Value. Humor. Love.
Through a mix of practical tips, laughter, and love, Valerie equips parents with useful tools and grace-filled encouragement, while inspiring authentic conversations among participants.
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Customizable for in-person events, virtual groups, and podcast interviews
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How to Raise Your Kids on Stories (and Why You Want To)
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Valerie helps parents use children’s books and personal stories to 1) connect with their kids on a deeper level and 2) help kids grow in resilience, creativity, faith, and more. Lots of children’s book recommendations and family conversation ideas make it easy and fun.
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SHARING IS CARING: Share YOUR FAITH STORY WITH YOUR KIDS AND DRAW OUT THEIRS
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Explore how the the right kinds of questions and storytelling can open up a world of opportunity for growing closer as a family, sharing God with our children, and helping kids better understand how God is working in their lives.
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Faith and Compassion in everyday moments
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Dive into simple but creative ways to talk to kids about God in the everyday moments of life. With lots of concrete examples, Valerie helps parents grow in their ability to see and share God’s love with their kids in daily routines and special moments.
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SHARE THE JOY: More Christmas CARING WIthout More Hussle
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* Available October to December 2023 * Our favorite Christmas traditions are perfect pathways to a Jesus-centered Christmas filled with big love for our neighbors (without a lot more effort). Simple, inspiring, and filled with Christmas cheer!
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Valerie loves to visit with moms’ groups, homeschool co-ops, podcast listeners, women’s Bible studies, and more about helping families grow in faith and compassion.
A former public school teacher, Valerie understands the importance of connectivity coupled with education. She loves fostering authentic connections with groups while delivering tangible takeaways and lots of jumping off points for further discussion. Learn more about Valerie here.
Email Valerie at valerie@oureverydayparables.com to chat about how she can serve your group or organization. You can also grab her printable speaker info sheet to share with your group.
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