Learning to Read
When should I teach my child to read? It’s a good question, and one that I was often asked during my years as a preschool teacher. Now that I am a children’s author, I am still asked that question. So … Continue reading →
Crystal Bowman
Crystal Bowman is an award winning, bestselling author, of more than 100 books for children. She is also a lyricist, speaker, mentor, and freelance editor. She has written for many popular series such as Little Blessings, I Can Read, Berenstain Bears, Boz the Bear, and The Princess Parables. She is the co-author of Our Daily Bread for Kids and M is for Manger. She speaks at schools, churches, teachers' conventions, and writers' conferences. www.crystalbowman.com https://www.facebook.com/crystaljbowman
God is Near
I will remember these past few months for the rest of my life. In March our beautiful niece died from head injuries sustained in a car accident. Easter weekend we buried my father-in-law who died of cancer, and last Saturday … Continue reading →
Raising Warriors
My daughter, co-author, and mother-to-be was recently featured on Tyndale Publishing’s blog “Kid’s Talk Tuesday.” With her permission, I am posting it today for our CCA followers. As I write these words I feel the sweet kicks of a baby … Continue reading →
A Mother’s Plea
“My daughter is six years old. She’s adorable, sweet, and loving. She has a beautiful smile and is a happy child. She loves to play and would be a good friend. But she doesn’t have any friends. In fact, she … Continue reading →
Teachable God Moments
My husband and I joined my son and his family for a Memorial Day weekend in Palm Island, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever I am surrounded by nature, I feel like I am closer to God. Roaring waves, … Continue reading →
Tips for Fun Family Devotions
Carol McAdams Moore has written some great devotional books for preteens and talked about the importance of devotions in her May 16 blog. In her January 10 blog of this year, Carol talked about establishing devotional routines with children. I … Continue reading →