It’s almost time for another school year to begin. As the Sunday school superintendent at my church, I wanted to do something special to get the kids off on solid footing. I saw on Facebook the idea of having a … Continue reading →
I will remember these past few months for the rest of my life. In March our beautiful niece died from head injuries sustained in a car accident. Easter weekend we buried my father-in-law who died of cancer, and last Saturday … Continue reading →
For those living in Florida, it’s a foregone conclusion that most families will visit Orlando theme parks at least once, if not on an annual basis. In my case, we live within a three-hour drive to a vacation destination most … Continue reading →
This week, I ate at a popular hamburger chain. The sign said that kids could read four books and them get a free hamburger. It made me think of different kinds of reading programs I have seen. Some of them … Continue reading →
‘Life Story Work’ is the phrase those of us involved in foster care use to talk about the background and ongoing stories of a child in care. It is a term that is wide enough to include all the details … Continue reading →
It’s easy to figure out some children’s interests because they talk about it or do it every chance they get. But others need some help in figuring out exactly what they enjoy. Others have so many interests it’s hard to … Continue reading →