People begin making resolutions for the new year at a pretty young age. Sometimes parents can guide the preteen’s resolutions by encouraging them to start a new devotional for the new year. What are the benefits of devotionals for preteens? … Continue reading →
Did your family participate in the 25 Books for Christmas fun this year? Crystal Bowman posted about it here. I posted about a spin on the same idea for older kids. Now what? Maybe you have lots of new books … Continue reading →
Have you ever wondered why Christmas memories so often hold such a powerful place in our hearts? Joyful memories of Christmas seem even more joyful, and sad memories are even more painful. What is it that makes Christmas a threshold … Continue reading →
Just a few days before Christmas many families are putting the finishing touches on decorations, wrapping countless gifts, and preparing for guests. Each of those activities obviously can invite the cultivation of traditions. Everyone enjoys displaying and seeing their favorite … Continue reading →
At the start of this year we began a conversation, here on the Christian Children’s Authors blog, about foster care. We’ve explored many and various topics around the issue from why children need foster homes, to how to prepare for … Continue reading →
Crystal Bowman posted about lots of Christmas traditions for families. One of those was the highly popular 25 Books for Christmas. Recently I was talking with several moms about their Christmas traditions. One was the mother of preschoolers. The other … Continue reading →