Does your child have a favorite book or a favorite author? Have you considered helping them write about their thoughts, hopes and dreams using their favorite book as a mentor text? When I first heard the term mentor text there … Continue reading →
It’s a Jungle in Here, is the third book in the Joyful Creation Series, by Kristie Wilde and Is now available! Many children think something’s wrong with them if they’re different than everyone else. Maybe their skin color is different, … Continue reading →
Children hear about money at this time of year as adults finish paying taxes. It’s a good tie to consider ways to teach them how to earn, save, and wisely spend. When my children were young we had so much … Continue reading →
When life is good, praying is easy. We feel thankful and appreciative for all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. We are happy and eager to please. But what about when praying is hard? What do we do then? … Continue reading →
Easter and spring bring thoughts of little lambs and other baby animals. Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd and we are his lambs. Have some fun creating lambs and how Jesus is our shepherd. Read Psalm 23 as a family … Continue reading →
I sometimes ask myself how my children ended up the way they did. Now, don’t get me wrong—my children are wonderful. They are responsible and loving adult children. But they still did not grow up exactly as I would have … Continue reading →