Reading with expression
“TO – om! Come HOME Tom!” I can hear the opening lines today, more than eighty years after my mama read the book Tom Sawyer to us when we were kids. I loved to hear her read and wished she would read … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Life
GREAT BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS — FORMAT Part 2
We are continuing a series of posts on the topic of great books for Christian kids. The first in the series was here. Last time, we looked at these formats: Books with Drawings Books with Pictures Books with Headings and Subheadings You … Continue reading →
Positively Strong-Willed
I have a strong-willed child and I’m so thankful that I do. Not that it’s easy, as any parent with a strong-willed child will attest. But there are some definite positives to raising a child with a strong will. I … Continue reading →
Let’s Color!
You’ve probably heard about the latest craze for adults. It’s coloring books! Publishers have been thrilled with the overwhelming response to coloring books for adults—and many adults are enjoying them. Some say it helps them calm down and de-stress. One … Continue reading →
GREAT BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS — FORMAT Part 1
We are continuing a series of posts on the topic of great books for Christian kids. The first in the series was here. The format of the book plays a key role in whether or not a book is appropriate for a … Continue reading →
BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS — PURPOSE
How do you choose great books for Christian kids? We are working our way through a list of considerations. Many times, we want the books to be overtly Christian – right? After all reading a book that re-explains or introduces … Continue reading →