Summer camp is one of my favorite things ever. There’s a fabulous mix of independence, fun adventures and new experiences. Coupled with God’s amazing creation it’s an escapade every child should have. But when you have a child that is fearful, shy, worried, anxious or sensitive, sending them off to camp might as well be the […]
Watch Me
June 13, 2013 by 21 Comments
OK. Confession: I don’t drink alcohol. My husband doesn’t drink. Our parents don’t drink. It’s just never been part of our family culture. When I was growing up, the only people in my family who drank were either dead or in jail. (No joke.) As an adult, I’m still not interested in drinking but I […]
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The Legacy of 100
May 7, 2013 by 7 Comments
A few weeks my children’s ministry type friends were at the Orange Conference. I’ve been to and posted about it several times because it’s exactly my heart–the church and parents working together. It helps churches equip and empower parents to raise their kids for the Lord. After all, churches get one day a week, while […]
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Helicopter Mom or Airplane Mom?
October 1, 2012 by 20 Comments
This weekend was Asa’s Flying Ace Party! And oh, my! It was so fun. I always say that about my kids’ birthdays, but every time I’m surprised at how fun they are! I’m going to give you the play-by-play of the party in a few days but today I wanted to talk about something I’ve […]
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Grandpa’s Handwriting
September 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Yesterday my mom gave me an envelope from 1978. Inside was a stock certificate. For my 1st birthday, my Grandfather bought me 40 shares in a company that developed the first ATM. I should be a millionaire, right? Sadly, my mom traded it for stock in a company that made 3D cameras. Regardless of my […]
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Celebrating, Singing & Delighting
September 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
I love holidays on Facebook. At Christmas everyone posts pictures of kids in pajamas covered in wrapping paper. Thanksgiving is usually full of updates about favorite foods. And for a few weeks in August and September, I love seeing everyone’s first day of school photos! All the parents are proud and exclaiming over how much […]
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The Simplest Way To Talk To Your Kids {And Keep Them Talking}
August 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
You know that typical scene where a mom picks up her tween-age daughter from school, she plops in the front seat, says, “Hey” and then puts on her headphones and closes her eyes? Or the one where the mom says, “So, how was school?” and the son responds with, “Fine. What’s for dinner?” I don’t […]
