Finding Balance
Are you a person who is driven by so many goals and expectations that you find little time to do anything for the pure joy of doing it? I doubt that this is a pattern that fits everyone, but I am learning … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
Appropriate Tone in Books for Christian Kids
We’ve been looking at ways to find great books for Christian kids. I posted an overview of the topic here. One thing to keep in mind is the tone of the book. For the purpose of this post, let’s define … Continue reading →
Foster care – a family decision.
I shared in one of my earlier posts on foster care a little about my own family’s journey to foster care. Unlike many families who wait until their children are all grown up, or at least in their teens, our … Continue reading →
3 Online Trends Parents Need to Warn Their Kids About – Part 2
In Part 1 (August 3, 2015) of this article, I listed dangerous online trends parents and children need to be aware of. These trends include: Challenges such as the Fire challenge, Planking, and Surfing. Chat sites such as Ask.fm, Chatroulette, … Continue reading →
Books with Great Content for Christian Kids
It’s back-to-school time. Soon kids will be choosing books to read for school assignments as well as for leisure reading. Over the next few weeks, I would like to explore some things to consider when searching for great books for … Continue reading →
When You Feel Small
As fall approaches and new Bible studies begin, I wanted to repost this piece that includes a look back at a Bible study group that has meant so much to me. Do you ever wonder if your mothering matters? If … Continue reading →