Category Archives: children

Kandiah Kat

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

After much resistance – I succumbed to getting a cat. Sushi – our 9 week year old cat is now sitting next to me as I type this post. Will be doing some theological reflection on the nature of cats … Continue reading →

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The Prayer of Living Beautifully

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Here’s a little video my son and I made together to support the Bible readings at Spring Harvest this year. We had a great time this year at Spring Harvest. I really enjoyed teaching the Bible in 70 minute slots. … Continue reading →

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Best kids DVD movies 2009

Posted on July 4, 2009 by

1. Bolt its hard to fault Pixar – I don’t think they are the masters of Computer Generated Animation and i don’t think they have made a duff movie yet. This is a winning combination of a cute canine hero, … Continue reading →

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Next generation blogger

Posted on August 22, 2008 by

My 9 year old son has started a new blog all about nintendo games. Take a look at it and let me know what you think and how he can improve his blogging skills. We are using it as a … Continue reading →

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Best kids movies on DVD in 2008

Posted on August 15, 2008 by

Here’s my pick of the best kids movies on DVD in 2008. I am thinking of primary school aged children. There’s a similar list for 2007 and i have just made a 2009 list. 1. Wall-e Irresistably good movie – … Continue reading →

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Help I am a Sunday School Teacher 2

Posted on May 31, 2008 by

Have had lots of really useful feedback to the last post. It seems there are a lot of Sunday School teachers out there that really want to influence the next generation but have the same struggles I do. lets keep … Continue reading →

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The best games console for kids – here wii go!

Posted on May 27, 2008 by

There comes a time in every father’s life where in the interest of helping his children to integrate socially into their peer group sacrifices must be made. Thinking purely of their needs (ofcourse the fact that I had always wanted … Continue reading →

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Help I am a Sunday School Teacher!

Posted on May 4, 2008 by

OK so I was the naive one that thought that plenty of experience in youth work, a PhD in theology and plenty of years of experience of pastoring a church would mean I could handle five 11-14 year olds. I … Continue reading →

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Best Console for Kids

Posted on January 6, 2008 by

I have five children of primary school age and under. We spent a long time looking at the right console for them – balancing playability, portability, sociability and of course price. Here is my top console. Nintendo DS (Dual Screen) … Continue reading →

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We wish you a merry christmas

Posted on December 24, 2007 by
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Posted on August 29, 2007 by

(see the harry potter and the halfblood prince). This is part 5 of the Harry Potter series. I must confess I have never read a whole Harry Potter book and so my review is based around the film as a … Continue reading →

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Bridge to Terebithia

Posted on August 23, 2007 by

I was expecting a predominantly fantasy based film along the lines of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Especially as it was made by Walden Media. What you get instead is a very intense drama about two children who … Continue reading →

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Review of Children’s movies

Posted on August 15, 2007 by

Ok so a combined effect of a rainy August, 25p DVDs at Blockbuster have meant our family has watched a lot of children’s movies this Summer. Here’s some of our views on children’s DVDs. See also my 2008 recommendations. You … Continue reading →

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