Next week many families and friends will gather around the table to enjoy a hearty meal. Turkey, potatoes, cranberry relish, and pumpkin pie will be popular items on the menu. It’s a time to pause and give thanks not only … Continue reading →
I grew up hearing adults say all kinds of wise things. Just the sort of statements God would include in the Bible, especially in the book of Proverbs. You’re probably familiar with most of them. So how about a little … Continue reading →
I want to piggyback on Diane Stortz’s post yesterday. She reviewed a new children’s Christmas book, Goodnight, Manger. What are some ways that young children can learn (and imagine a little) about the birth of Jesus? How can we as parents, … Continue reading →
Hardcover with dust jacket 28 pages Written by Laura Sassi Illustrated by Jane Chapman Zonderkidz, October 2015 ISBN 978-0-310-74556-3 SRP $16.99 Ages 3-8 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Laura Sassi loves to tell humorous stories in rhyme. (Many other … Continue reading →
(This post first appeared on Parenting With a Smile on 3/14/14. I thought it might be appropriate for this Thanksgiving season, even though my circumstances have changed.) In January, my elderly father-in-law had several mini strokes and came to live … Continue reading →
The Sermon on the Mount is full of deep and beautiful truths. How do you introduce it to young children and help them start becoming familiar with this important passage? Here are some ideas and resources to help!. What does … Continue reading →