Helping Kids by Telling Stories
A friend was making friendly conversation with my oldest son during that “shake the hand of the person next to you” time in church. “You…
Children
Find posts about Children on MomLife Today. These articles for moms cover topics on everything from childhood to ages and stages of development, faith topics for kids and more.
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The Importance of Building Character in Our Kids (From a Mom Who’s Been There)
It’s a lament that I have heard too many times to count. My child is going off to college, and I’m scared to death because…
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Imaginary Friends are Universal
School in Albania starts on September 6th. This year my boy started 1st grade. I was dreading having him start school. School has been hard…
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New School, New Town, Same Old Me
Yesterday morning I dropped Rachel off at a new school. Again. I find it ironic that my child with high anxiety, autism, and apraxia—and the…
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“Do Right List”
Good manners are great gifts we give our children and one another. “Hello,” “thank you,” and “goodbye” are words that may garner a good response or…
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How to Teach Your Kids To Do Just About Anything on Their Own
My five-year-old is fascinated by The Little Engine that Could. He leans his curly head against my arm while I read from the exhausted halt of the…
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What is the Level on Your Tank?
Summer has arrived for many of us and will be here soon for the rest of us. Kids will be or are out of school…
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Building Character by Telling Your Stories
“Will you tell me another one, Mom?” My blonde-haired, blue-eyed son and I polished off peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while the younger kids pumped…
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8 Ideas for a Daughter with Brothers
My daughter is frequently seen running around the house in her leotard and filmy pink tutu, growling and brandishing a Nerf sword as she and…
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Daylight Saving and Autism
I’m not certain who came up with the idea of daylight saving time, although I know they had many good reasons for it. One thing…
