As a baseball fan, you’d love to take your kids to the ball park, but the thought of keeping your little ones in a confined space for three hours is daunting. Will they be bored? Whiney? Will it be a … Continue reading →
I love the more relaxed pace of summer. But I also recall the cries of “I’m bored!” within the first week of summer vacation. Those summer days, though they sometimes seem to pass by in a mere blink, can also … Continue reading →
As parents it’s easy to get uptight and take things too seriously. When we were raising our kids, I sometimes found myself feeling anxious or irritated by my children’s antics. I realized I was parenting out of fear instead of … Continue reading →
I’ve done it four times before. I now have five wonderful grandchildren, all belonging to my daughter and her husband. They range in age from 11 years to 15 months. A new baby is due to make his appearance sometime … Continue reading →
I remember a time when I was a teen and had really disappointed my parents. I had made a bad decision, one I knew I shouldn’t make. I felt awful, even shed tears, and wondered how I’d be punished. But … Continue reading →
Easter is my favorite holiday. I love the time of year it comes, new life springing forth in trees budding and flowers bursting. I love the hope for brighter, warmer days that comes with it. But most of all, I … Continue reading →