Teaching Gratitude
by Jean Matthew Hall If you live in the northern states or Canada you may already be feeling the onset of fall. I live in the south, so it will be another month or so before we see leaves changing … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Holiday
“Mom, I’m bored.” ANTIDOTE! 😇
Would you like an activity for family vacations, reunions, and to answer the ubiquitous summer complaint, “There’s nothing to do”? Rocks and pebbles have a magical lure. Who hasn’t picked up a few and added them to the collection at … Continue reading →
How to Truly Celebrate Memorial Day
I love, love, love this sign outside a local nursery! I had to stop by and get a photo—and flowers too. The sentiment on the sign expresses exactly what I have been thinking about on this Memorial Day weekend. And … Continue reading →
Play the ‘What If?’ Game—and Change the World
Non-fiction authors have been getting more creative all the time. With fun, exciting titles, formats and language, non-fiction books practically beg kids to pick them up and learn something new. Still, authors of non-fiction must stick to the facts when … Continue reading →
Explaining Easter Events to Children
Easter is HERE! What a joyful time of new beginnings, and renewed faith in Jesus Christ. But having conversations about each of the events surrounding Easter, with children, is not always easy. When I decided to use rocks and pebbles … Continue reading →
Do Children Know the Bible is Real?
As Easter approaches, I wonder if our children know Easter is real or do they think it’s just part of the bunny and egg story? A friend of mine voiced a concern that her grandson wanted to know if Bible … Continue reading →