Learning to Read
When should I teach my child to read? It’s a good question, and one that I was often asked during my years as a preschool teacher. Now that I am a children’s author, I am still asked that question. So … Continue reading →
3 Online Trends Parents Need to Warn Their Kids About – Part 1
These days, the information superhighway resembles a virtual Wild West more than it does a highway. And the local sheriff is usually several steps behind the bad guys. Often the targets—our kids—don’t think they need protecting. McAfee’s 2014 Teens and … Continue reading →
Make a Bookmark Day
This week I saw a library sign. Summer reading is good, but I might add that fall reading, winter reading, and summer reading are also good. In fact, I think that they are great. I think you agree with me. … Continue reading →
Too Old for Jr. Church
Our church resumes its Jr. Church program this week after taking about a month off. Kids ages four through third grade are invited to attend. But what about the older kids? Should they have to miss out? Isn’t the adult … Continue reading →
Cooking With Children
In June, I spent a few days visiting two of my grandchildren. At one point we decided we should cook something and I suggested waffles. They were very puzzled and said they didn’t have any frozen waffles to cook. I … Continue reading →
Don’t Throw Your Toys
How many times was God going to have to remind me to trust Him? How many times had He shown me that He was worthy of my trust? I felt foolish for struggling with the same challenge to my faith … Continue reading →