Honoring the Father by Honoring Their Father: Leading Your Kids in Appreciating Dad
For many years when my children were little, I had a tradition of playing a certain song as we kicked off our Father’s Day celebrations for my husband. The song was “Family Man” by Andrew Peterson, and in that song…
Celebrate Your Child in Meaningful Ways
A birthday is not just a celebration of another year passing; it is a celebration of life! It is about a specific human being with a specific personality, likes, abilities, and gifts. And a specific, unique person should be celebrated in specific…
Summer Fun with the Grandparents: Teachable Moments Included
Over the last year, many of us were unable to spend time in person with extended family members – especially grandparents. So our gatherings this summer will be particularly special. And, parents, we can make this time even more meaningful…
Teachable Moments in the Lenten Season
The season of Lent has already begun. If you and your family are getting a late start on this observance, or if you’ve never actually observed Lent before, it’s not too late to start. For families who profess faith in…
Don’t Miss It!
Note: I wrote this article ten years ago. And yes, I had forgotten these things again. Parents, this is exactly why we need to write our stories down! . . . Recently my children pulled out their memory books to…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…for Teachable Moments
The holiday season is upon us, and although some things will probably be different this year (Thanks, 2020.), there will still be plenty of hustle and bustle to manage for ourselves and our families. But what if we did more…
O, Christmas Tree
I love Christmas trees. I love the way they smell. I love the way they look. And I love the thoughts and feelings they evoke. I have fond memories of decorating the Christmas tree with my family when I was…
Towel Hugs
I don’t remember how it started, but sometime after my firstborn learned to walk, the tradition of “towel hugs” began at our house. Here’s how it works. After the toddler/preschooler gets out of the bath, they give their hooded towel…
Merry Christmas!
Putting up our family’s Christmas decorations, including decorating the tree, usually only takes a few hours. We could probably get it done even faster, but we get distracted by watching It’s a Wonderful Life, which is our yearly tradition. We also…
Family Makes the Best Memories
When I was growing up, my family and I spent a lot of holidays and Sunday afternoons at my grandparents’ house, and my aunt, uncle, and cousins were there, too. I have vivid memories of my siblings and me playing…
