Most children look forward to the summer thinking it will be a time they can rest from learning. Most parents know it is important for learning to continue, just not with as much stress. Here are some ideas for ways you can make summer learning …
Father’s Day as a Single Mom
As a single mom I worked long hours and still struggled financially. Even so, I pulled together my pennies to buy the ingredients for a nice meal for my parents on Father’s Day. Always watching, my three and four year olds took note of this …
Grid Iron Grillers
Grid Iron Grillers are perfect for a Father’s Day cook-out. Simple, easy, and best of all…Dad will love them! 1 to 2 lbs. sirloin steak 1 lb. bacon 1 cup Dale’s steak seasoning (you can use any marinade) Soak steak in marinade for an hour …
Coping with Change
As multiplied thousands of students graduate from high school and college this time of year, they hear lofty advice from baccalaureate and graduation ceremony speakers meant to prepare them for the future. Orators urge them to keep learning, think positively, set goals, strive for excellence …
Schluss Before Bedtime
In my childhood German-speaking home, Dad called our large family together each evening for Schluss before bedtime. Schluss is a German word that means conclusion or ending. Schluss was our time of family devotions. Dad read a passage from his German Bible. Then we knelt …
The Challenge of Disciplining Children
One of the most challenging things I faced as a mom was disciplining my children. There were days I felt like all I ever said was no, stop, quit, and don’t. I would come to the end of the day spent. I hope as a …
Suddenly Alone
{Editor’s Note: Before today’s wonderful post, I want to let everyone know our daily articles may experience changes over the next month. Instead of Monday – Friday, we will be posting on a reduced level due to health issues within our staff. You might have …
Praying God’s Word for Your Children
One of the most important things we can do for our children is to pray for them. We started praying for our children before they were even born and now though they are leaving home, our prayers continue to be one of the greatest gifts …
Ways to Praise
Ways to Praise: Awesome, You’re the best, You made my day, That’s the best, A big smile, High five, Pat on the back, Great job buddy, Wow, Super, You are outstanding, Fantastic, Way to go! You are special, How creative! Outstanding job, Excellent, Great, Well …
Mom’s Night Out
Do you need a great night out with your husband or girlfriends? Are you ready to see a movie with no profanity or questionable scenes? Are you ready to laugh so hard your cheeks hurt when you leave? Then I have the movie for you! …