I recently had an ear infection that plugged my right ear for over a week. Not only could I not hear with that ear, it affected my total listening ability. The sounds I heard were muffled, confusing, and annoying. I … Continue reading →
Chillax That is a word that I am hearing a lot from the tween group (kids ages 10-12). Obviously it is a combination of chill and relax. So what does this have to do with the New Year? Well, I … Continue reading →
Jacketed hardcover 32 pages, separate end sheets Ideals Children’s Books, 2014 ISBN 978-0-8249-5661-5 SRP $15.99 Ages 3-5 Written by Eileen Spinelli Illustrated by Melanie Florian There’s a lot to love about this colorful, charming picture book that introduces readers to … Continue reading →
My family has always enjoyed hosting overnight company. Sometimes this meant one or more of our children gave up their beds for our guests. They always did it willingly, and were such good sports about it. But sometimes a guest would … Continue reading →
This is the last post in a four-part series of recordings from Bible passages about the first Christmas. Part one was posted on December 22, 2014, part two on Christmas Day, and part three on January 2, 2015. Readers are encouraged to share … Continue reading →
For most children in school, the Christmas break seems eons away from September. After Christmas vacation, the Easter break seems like it will never arrive. For me, the worst was always after Easter. Summer vacation was tantalizingly close, yet far … Continue reading →