So, you and you family have decided to do foster care. Or perhaps it’s someone you know who has been approved to be carers. What now? How can you prepare to receive a child into your care? Or prepare to … Continue reading →
(This post first appeared on Parenting With a Smile on 3/14/14. I thought it might be appropriate for this Thanksgiving season, even though my circumstances have changed.) In January, my elderly father-in-law had several mini strokes and came to live … Continue reading →
Sometimes finding parent-approved, child-desired book for Christian kids can be a challenge. Great book are out there, but it can take a list of strategies to find just the right ones. No one wants to buy a book just to … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
My mom will be 94 next week. Her heart’s desire has been to stay in the home my father built for her 65 years ago. She is mentally alert and loves being in her home, but recent falls which resulted … Continue reading →