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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Most parents understand the importance of preparation. As parents, we are continually preparing our children for something: We equip them with necessary school supplies in preparation […]

Life is full of opposites: night and day, black and white, hot and cold. Yet, there are no greater opposites than Jesus Christ and Satan—they are […]

Preschoolers enjoy asking “why” questions: Why is the giraffe’s neck so long? Why does grandpa walk with a cane? Why is the grass green? Although receiving […]

Many children love the simple game of “Connect the Dots”. You know, the game where you draw a line from one numbered dot to the next […]

Do you have a favorite Christmas memory? Maybe it was the year your parents surprised you with a gift you never thought they would give, the […]

I wonder how much time, money, and effort the average parent spends trying to keep his or her child safe? As parents, we watch over our […]