Redeeming the Time
Question: Why did the woman throw her clock out the window? Answer: She wanted to see time fly. Okay, that’s an old joke and it isn’t very funny anymore, at least not to me. I don’t need to toss my … Continue reading →
Advocating for Your Child
I was brought up when it was said that children should be “seen and not heard.” Decades later, kids are encouraged to advocate for themselves in many areas of their lives. Sometimes, though, they need help. Parents can be strong … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving in the Woods: Book Review and Giveaway
Written for children aged 4-8, Thanksgiving in the Woods is a lovely new title from Sparkhouse Publishing that tells the true story of a unique Thanksgiving celebration. For more than twenty years, one family living in upstate New York has hosted … Continue reading →
Children and Tragedies
Children are facing tragedies daily. Parents are deployed. Storm, wildfires, and earthquakes destroy lives, homes, and communities. Cancer is no respecter of persons, striking the very young and the very old. How we address these situations affects our children’s reactions. … Continue reading →
Fear and children by Karen Whiting
Masks, scarecrows, and scary scenes may cause nightmares and raise fears in young children. That makes this season a great time to chat about fear ad trusting God. Read Isaiah 41:10 and post it: So do not be afraid. I … Continue reading →
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
My dear friend’s son, Jackson, has a hard time communicating because he is fearful due to sensory overload. Sensory overload happens when one or more of the body’s senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment. This can occur from loud noises, bright lights, darkness, touch, … Continue reading →