Earlier this month, I posted “A Thanksgiving Cast of Characters.” Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about the events that shaped our annual American holiday. 1524-1614. European explorers visited the Cape Cod area. 1611-1614. 32 native men were captured and … Continue reading →
How much of the history of the American Thanksgiving holiday do you and your children know? As we all look forward to a sumptuous meal, time with friends and family, and perhaps a parade or football, I thought a look … Continue reading →
Until earlier this week, besides his family’s chocolate lab, the only animals my ten-month-old grandson had seen were in his books. This week we took him to the zoo for the first time. Was he impressed? We couldn’t really tell! … Continue reading →
Busy families might not always find time to visit the local library to leisurely look for new books to read. But if there’s a Little Free Library nearby, kids and grownups can still enjoy the wonder of finding that just-right … Continue reading →
Sometimes you run across a post that just has to be shared! I don’t want you to miss “When You Pray with Your Children, You Are Teaching Your Children to Pray” by Tim Challies. Although he’s a pastor (and a … Continue reading →
This sweet photo appeared this week on the Grandparents.com Facebook page. As grandpa umps a ball game, his little grandson imitates what he sees grandpa doing. So cute! And so true! Children watch the adults around them and do what … Continue reading →