Where Should My Child Go to School?
My oldest child just turned five, which means he will be starting kindergarten in just a few short months. After wondering where on earth the time…
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Encouragement For Parents Of Children With Learning Disabilities or ADHD
“Jake says he isn’t completing his schoolwork because he doesn’t know the alphabet.” I couldn’t believe what my son’s kindergarten teacher said. Six-year-old Jake could…
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Five Truths to Teach My Daughter Before Kindergarten
A few months ago, I wrote a post about savoring the last year with my daughter at home before kindergarten. I like to think that,…
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A Short Prayer for Teachers and Caregivers in a New School Year
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
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The Summer Equation: Learning + Fun = A Strong Start to School
Summer offers a much-needed break for families—a time to rest, recharge, and reconnect. While the school schedule pauses, a child’s growth—intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually—should not….
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Teaching RESPECT to Preschoolers
There are many important values that we need to teach our kids, but in my opinion one of the most challenging is teaching respect. Actually,…
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8 Ways to Be a Better Mom to Young Children
Are you in the thick of raising young kids? Here are 8 ways to be a better mom to young children and bring glory to…
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Surviving the Strong-Willed Child
I used to laugh when my mother-in-law Darlyne told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That’s until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad.
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Meal Time and Small Children
Meal time. When you have young children, it can become just another battlefield! Who wants that? I remember those days, and I remember being somewhat…
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Letter to a Tired New Mom
To a weary woman— Does your time to read blog posts feel expensive right now? Maybe you’re reading this with a bottle in your hand…
