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 →
Holidays, vacations, and Sunday drives bring back memories of singing hymns. Mom sang and played the piano so we often gathered around the piano to sing; and when we went on long trips we sang in the car. I learned the … Continue reading →
Guest Post by Rebecca E. Ondov When you were a child, how did you respond to the question, “What will you be when you grow up?” I’d blurt out, “I’m going to be an Indian and ride horses all day.” … Continue reading →