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In This House, We Will Giggle: Making Virtues, Love, and Laughter a Daily Part of Your Family Life

Can a silly contest or a picnic in the living room really help children grow in faith and good character? Courtney DeFeo, a mother in the middle of raising her own children, argues that laughter does more to shape young hearts than lecturing does. Her guide is arranged around one virtue for each month of the year. Every section offers reflections on how that quality shows up in everyday family life, along with a verse to memorize, hands-on activities, and questions for talking together. Playful traditions and games help families connect, point their children toward God, and encourage them to serve others with joy.

Audience
childrens
Length
medium · 256 pages

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