In the 1970’s summer vacation meant: staying up late, sleeping late, beach bumming, Bible camp, and eating ice cream…lots and lots of ice cream. If we were bored, our mothers would offer us plenty of chores or look over their … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →