Not My Child
[Note: Part 2 of 2 parts on the Sexualization of Our Children: The Internet] For Part I, see (It’s Not Such) A Brave New World This content may be shocking, but it’s necessary for us to know! Not my child. … Continue reading →
Journaling Milestones
How much do children know about the day their grandparents, parents or they themselves were born? I sometimes wonder about mine, but our four grown children have less to wonder about their first days. When each was born, I wrote … Continue reading →
Be Blessed by Your Strong-Willed Child
Being the parent of a strong-willed child isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s frustrating. It’s stressful. There are days you wonder what you did to deserve a child who fights you at every turn. Why can’t Sally be more … Continue reading →
Celebrating Mom
Project Overview: This project is best for children who are able to write and requires paper and decorating materials. The coupon book – an oldie but a goody when it comes to gift ideas that children can make themselves. With Mother’s Day … Continue reading →
House Full of Prayers
Alongside the adventures of Dick and Jane and a dog named Spot, I grew up reading the Christian version, with renamed characters, Tommy and Sally. The publisher added Mommy, Daddy, and Baby but decidedly kept the dog named Spot. I barely salvaged one … Continue reading →
God’s Big Ideas for Kids
Yesterday I told you about my recent boardbook release God’s Big Promises for Kids (Standard Publishing). Well there’s more to the story. When I submitted my manuscript for this book, the editor responded that she loved the idea as well as … Continue reading →