People often ask me if I write only when I am inspired to write. The answer is no. I write because I am a writer, and sometimes the only inspiration I need is a contract and a deadline. Do teachers only teach … Continue reading →
Spring is here! The work of sowing and planting is nearly finished. When the sun shines, when rain and hose bring water, seeds will sprout, plants will grow, and another garden of beauty will have been born. If it’s our … Continue reading →
■10 Powerful Tips for Training Unstoppable Children ■Author: Patti Gibble ■Illustrator: Gibble Publishing ■ISBN-10: 0615564437 ■SRP: $10.00 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 In 10 Powerful Tips for Training Unstoppable Children, author and trained ministry worker Patti … Continue reading →
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 →