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
Read more →Just by glimpsing the newspaper headlines we can easily see that life is hard. It quickly makes us aware of circumstances that challenge us, impending seasons of hardship and adversity, and noteworthy events of world crisis. In the midst of it all children are watching. They are observing how we
Read more →Parents may be responsible for teenage children following a “mutant” form of Christianity,* according to Kenda Creasy Dean, author of the book Almost Christian. What causes mutations? Mutations are the result of an error in the duplication process. In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples. In other
Read more →A recent article in New York Times Magazine addresses the issue of the way in which young people move toward adulthood, explaining that it is taking longer than in previous generations. The author of the article, Robin Henig states: The traditional cycle seems to have gone off course, as young
Read more →If there has not already been an app designed for a particular subject matter you are interested in it is most likely in the works. Created to make life easier, apps (short for applications) enhance the use of technology through convenience. Apps are becoming very popular because they are easily
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