“Real isn’t how you are made,’ said the Skin Horse. ‘It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.’ … Continue reading →
Tadeo Turtle Author and Illustrator: Janis Cox Paperback: 28 pages Publisher: Word Alive Press (2012) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1-77069-695-2 SRP: $13.00 Ages 3 – 7 Reviewed by Diane Stortz Rating: Editors of Christian children’s books often see manuscripts similar to … Continue reading →
I have observed that talking to a child isn’t necessarily something that comes naturally to people. So here are a few tips on talking to the younger set. 1. Get down on their level. Try to get eye-to-eye with the … Continue reading →
While getting your gear together for a camping trip, you check off your packing list… You have your clothes, food, water, tent, sleeping bag… What else will you need? Did you remember a flashlight so you can see to walk around … Continue reading →
Imagine that while you’re unloading the dishwasher, your little one starts pulling out the clean silverware and throwing it on the floor. Talk about annoying, not to mention the extra work he’s making for you. You can react in one … Continue reading →
I have been involved with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) for the past ten years as a mentor. Though today’s moms live in a much different culture than I did while I was raising my preschoolers, some things remain the same. … Continue reading →