Seventy-two Hours
My daughter-in-law had a chance to attend a weekend family event so I told her to go and I would watch the kids. My granddaughter is four and my twin grandsons are 20 months. I was excited about spending three … Continue reading →
Fall Fun and Reading
Growing up approaching fall meant more than back to school. It meant apple picking with pies, cider, applesauce, and other tasty treats. We simply headed to the backyard and started grabbing the ripe fruit from trees my great-grandfather planted. Fall … Continue reading →
Books for Beginning Readers: An Interview with Joyce Maynard
Last spring I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce Maynard at a book fair and learning about her books for new and struggling readers. The faith-based stories of Sunday Bells Publications are designed for young children who are just learning … Continue reading →
5 Ways to Deepen Your Child’s Self Worth
Auditions for the next American Idol season have begun. I used to be a huge fan of the show, but become less of one each year. Still somehow, it’s like a train wreck that I can’t quit looking at for … Continue reading →
Teaching Kids About India and Nepal
I’ve been reading and blogging about the story of Sundar Singh recently. It is a story full of elements that engage kids–mountain crossings, cobras, misbehaving in school, and even attempted murder! So for this month I thought I would do a … Continue reading →
Finding Balance
Are you a person who is driven by so many goals and expectations that you find little time to do anything for the pure joy of doing it? I doubt that this is a pattern that fits everyone, but I am learning … Continue reading →