I’m Right Here
I recently vacationed in Kauai, Hawaii. While there, my husband and I went on a snorkeling boat trip. Now, what you may not know about me is that I’m not a water person. I don’t mind going on boat trips, … Continue reading →
Linda McQuinn Carlblom
Showing Teachers Appreciation
Here we are at the end of another school year. I have several friends who are teachers and when I recently asked them how they are, I got these responses. “I’m so stressed out.” I’m exhausted.” “I can’t wait for … Continue reading →
The One Topic I’ll Never Blog About
I’ve blogged on a lot of parenting topics. I made plenty of mistakes as I raised my three kids but I did a lot of things right, too. I’ve also learned a lot from watching my daughter parent her seven … Continue reading →
9 Tips When Meeting a Shy Child
When my youngest daughter was young, she was shy. She often lowered her gaze or even hid behind me when meeting someone for the first time. Sometimes she refused to speak when spoken to or would whisper in my ear what she wanted … Continue reading →
Gaining Children’s Ministry Momentum
Last weekend I directed our church’s weekend vacation Bible school. We have only a few children who regularly attend our church right now, but that was the point. We needed something to generate more interest and enthusiasm in our children … Continue reading →
“I Don’t Like You!”
While in an airport restroom recently I overheard the following conversation between a sweet, patient mom (SPM) and someone who I assume was her crying, travel-weary toddler (TWT). The mom never once lost her cool or her kind voice with … Continue reading →