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Insights, Ideas & Inspiration for the Journey of Guiding Little Ones
This is your space for teaching tips, parenting advice, faith reflections, and thoughtful resources designed to help you guide the little ones in your life with love and confidence.
Let’s grow together, one insight at a time.


Guarding Your Future Begins Now
Many people speak of the future as though it is distant, abstract, or safely tucked away somewhere ahead. In reality, the future is never far. It is as close as the next minute, the next decision, the next word spoken, or the next action taken. What we often call “the future” is simply the present unfolding at speed. This is why guarding your future is not a task for later. It is a responsibility for now. A common mistake, especially among young people but not limited to them
3 days ago2 min read


Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We have journeyed to this point together, and what a year it has been. As we count down the final six days of the year, today feels like a sacred pause—an ideal moment for reflection, gratitude, and honest assessment of how far we have come. Thank you for being part of the With Auntie Nats community. Your presence, engagement, encouragement, and commitment to growth have mattered more than you know. My prayer is that along the way, you were not only encouraged but inspired to
Dec 25, 20251 min read
Purpose Precedes Performance
The exchange recorded in John 1:22–23 is brief, yet profoundly revealing. When questioned about his identity, John the Baptist does not hesitate, embellish, or attempt to elevate himself. He answers with clarity and restraint, anchoring his identity in assignment rather than status. He knows who he is. He knows why he is here. He knows what he is not called to be. His words echo the prophecy spoken centuries earlier in Book of Isaiah, and he aligns himself fully with that div
Dec 22, 20253 min read


How to Form and Maintain Healthy Relationships: A Guide for Rebuilding After Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has taught us many lessons, some painful, some eye-opening, and some deeply spiritual. Among the most powerful is this truth: we rise faster when we rise together. Relationships are not accessories in life; they are foundations. They strengthen us in crises and steady us in seasons of peace. Whether reconnecting with old friends, strengthening family ties, or rebuilding community trust, now is the time to be intentional. This guide will help you form, nurtur
Nov 19, 20253 min read


After the Storm
DEVOTIONAL (Part 2): Scripture Focus: I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten. Joel 2:25 (NIV) Reflection Title: After the Storm — When God Rebuilds What Was Lost Reflection Thought: Joel 1 reveals devastation. Joel 2 reveals God’s intention after devastation. After the locust plague, the people were left shaken, humbled, and uncertain about the future. Yet Joel 2 announces something powerful. Restoration is not only possible; it is God’s promise. Hurricane M
Nov 18, 20252 min read


In Praise of Pause: Teaching Our Children the Grace of Rest with Auntie Nats
Rest is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves, and one of the most precious gifts we can model for our children. In today’s fast-paced world, even our little ones seem caught up in the “hustle and bustle syndrome.” As parents, we sometimes find it difficult to get them to pause, breathe, and simply rest. Yet Scripture reminds us that God Himself rested on the seventh day, setting an eternal example that rest is not laziness but divine wisdom. Rest is not punishmen
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Rest as a Learning Standard: Upholding ECC Principles in a Rest-Friendly Classroom with Auntie Nats
In early childhood settings, rest time is often scheduled but seldom prioritised. Many educators observe that young children struggle to relax, even during quiet time. The reality is that many have already absorbed the culture of busyness, constantly in motion, constantly stimulated, rarely still. Yet both Scripture and science affirm the need for rest. God Himself modelled it at creation. The body craves it. The mind depends on it. Rest is not a lapse in learning but a foun
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Planting, Watering, and Trusting God for the Increase: A Reflection for Educators with Auntie Nats
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) As I listened to today’s sermon, my...
Oct 12, 20253 min read


Rest is Best: How Calm Moments Shape Early Learning Success
In early childhood, we often focus on active learning: colourful lessons, engaging play, and building new skills. However, here’s a truth...
Sep 22, 20253 min read
Turning Observations into Action: Using Developmental Information to Guide Programme Planning
In early childhood education, observing and recording children’s progress is only the first step. The real transformation happens when...
Sep 17, 20253 min read
From Notes to Nurture: Turning Developmental Information into Growth Opportunities with Auntie Nats
In early childhood education, we spend a lot of time observing and recording children’s behaviour . However, here’s the truth: those...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Rewriting the Story: Making Outdoor Play Count in Early Childhood Development with Auntie Nats
Recent national assessments have revealed that over 40 percent of our nation’s four-year-olds are falling below the radar in key...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


When Planning Fails, Children Struggle: Why Needs and Interests Matter in Early Childhood with Auntie Nats
In early childhood classrooms, every block we stack, every story we read, and every song we sing has a bigger purpose than simply filling...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Stress Management Is Not a Luxury, It’s Stewardship
In our fast-paced world, stress management is often viewed as something only privileged people can afford. Spa days, vacations,...
Jul 4, 20253 min read


Where Does Stress Take Us? PT.2
Embracing God’s Grace in Seasons of Stress Stress doesn’t stay still. It moves. It infiltrates our bodies, our thoughts, and our...
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Where Does Stress Take Us?
When I shared “When the World Feels Heavy: Embracing God’s Grace in Seasons of Stress,” I promised that our next stop would be a bold,...
Jun 26, 20252 min read


When the World Feels Heavy: Embracing God’s Grace in Seasons of Stress
Introduction: A Common Weight Stress is not reserved for a few. It is a universal language. Whether you're a teacher juggling multiple...
Jun 25, 20252 min read


To the Ones Who Carry the Deep Things: A Mother’s Day Reflection
“But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” — 1 Corinthians...
May 11, 20252 min read


DIY Fidget Toys for Kindergarten Learners: A Fun and Educational Activity with Auntie Nats
Creating fidget toys for kindergarten learners can be a rewarding and educational experience. In this blog, we'll guide you through...
Feb 21, 20253 min read


God’s Guidance is Always for Our Benefit
February 02, 2025 In life, we often find ourselves at crossroads, uncertain of which path to take. Decisions about our careers,...
Feb 2, 20252 min read
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