I’m often fascinated by and enjoy watching God’s beautiful creation. Just outside my office window are two gorgeous magnolia trees. These trees sit about eight feet […]

I grew up enjoying Family Circus comics and have grown to appreciate them even more as a parent. Just the use of those two words together […]

Studies show that between the ages of 8-12 months the majority of infants learn to use the word “no”. Young children often use this word without considering […]

Today, I found myself intrigued by a friend’s recent trip to Alaska . I have seen pictures of the grand Alaskan wilderness before, but have never […]

One thing about emergencies: You never know when they are going to occur. And another thing: There are no promises you will be with your child […]

Have you ever chosen to read the last chapter of a book rather than reading it from the beginning,  chapter by chapter, as it was intended? […]

August is just not as pleasurable for me as the summer months of June and July. In June everything is blooming, birds are singing. In July […]

Although I’m not a doctor, there are certain diagnoses that are fairly simple to make by recognizing specific symptoms. Just as that statement is true in […]

There is tremendous excitement that comes with the arrival of a newborn. While holding a baby in your arms it’s difficult to imagine the remote possibility […]

I love the premise of the Staple’s “easy” button. When things ever appear to be difficult or overwhelming they are made easy with just a click […]