Family

Family Movie Night At Terra Square

ByTim Nolte October 6, 2017

I love that our community plans activities for the family. Watching the movie Sing tonight with the kiddos.

Tim Nolte

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A Christ-follower, husband, father, and WordPress Developer with Forum One.

Family / Kids

Are You As Smart As My 6 Year Old?

ByTim Nolte January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

So I just witnessed my 6 year old daughter count backwards from 90 to zero. I’m constantly amazed at how smart she is. Not to mention that she is already reading at a 2nd grade level.

Family / Featured

Ready For The Christmas Season

ByTim Nolte November 23, 2018

As is our family # tradition, we went and cut down our #Christmas tree and got the house decorated. The Nolte family is ready for a month of celebrating the birth of our #Savior.

Culture / Education / Featured / Kids / Parenting

Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint of Special Needs Individuals

ByTim Nolte October 15, 2019October 15, 2019

After discovering the realities of seclusion and restraint with our autistic daughter at school my wife an I are learning more about the realities of our schools and culture in how kids with special needs are being handled. We don’t disagree that something needs to be done, but there are alternatives that are safer and better for everyone. A recent podcast, LOMAH Special Needs Podcast (#39 – Restraint & Seclusion of Special Needs Individuals), that my wife an I listened gave very compelling alternatives. Use our alternative physical techniques of blocking. If you can restrain someone you can block someone. Kim Sanders – Ukeru Systems

Devotions/Studies / Kids / Parenting

A Timely Study I Needed This Week

ByTim Nolte May 7, 2017

This was an interesting week to say the least. Did it go like I had planned, or hoped, maybe not? This week did teach me some clear areas I need to work on as a parent, and an even greater appreciation for how amazing my wife is. This study was both timely and needed as I worked through this week. I highly recommend anyone in the parenting stage to give this devotional a read, but prepared to be challenged by it.

Daily Thoughts / Devotions/Studies / Family / Featured / Kids / Parenting

Devotions for Sacred Parenting – Day 7: A Season of Sacrifice

ByTim Nolte October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

“Our kids, by their existence, make a legitimate spiritual claim on our time, our money, and our focus.” – Devotions for Sacred Parenting by Gary L. Thomas I was challenged today in how I approach being a Dad. Too often I choose to focus on everything but my kids. Our time is too short with our kids, and there will be years ahead when we will have all kinds of time to pursue other things. I will say that this is one of the reasons I wake up at 4am some days to get a run in as I make an effort to not let my running negatively impact my family. #parenting #sacrifice #responsibility

Family / Life / Tech

Taking A Break From Tech

ByTim Nolte May 28, 2017May 28, 2017

So a few days ago a came across an article about a different app, for iOS, that had the intent on monitoring and setting up some boundaries when it comes to smartphone use. This app was one that had been previously reviewed, and recommended, for Android devices. I’m giving this a try, as I’m trying to do better with putting the technology aside and actually “being there” my family. The smartphone has it’s benefits, but like anything there needs to be a balance.