Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Traditionally, Mother’s Day is a time for families to gather and to celebrate Mom. I have many cherished memories of Mother’s Day, but every year I am reminded of the tradition of a neighboring family. Every … Continue reading →
It is a beautiful, sunshiny day in Illinois. Families are outside enjoying the warm spring weather. Children care counting down the days until summer vacation. I love the seasons and all of the memory-making opportunities offered by each. One of … Continue reading →
“It’s a bird. It’s a plane.” Nope. Actually, it is the world’s largest catsup bottle, and it is very close to my house. I love it. Anyone who visits my home is very likely to take a field trip there. … Continue reading →
As I write this, I have the windows open in my office. It isn’t summer yet, but summer is surely just around the corner. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or the caregiver of a child, I am sure … Continue reading →
Tomorrow is Easter! It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, a day of joyous celebration. How can we help children remember the important message of Easter? Elementary age kids often remember from doing something. Here are two ideas … Continue reading →
It is Saturday! Yay! Let’s hear it for Saturday! What will your family be doing today? Saturday is a time for sports, chores, errands… It gets busy quickly, doesn’t it? I want to put one more thing on your list … Continue reading →