pots!" 

Dawn Stephens is a former elementary school teacher and principal who has a children's book series about The Potter and His vessels. With each creative, colorful book telling a story about our relationship with God. 

Like the main character in her first award-winning picture book, The Little Pot, Dawn is a vessel created by the Potter. While eagerly allowing her Creator to produce the Fruit of the Spirit through her, Dawn loves to help others discover how they can be fruit pots, too -  growing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Like Little Pot, Dawn took a long time to discover her true identity and purpose. She searched for purpose as an educator, wife, mother, fundraising director, sales manager, business owner, and even a school principal. Her search caused her to define herself by what she held. As God continued to empty and refill her, she learned to focus instead on what He would grow through her. Each of her books teaches readers about the loving relationship we can have with our Potter and with each other. 

Through children's books, blogs, and as an inspirational speaker at women's events, homeschooling co-ops, Christian schools, writing conferences, and churches, Dawn serves the Potter and shines His light. She helps others learn to pour out, serve, shine, and not grow weary or burn out. Her books, keynote speeches, and presentations tell readers that God never finishes using them.

Discover more at:
https://dawnstephensbooks.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dawnstephensbooks/
https://www.facebook.com/DawnStephensBooks
https://x.com/dawnstephens
https://www.tiktok.com/@dawn_stephens_books
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnstephens/
https://www.youtube.com/dawnstephensbooks
https://www.pinterest.com/DawnStephensBooks/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dawn-Stephens/author/B002BM69PA?

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Positive affirmations have a powerful impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing, and they're even more powerful when taken directly from God's Word! Join 5-Minute Parenting as special guest Sally Cressman offers beautiful words of affirmations for moms of all types, straight from the Bible. 

If you're like most moms, you struggle with an overloaded calendar and loads of expectations that can be hard to juggle. Listen in and be uplifted as Sally shares inspiring personal stories, and godly encouragement that will cheer you on as a mom and daughter of God. 

Be sure to visit Sally's website, join her email list, and send her a message with "5-Minute Parenting" in the subject line for MORE special affirmations! 

Sally Cressman is the award-winning author of The Dance of Easter. She has written children’s Sunday school curricula, devotionals, and articles. Her publishing credits include LifeWay Kids Ministry, Focus on the Family, Moms in Prayer, and Nashville Christian Family magazine. She is passionate about encouraging moms and grandmas who feel unequipped in this digital age to confidently pass their faith on to their children and grandchildren. Sally and her husband of thirty-five years enjoy a relaxing rhythm in their home south of Nashville—close to their grandson. 

Website: https://sallycressman.com/

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Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈

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