One of a child’s most basic needs is security. Children need to know that an adult will always be there and that they will never be left alone. Children need to live in homes that offer a secure and stable environment where … Continue reading →
On July 9, Janice Green posted a wonderful blog about the lights going out and shared some great ideas on how to interact as a family. It reminded me how important it is for parents to connect with their children often–even … Continue reading →
Don’t you love it when God gives us a surprise that we could never have planned or imagined? I am sure we can all think of times when God blessed us in an unexpected way. One of my favorite personal stories … Continue reading →
One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Psalm 24:1–The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Can any statement be more simple and yet more powerful? King David sums it … Continue reading →
People often ask me if I write only when I am inspired to write. The answer is no. I write because I am a writer, and sometimes the only inspiration I need is a contract and a deadline. Do teachers only teach … Continue reading →
If you watch little ones as they play, you will notice that they spend much of their time pretending. Imagination and fantasy are a very important part of early childhood development, and it’s something that toy manufacturers learned long ago. Baby dolls help little girls pretend … Continue reading →