Make Reading A Family Adventure
Farmers and gardeners know you cannot make a plant grow. . . the plant grows itself. What you can do is provide the conditions for growth. (Creating the Conditions for Student Motivation, Ferlazzo)
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Developing Your Child’s Artistic Sense
Hello from Karen Whiting Many of my books for girls involve creativity and crafts. This encourages that artistic sense. There are many ways to inspire creativity and art appreciation. Colors and beauty surround us, but we don’t always take time … Continue reading →
4 suggestions for when Littles Ask BIG questions
My youngest granddaughter looked up at me between bites of pizza and asked: “Who’s Jesus, Grams?” followed by, “Can I see him? Can I talk to him?” The Apostle Paul did say we should always be ready to give an … Continue reading →
Raising an honest family
Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple. Stay clear of pious talk that is only talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they’re not backed … Continue reading →
Five Ways to Share Love Letters With Your Child
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to write a letter to your child, to tell them how much you love them. But why limit it to one day a year? Here’s five ways to bless … Continue reading →
Kids Are Watching
When a close friend of mine found out she had breast cancer, she told me she was afraid to tell her children because she didn’t want them to be worried or afraid. I told her that her kids would react … Continue reading →