Today’s teens are busy. They have many activities vying for their time and attention. A book club is a great alternative to the many “good” choices they have, and can be done in a variety of ways. Choose the … Continue reading →
In recent months I posted book reviews on Thornton Cline’s picture books The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin and The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Piano. He now has a third, and I am honored to have my name on the cover as … Continue reading →
People begin making resolutions for the new year at a pretty young age. Sometimes parents can guide the preteen’s resolutions by encouraging them to start a new devotional for the new year. What are the benefits of devotionals for preteens? … Continue reading →
Did your family participate in the 25 Books for Christmas fun this year? Crystal Bowman posted about it here. I posted about a spin on the same idea for older kids. Now what? Maybe you have lots of new books … Continue reading →
If you count today, there are 25 days until Christmas. December 1 is the first day of the Christmas month, so let the countdown begin! The days between Thanksgiving and Easter seem like a year to a child. So here are … Continue reading →
Halloween and all the masks and darker costumes often scare children. That provides an opportunity to chat about truth, reality, and pretend. 1. Start with doing some optical illusions.Place a pencil in a glass and look at it from the … Continue reading →