I’m a proponent of having children, even very young ones, sit in church with you if they want to–and maybe even if they don’t! I understand how hard it is. I know you don’t get much out of the sermon … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago I shared about the prayer groups I’ve been involved in, praying for my children at school. (You can read that post here.) If you’re keen to be involved in a group like this, but there … Continue reading →
On July 18, Ava Pennington posted a wonderful blog about teachable moments with children—how they are often spontaneous and can occur as a response to something a child sees. I recently had a teachable moment while playing a new game … Continue reading →
Give your child a piece of paper and ask him or her if they could step through it. They will probably say something like “No way!” or “That’s impossible!” Next take a pair of scissors and make a cut through … Continue reading →
It’s time to prepare for a new school year! Teachers are organizing classrooms. Families are shopping for clothes and school supplies. Emotions are running high and low like the most unpredictable roller coaster ride of the summer.
Continue reading →Parenting, in all its complexity, can often feel like floundering in the dark. We read the ‘How to’ books, attend parenting courses, share our experiences with others but still it can be a somewhat daunting task. Then, along comes school. … Continue reading →
