It was everything I dreamt of and absolutely nothing I could have imagined. I opened my eyes, popped straight up in my bed and sat quietly as the tears began…
Children
You are a Gift From Heaven
My 5-year old son woke me up a few days ago in an unexpected and precious way. Jon David is the early bird in the family and I’m the night…
Clean House, Clean Heart
So have you done any spring cleaning? Last week we tackled my boys’ room. There are four boys. In. One. Big. Room. Politely put, they are not neat freaks. They…
31 End of Summer Things to do in August
This has been a less than normal summer and many facets of the fall season are up in the air. Summer will be over soon and our kiddos will be…
Raising Other-Centered Kids in a Me-Centered World
“That’s my ball. I want it now.” “I want that blouse; you never let me get anything new.” “I don’t want to do “that.” ” I want to go out…
Why Is Screen Time So Alluring To Kids?
I was waiting in line to buy tickets for a school event. There was a little boy sitting on a chair, holding an iPad. Within minutes, a group of five…
Instilling Kindness In Our Children
My family recently went to see a movie that reminded me of the reality many kids today face: bullying, harsh words, being excluded. Of course, I knew this sad truth…
Make a Summer Memory Your Kids Will Carry in Their Heart
Do you feel like the summer days are fleeting and you haven’t done everything you wanted? Perhaps you had great plans to do something special with your kids and it…
Father’s Day Funnies
Here’s a little idea you might find appealing! In general, most men are fond of humor and enjoy a little fun and silliness, so this Father’s Day maybe we should…
Teaching Our Children to Honor Their Father
Father’s Day was approaching, and we had gathered with several families we know well to celebrate the fathers together. We’ve had a longstanding tradition to take a few minutes and go…