When driving from Point A to Point B, you expect everyone to follow the rules of the road so you can all maneuver well. In spite of flashing lights, closed roads, and even gravel doing a number on your windshield, you have a destination in mind. And news flash: it is not the same as the person...
Friday Came First: Family Activities
For many families, the story of Easter is nothing more a gigantic rabbit leaving eggs all over the lawn, followed by a Pinterest-worthy lunch and maybe a church service thrown in for good measure. For Christians, however, Easter begins in The Garden with death becoming a reality because of sin (Genesis 3). There is unspeakable...
Are You Ready for Kindergarten?
As older parents of a single child, my husband and I were very cautious, controlling, and protective of our little one. When you wait so long to finally have a child, you tend to hold a little too tight. As we approached the kindergarten milestone, the anxiety in our home rose exponentially. We had...
Holding On While Letting Go
“Dance with me, Mommy,” said one little boy whose brother quickly echoed, “Me. Too. Please.” My heart is soothed by these words from the lips of my babies. Though they are no longer technically “babies,” as the book says, “forever and always, my baby you’ll be.” And so we sang and we danced, each of...
Triumph in Tragedy
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15, NET Over the course of the past two weeks, I have witnessed (from a distance) gut wrenching devastation as a family has walked through the loss of their youngest child. I only met the mother of the little boy twice, as she is...
First Day of School: Tips for Success
Starting school is so exciting with all the new adventures. However, all these changes can bring fear and anxiety. Here are some ways you can help your child have a happy start of school....
Preparing for Kindergarten
Director of Preschool Pals Kelley Wilkinson shares the milestones children should reach at every preschool age....