I am writing to you as one parent to another. My heart aches because my daughter has been targeted by mean girls at her school. This is not new. It is something that started in middle school and seems to … Continue reading →
I think the toughest thing about the end of summer for us is getting back into our daily routines that include: school, work, sports, and homework. Since the girls were little, I’ve done my best to try and ease the transition. … Continue reading →
My daughter, co-author, and mother-to-be was recently featured on Tyndale Publishing’s blog “Kid’s Talk Tuesday.” With her permission, I am posting it today for our CCA followers. As I write these words I feel the sweet kicks of a baby … Continue reading →
One of my daughters will graduate from middle school next week. It can’t come soon enough. You hear how difficult these years can be on children–maybe even recall your own challenges at that age–but until your child is the … Continue reading →
Raising children is a lot of hard work. It also needs to involve plenty of fun. Is there a way to do both? What can the lives of Almanzo Wilder and the pioneers teach us about the answer? In her book … Continue reading →
One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced in the last year is balancing family time with work. I’m sure many other busy parents can relate. When I decided to begin working outside of my home for the first time … Continue reading →