‘Tis the weeks before Christmas and all through our home You can recognize the season wherever you roam There are lights that twinkle on each shrub and tree And our seasonal doorbell plays carols with glee There are decorations on the mailbox and a wreath on the door
Read more →Are you experiencing it? That hustle and bustle that arrives with the Christmas season can be so contagious. Are your children experiencing it too? Our culture has led us to believe in “the more the merrier”: The more Christmas parties, deli trays, decorations, and guests, the more it appears that you are
Read more →Sometimes a parent’s actions are misunderstood by his child. For example, a mother lovingly places her toddler in a car seat knowing it will keep him safe. Yet, the toddler finds the seat restraining. A father carefully builds a back yard fence, creating a safe environment for his children to
Read more →I can hardly believe we are already past Thanksgiving. It has been such a wild year. I hope everyone had a great time with friends and family. Even in the worst of times, we have so much to be thankful for. I pray you were reminded of some of those
Read more →Oh, what fun it is to teach children new words. It can particularly be helpful, in teaching children to grasp the meaning of words, to demonstrate their meaning. For example, words such as over, under, around, and through can be easily demonstrated for a young child. As a child begins
Read more →A new study shows that dogs actually do resemble their owners, according to research from the University of California by Nicholas Christenfeld and Michael Roy. This study is, of course, referring to appearances. But, might there be other ways in which dogs might resemble their owners? In one scenario, Mr.
Read more →“Never stop for groceries when you’re hungry.” Have you ever heard that statement? It’s founded on studies that show that impulse buying results in greater purchases and more consumption of high-fat, high-calorie, and high-cost foods. In addition, people who shop when they are hungry are more likely to purchase things
Read more →We are what some people call a “football family”. Each member either enjoys playing, watching, or coaching the game. Even though we enjoy the strategy of the coaches, the athleticism of the players, and the enthusiasm of the fans, some of the participants I appreciate the most are the officials.
Read more →It’s not that I have a lot of clothes, but I do have the size of closet that only accommodates one season of clothing at a time. Every few months or so, I make plans to transfer clothes to a spare bedroom closet. This makes it more convenient to access
Read more →All day long I hear the word “hope” used in various contexts: “I hope it doesn’t rain.” “I hope I can make it to work on time.” “I hope I get a raise.” Children who become accustomed to hearing this word used often in conversation may adopt it to fit
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