By Jean Matthew Hall I’m super excited to tell you about my first published picture book! God’s Blessings of Fall is the first book in my picture book series – Bountiful Blessings published by Little Lamb Books. The book is … Continue reading →
This time of year can be a struggle for Christian parents. Halloween seems like such a fun holiday for kids. You dress up and visit the neighbors, shouting “Trick or Treat” when they answer the door. They toss a bunch … Continue reading →
I had the opportunity to attend a district professional development workshop. The keynote was about brain development. It seems studies by Harvard and MIT researchers have shown gaps in children’s learning is not based on poverty but rather on conversational … Continue reading →
Author Karen Whiting has written a wonderful new book called 52 Weekly Devotions for Families Called to Serve. From reading Scripture with family to hands-on activities, the reader will discover ways to encourage family time and sharing. These devotions are for families … Continue reading →
Ever heard of the terrible twos? Of course, you have! A few toddlers breeze through the twos without much drama, but most do not. My granddaughter did not. She was quite the drama queen—especially when she was tired and didn’t … Continue reading →
I started playing a baritone ukulele close to 60 years ago when a friend showed me a few chords on her baritone uke. I fell in love with the instrument and soon I could play several songs using only those three chords. I eventually … Continue reading →