And so it begins. Television commercials advertising the next must-have toy. Stores promoting layaway so families can have everything they want on Christmas morning. Maybe it’s because we can’t say “No” to our children. Maybe it’s because we can’t say … Continue reading →
Mothers are expert jugglers. They juggle family, relationships, chores, sports, school, friendships, church and a myriad of other things. But for a mother who is also a writer there seems to be an added and sometimes complex level of juggling. … Continue reading →
Whenever I hear the word “legacy,” I always think of children. What legacy is each of us leaving to our children and the children of others? A stroll through the pages of Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder reveals that … Continue reading →
Christian parents want their kids to read good stuff! The words and stories kids read can influence their ideas and also their beliefs. The sooner parents get good books into the hands of their children, the better. That’s why Bible … Continue reading →
For the past month, many students have experienced a rude awakening. While using phrases such as “C U L8R” might work for Facebook, Twitter, or other social media networks, they’re finding teachers and professors aren’t quite so accepting.Grammar counts. Not … Continue reading →
I am hassled, hurried and surrounded by ‘should do’s and ‘could do’s and probably ‘ought to do’s. My ‘mother’ voice is strained and sharp I command and bark instead of asking politely the very thing I scold my children for. … Continue reading →
