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…
Kids: Do They Grow Up Fast?
How many times have you heard older women say, “Enjoy your children each day. They grow up so quickly.” Meanwhile you have multiple carpools, sports…
God Created Your Child to Imagine
Why did God give us imaginations? We were made in his image. A fun day at the zoo is a window into the amazing imagination of God. What was God…
Parental Preferences for Kids' Personal Finances
Did you know there is an entire website devoted to providing the most current value of a lost tooth? According to theoriginaltoothfairypoll.com, the…
Sibling Harmony
My family recently gathered at my youngest son’s home to meet his firstborn, a son named Wesley. My little granddaughter moved from room to room…
Teaching Kids to Pray
Teaching your children to pray is a lot like teaching your children to love. If your child came to you one day asking how they could learn to love…
Back to Blahs, Blues, and Bullies Too
Back to school advice is often about returning to an earlier schedule, adjusting to new classes, and breaking in new shoes. Once school has started…