If you watch little ones as they play, you will notice that they spend much of their time pretending. Imagination and fantasy are a very important part of early childhood development, and it’s something that toy manufacturers learned long ago. Baby dolls help little girls pretend … Continue reading →
A drink of water, that is. Is your child sluggish and irritable when she gets home from school? That groggy, “I need a nap” feeling could be a sign she needs water. Everyone knows a dry, parched throat signals dehydration. … Continue reading →
As parents, we try to prepare our kids to be independent adults. There are so many life skills that need to be taught in the short time they live with us. One of them is learning to cook. Some kids … Continue reading →
When I was growing up, there was only one answer to the question, “What’s the magic word?” It wasn’t Abracadabra. I’m guessing it was the same at your house, too. “Please!” That magic word was invariably followed up with the … Continue reading →
What does it mean to young children when they hear adults say, “Our prayers have been answered”? I can hear it now. The conversation might sound like this: “When we pray,” you say, “we are talking to God.” “When you … Continue reading →
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 Everything was set and ready for my author visit the next … Continue reading →