Retail’s Quick Change from Candy to Christmas
I went to Walmart the day after Halloween. The “fun-size” candy was on the discount rack, and the Christmas wrap, ornaments, nativity sets,…
Helping Kids Finish the School Year Strong
Spring break is over, and there are still several weeks to go. There are more tests, carpool lines, book reports, and science projects. And the…
Raising Patriots
Our kids are hearing a lot of rhetoric these days on the news, in school, around the dinner table, and even in church. Kids tend to believe what they…
What should kids know about Memorial Day?
Kids probably think Memorial Day is about a day of vacation, barbeques, parades, and the chance to hang the flag out on the front porch. Parents tend…
A Little Bunny and a Lot of Jesus
Explaining the Easter bunny is a lot like explaining Santa. Santa is easy because that was simply the nickname given for St. Nicholas—who is a great…
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…
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…
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…