5 Tips for a Toddler in Church
As some of you may know, my husband is a pastor, so when it comes to time in the pew on Sunday mornings with our toddler, I am on my own. Completely, and utterly on my own. Many weeks, the mere idea of church with my toddler is enough to make me try to come up with excuses for not going. But each week (unless we really are sick), we scramble into our church clothes, and run up the hill to the church. Our church happens to be at the top of a hill, and our house is conveniently located a quick three minute walk away. I am sure I cannot be the only one to dread the possible pew tantrums, or the nap-is-late-because-of-church meltdowns. So, here are my top five ways for managing my toddler in the pew. With these five tips, we rarely have to spend our time out in the narthex or in the nursery. 5. Let them play before church This one is actually very important...run off all of that extra energy before church! Before we put on our church clothes in the morning, I try to have my little...