Important firsts
January is the first month of the year, so let’s look at a few important firsts with a man in the Bible named Philip.
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I Love You to the Stars–When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers
As the Baby Boomer population ages, dementia is on the rise. It is estimated that 1 in 10 adults over the age of 65 have some form of dementia. This debilitating disease affects not only the person, but the extended … Continue reading →
Winter Wonders
Stuck in the house. Nothing to do. “Mom, I’m bored.” How can we engage our children in their winter studies? Even older children may enjoy a short photo picture book. They can get lots of ideas for things to do … Continue reading →
Touch the Magi
We gathered for our family Christmas. The little ones played, opened gifts, and played some more. My son called his children to get ready to go since it was a ways back up the mountain. The least one came into … Continue reading →
M is For Manger
Several years ago, Teri McKinley and I were asked to write a Christmas story that offered something different and unique. Since this story has been told for thousands of years, and every year hundreds of new Christmas books hit the … Continue reading →
Five Important Categories of Food that Jack Sprat Could Eat on Thanksgiving Day
When Planning your Thanksgiving dinner with kids, it can be fun to think about what Jack Sprat and his wife could eat. The story, “Jack Sprat Learns About Food” helps children to learn about the different categories of food that we should … Continue reading →