Learning to Read
When should I teach my child to read? It’s a good question, and one that I was often asked during my years as a preschool teacher. Now that I am a children’s author, I am still asked that question. So … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
3 Online Trends Parents Need to Warn Their Kids About – Part 1
These days, the information superhighway resembles a virtual Wild West more than it does a highway. And the local sheriff is usually several steps behind the bad guys. Often the targets—our kids—don’t think they need protecting. McAfee’s 2014 Teens and … Continue reading →
Too Old for Jr. Church
Our church resumes its Jr. Church program this week after taking about a month off. Kids ages four through third grade are invited to attend. But what about the older kids? Should they have to miss out? Isn’t the adult … Continue reading →
Cooking With Children
In June, I spent a few days visiting two of my grandchildren. At one point we decided we should cook something and I suggested waffles. They were very puzzled and said they didn’t have any frozen waffles to cook. I … Continue reading →
Finding the Best Kids Books–Book Review Sites
More than 30,000 children’s books are published each year. How do you find the best among them for your children to read? Fortunately, there are a few good book-review sites that can help. Christian Children’s Book Review Founded by Kristina … Continue reading →
Blessing of the Backpacks
It’s almost time for another school year to begin. As the Sunday school superintendent at my church, I wanted to do something special to get the kids off on solid footing. I saw on Facebook the idea of having a … Continue reading →