Valentine's Day with Kids
It was Valentine’s Day and each student decorated a shoebox for the holiday. We all took turns dropping our Valentines into one another’s boxes. I…
The Friendship Fix
Some kids pick the best friends and some kids need a little help with “discernment.” God created our kids with the ability to choose, and he honors…
Raising Kind Kids
Are babies born “kind” or is kindness a learned behavior? After looking at several studies the best answer I could find to that question is “yes.”…
Your Child in 2017—Are You Ready?
If your child is under the age of one, think of them like the weather in Texas: If you don’t like something, just wait a week and you will see things…
Making Memories
I remember as a young woman hearing an older woman say, “Don’t wait for memories to happen. Your most important memories will be made.” She went on…
A Jesus Gift Under the Tree
Christmas morning should be a spectacularly fun time for a family. Stockings, presents, family, and church make the day joyful and fill the digital…
Make Advent Memorable
How often will your child ask, “How many more days until Christmas?” A good Advent calendar might be your best purchase for the holiday season. A…
A Tale of Two Turkeys
Tom Turkey was a big, noisy turkey whose feathers went every which way when he walked. Tina Turkey was just as noisy, but her clucking sounded a lot…
Where Do I Put the Pilgrims?
Parents have a rough November these days. Nothing excites our kids more than Christmas. I was watching the television and saw the ad for the Toys R…