Has anyone ever encouraged you to eat past fullness? Perhaps as a child you had to eat everything on your plate before being excused. Or maybe you had to clean your plate in order to “earn” dessert. Unfortunately, these well-intentioned … Continue reading →
It’s spring and all nature is beckoning you and your children to come out and watch the show. Perhaps there are birds building a nest in a tree or a birdhouse nearby. Look for new flowers. The azaleas have been in bloom … Continue reading →
Throughout the week we have been sharing ideas on this website on how to bring meaning and perspective to the Easter story. Understanding the ‘meaning’ of Easter is exactly what I had in mind when hosting a Last Supper for my family. … Continue reading →
Resurrection Day is fast approaching. While we focus most of our thoughts on Sunday, interspersing activities throughout the weekend will help our families prepare their hearts for Sunday. Here are some ideas for you: Thursday: Attend a Maundy Thursday service … Continue reading →
We’ve all stood aghast and listened as our child told a whopper of a lie. Sometimes they’re so outrageous you don’t know whether to laugh or cry! Some lies seem harmless and indeed may be. But others can be signals … Continue reading →
Project Overview: This project is appropriate for any child that can hold a crayon and only requires paper and a little artistic flair! As an author one of my favorite things to do is share my story, Perfect You, with children. … Continue reading →