These posts are all dedicated to parenting and becoming more positive parents.
Preschoolers! This may be one of the cutest stages in all of parenting! Preschoolers are little balls of energy, filled with wonder at the world around them. 8 Great Joys of Parenting Preschoolers It’s been a VERY long time since we’ve had preschoolers in our home, so I had to reach out to some of… Read More
Prayer. It’s one of the best things we can do for our kids. But, it’s hard to pray sometimes. It’s also hard to know what to pray at times. Many of you have shared with me that you really want to pray for your kids, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to… Read More
Elementary School. In most instances, it is the calm between storms. 10 Sweet JOYS of Elementary Age Children It’s that wonderful time of raising kids that falls between the terrible two’s and the rollercoasters of middle school. If Elementary School was a type of dog, it would be the “Golden Retriever.” If Elementary School was… Read More
It was one of the most unusual moments I can remember in our entire marriage. My husband and I were driving home from a trip and spending much time in the car. I decided to pose a question to him about one of my upcoming blogs. 5 Important Things Every Man Wants to Hear I… Read More
30 Timely Tips to Better Care for Your Aging Parents (Part Two) Recently, a friend asked me to write an article about how to best care for aging parents. I really didn’t have much personal experience in this area, but I knew many friends who did! I had to call on some of these “experts”… Read More
30 Timely Tips to Better Care for Your Aging Parents (Part One) Recently, a friend asked me to write an article about how to best care for aging parents. I really didn’t have much personal experience in this area, but I knew many friends who did! I had to call on some of these “experts”… Read More
David had been reluctant to serve the other Sunday school kids. I asked him why but he murmured under his voice, “They won’t say thank you”. Then, I just smiled at him… He was expecting me to lash out at the smaller kids. But I simply responded with a smile. That puzzled him more. He… Read More
We live in a day when so many, like the innkeeper in Bethlehem, make no room for Jesus at Christmas. I once read of a ROVING REPORTER WHO STOPPED PEOPLE ON THE STREET ONE DECEMBER TO ASK: “What does Christmas mean to you?” 6 Ways to Honor the Lord in Our Christmas Celebrations Here were… Read More
The holiday season often comes and goes in such a rush and hurried manner that it often leaves us so relieved that it’s finally over. Making Much of Jesus During Christmas with Your Preschoolers January comes and we sit back and feel like we can breathe, finally. There are so many obligations that we… Read More
I have loved holidays and traditions for as long as I can remember. As a newlywed, the opportunity to establish traditions and create celebrations in my own home was thrilling to me. I remember buying our first Christmas tree, coordinating the tree skirt, ornaments and stockings, arguing a bit with my husband over colored… Read More