Recently I took my car to the mechanic for a much needed inspection. About a month or so ago, a new driver (who shall remain nameless!) took a practice drive in my vehicle. While pulling up my driveway, the driver … Continue reading →
Rebus writing uses pictures or symbols to represent sounds or words, with examples that go back to the Middle Ages. Lewis Carroll and others in the 18th and 19th centuries wrote letters using rebus pictures. Today, children getting ready to … Continue reading →
A drink of water, that is. Is your child sluggish and irritable when she gets home from school? That groggy, “I need a nap” feeling could be a sign she needs water. Everyone knows a dry, parched throat signals dehydration. … Continue reading →
As parents, we try to prepare our kids to be independent adults. There are so many life skills that need to be taught in the short time they live with us. One of them is learning to cook. Some kids … Continue reading →
When I was growing up, there was only one answer to the question, “What’s the magic word?” It wasn’t Abracadabra. I’m guessing it was the same at your house, too. “Please!” That magic word was invariably followed up with the … Continue reading →
What does it mean to young children when they hear adults say, “Our prayers have been answered”? I can hear it now. The conversation might sound like this: “When we pray,” you say, “we are talking to God.” “When you … Continue reading →