A New Place
My mom will be 94 next week. Her heart’s desire has been to stay in the home my father built for her 65 years ago. She is mentally alert and loves being in her home, but recent falls which resulted … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
Choosing the right puppy
If a dog is called man’s best friend, then perhaps it follows that a puppy could become a child’s best friend. But not all puppies are alike, and even more so, the dogs they grow up to be. Finding a good match between … Continue reading →
BOOKS FOR CHRISTIAN KIDS – READING LEVEL
And this happened… What could be better on a Saturday morning than a book sale? A book sale at my church, more specifically a book sale at my church with lots and lots of children’s books! This fun, Saturday morning … Continue reading →
9-11, Mr. Rogers, and Hope
September 11, 2001, was a strikingly shocking, scary day for Americans. But the world—and America—are even more dangerous and frightening places now. There’s no need for me to list the reasons why—you hear about them every day. Our children are … Continue reading →
Your Child’s First Smart Phone – Part 1
Mo-om! I need a smart phone! I’m the only kid in class who doesn’t have one. Besides, what if there’s an emergency? You want me to be safe, don’t you? You do want your children to be safe. But it’s … Continue reading →
Books to Interest Christian Kids
The last few weeks, we’ve been looking at how to find great books for Christian kids. The overview post is here. Even within your family’s list of approved books, the young reader will have definite preferences. We all have preferences … Continue reading →