I’ve blogged on a lot of parenting topics. I made plenty of mistakes as I raised my three kids but I did a lot of things right, too. I’ve also learned a lot from watching my daughter parent her seven … Continue reading →
On the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter, we celebrated my father-in-law’s life with a funeral service that he planned before he passed away. After the funeral we traveled to the cemetery where he was laid to rest next to … Continue reading →
Kindergarten. That’s what we call it here in Sydney, Australia; the first full-time year of BIG school. The kids are SO cute, with back packs almost as big as they are and new school shoes all sparkled and clean. They … Continue reading →
On March 11 my niece was in a car accident in Michigan. The early morning fog made driving hazardous and her car collided with a utility vehicle. Suffering sever brain injuries, she was placed on life support for 4 days, … Continue reading →
Little ones are adorable although self-absorbed. They don’t automatically understand the feelings of others. Books can open their hearts to understanding feelings and building compassion for others hat can increase as they grow and continue reading. For young children Read … Continue reading →
Many states in the US are experiencing another cold and snowy winter. The snow is pure and breathtaking when it settles on tree limbs and front lawns. But it can be messy and bothersome as it fills parking lots and … Continue reading →