I love learning activities that involve the whole child! An experience that involves seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and even smelling is much more likely to stick with a little one than simply hearing about it. Learning through all the senses is … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
Father. A title that evokes joy or sadness, blame or gratitude, depending on your personal experience. One thing it does not evoke is indifference. Four names of the Christ-child from the prophet Isaiah. And one of those names is Everlasting … Continue reading →
As Christmas nears, grandparents look for ways to share books with their grandchildren. Sometimes the children are near and visit often. Other times they are far away and visit at special times during the year – such as holidays. In … Continue reading →