Valentine’s Day Bible Game
I love Valentine’s Day! It is a perfect time to teach about God’s love. Here is a simple game that you can use at home or church to remind young readers of God’s love for them and how He … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
Changing or Changeless?
I’m still struggling with the fact that they’ve stopped teaching cursive writing in most schools. Print? Yes. Script? Not anymore. No longer are children learning how to link the letters of each word in a continuous flow. But it’s not … Continue reading →
Snow Day Reading Fun
I must admit that I LOVE snow. However, a mom confided in me that snow days are not always the best days. Maybe it is too cold to play outside. Maybe there have been lots of snow days, and everyone … Continue reading →
The curse (or is it opportunity?) of ‘I’m bored!’
It’s holiday time, or perhaps just the weekend. The kids are home. Structure is out the window and free time is on the menu is lovely large doses. What a blessing! Or, perhaps not. Perhaps at your place free time brings her … Continue reading →
Give Poor Mama a Break!
The past few weeks I’ve relived my child-rearing years as my daughter and her young family have lived with us while awaiting the closing on their new home. With a toddler and newborn in the home, I’ve felt like time … Continue reading →
Redirection
I enjoy teaching at writers’ conferences. It gives me a chance to meet some talented writers and share some of the things I’ve learned during my two decades in the world of publishing. One of the concerns I hear over … Continue reading →