Hi! It’s Karen Whiting with some ideas to prepare for a fruitful summer that also balances a few types of rest children really need. Children and adults all need rest. Summertime often includes letting children stay up later, play more … Continue reading →
We’ve come to the end of our series of Bible Verse Memorization Word Puzzles. We’ve journeyed from Genesis 1:1-5 through Revelation 21:4, 6, from God’s creation of the world to when all the old things have passed away in His … Continue reading →
What is Juneteenth? Why is it memorable? Juneteenth is a belated celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation that President Lincoln signed into law on January 1, 1863 following the War Between the States, also called the Civil War. Even though the … Continue reading →
Where I live, school is out for the summer. This is a great time for kids to pursue interests outside of the classroom. Traditional activities—like summer camps, family outings, and campfires—all make this break a unique opportunity for learning. Wait—what? … Continue reading →
Stories that deal with difficult issues in an age-appropriate and engaging way are hard to find. My latest book, Matt’s Compusonic, employs humor and exaggeration to tackle the problem of video game addiction. Susan Thogerson Maas’s book Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest uses a story filled with adventure and mystery to address bullying, potential parental divorce, child abuse, and other problems many children face.
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