Thank You, Mom!
In less than a week it will be Mother’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the moms in our lives who nurture and care for children. I am blessed to have a godly mother who is still going … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
Leaving a Legacy
Have you ever participated in a relay race? You run or walk or pass the baton as fast as you can to beat your opponent…but your team still loses. That’s because you’re not the only person whose efforts count. You … Continue reading →
Reading’s Calming Effect
Tantrums… children have them and that’s part of childhood. Others hide and won’t talk. Their emotions are in a jumble and it shows. One release for emotions that helps is reading. For some, book that tickles their funny bones and … Continue reading →
When Your Child is Hurt by Someone’s Words
I remember my children crying from time to time because another child said something either to them or about them that hurt their feelings. Maybe it was simple name calling, or some accusation that was made. It’s one of the … Continue reading →
So Your Child Would Like to Be an Author – Part 5
We have been exploring ways to encourage children and teens who want to become authors. You can catch up on the other posts here: Gifts for the would-be author Writing reference books Contests to test the writing waters Publications for writers … Continue reading →
The Power of Hope
It lives on the edges of my mind, permeating everything I do. Without it, I’m sad, downcast, listless, feeling like my life doesn’t matter. But then hope walks in and changes everything. Even David of the Bible recognized the power … Continue reading →