How Should a King Come?
A fun topic to discuss with the children in your life is what it would be like to be a king. How would a king be treated? What kind of clothes would they wear. What kind of car might they … Continue reading →
Babushka and the Opportunity of a Lifetime
One of my favorite stories to tell at this time of year is the Russian folktale, Babushka. I love it so much that last year about this time I began writing a screenplay of it. In May of this year, … Continue reading →
Heavenly Inspiration
Writers are often asked where their inspiration comes from. I have to admit, I never planned to write for children. The first book I finished was a women’s fiction novel. This book was co-written with one of my sisters. If … Continue reading →
Christmas Service Project Round-up
There is no better time than Christmas to involve your little ones in acts of kindness and service. Here are a few ideas to get you started! Ring a bell for the Salvation Army. No need to sign up with a group or … Continue reading →
J is for Jesus
Many of you may be familiar with the legend of the candy cane, but I did not know this story when I was raising my children. I wish I had—but now I can share the story with my grandkids. With … Continue reading →
Wonderful Counselor
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. Since most of my friends know this, they either feed my passion or tease me about it. Either way, I relish the four weeks of Advent as a time of joyful expectation … Continue reading →