I am a planner. One look at my month-at-a-glance calendar with all of its boxes filled and color-coded is enough to prove it. I think it runs in the family. My Colombian-born husband on the other hand is more spontaneous. … Continue reading →
“I feel like all I get done all day is minister to our kids,” I said. Well honestly, I cried. Yeah, I cried. You see, I was in the midst of a momma meltdown, seated on our little timeout stool … Continue reading →
“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 →