If you want Christmas to be a significant time in your children’s memories, then you need to start thinking about how you are going to make that happen – you can’t wait until December because it is all go from then onwards. This Christmas Collection brings together all my heart-focused blog & podcast episodes so you can think about your own heart, your children’s hearts, and the memories you want to create before it gets too busy. My heart in creating these resources is to help you approach Christmas with the attitude that is intentional, relational, and heart-focused – so that your family can enjoy Christmas in a way that reflects what matters most to you.

Heart-Focused Christmas: Guard Your Heart (2024)

A look at what is in your heart leading into the season – because your inner life will shape the tone of your whole home.
Try this: Take note of what is going on in your heart – what are your motivations for Christmas?  If they are misdirected, then you’ll strive and perform and lose peace this Christmas.

Being a Fully Present Parent in December (2023)

Practical help for staying connected and attentive when December gets busy.
Try this: Set aside a short, interruption-free moment with someone in your family this week.

Preparing for Christmas (2023)

A good big-picture reset: what needs attention in your life, your home, and your relationships before you dive into the details of Christmas – don’t forget the hearts of your children in all the flurry.
Try this: Block out 30 minutes for planning – list what matters most and what you can let go.  Focus on what is important.

Plan a Heart-Focused Christmas (2022)

A practical framework for identifying 1–2 heart-lessons to guide your decisions throughout December.
Try this: Write down your heart-lessons and one real-life moment that will give you the opportunity to address issues of faith, beliefs, values, choices (the heart) .

Character Traits That Spoil Christmas (2023)

Identifying the patterns in yourself and your family that can derail your Christmas celebrations – identify and address these heart issues now – so that you can enjoy family time come Christmas day.
Try this: Choose one character trait to focus on and watch for opportunities to teach about it and practise it with your kids.

Christmas Family Bible Study (2023)

Simple ways to bring Scripture into the month of December, without big expectations or complicated resources.
Try this: Pick one passage to read together and ask one open-ended question.

Growing Children’s Faith at Christmas (2022)

What do your children need to grow in their faith this year as you celebrate Christmas – they may be tired of hearing the nativity story – how else can you talk about God sending Jesus?
Try this: Ask a child what they think Christmas means and build on their answer.

Making Meaningful Memories at Christmas (2022)

What makes memories stick, and how to create moments that matter without adding pressure.
Try this: Choose one simple activity to enjoy together this week.

Five Tips for the Best Christmas (2024)

These are some of the things that we did back in the day when we had young kids, and aimed to create a heart-focused, memory making Christmas.
Try this: Pick one tip you think will make the biggest impact on your family, considering where you are at today.

Hi there! I'm Belinda and I'm glad you are here!

I am a family life coach and help parents to raise their kids with faith, values and life skills in a way that is intentional, relational and heart-focused. Read more in my Introduction page

You can learn about heart-focused parenting through my podcast, blog and weekly email (Heart Boosters).

If you need help you can book a coach call or email me here.

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