Recent Blogs

Once Upon a Time

When is the last time you spoke to a family member and began your sentence, “Once upon a time?” Or how often do you tell your kids, “I do not like them Sam I am, I do…

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Summer Reading

These three special guys are a bit older now, and they keep my heart happy. I want the best for them just as you want the best for  your kids and grandkids. And the best for them includes…

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Celebrating Amazing Connections

Many of you know my husband and I do missions work in India. It is one of the most satisfying parts of my retirement life. I tell friends I have two “jobs” in retirement– India and writing….

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Eight Good Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Child

Good parents know they should read to their children–it’s the right thing to do. But life gets busy and schedules are full. And, if you happen to be a parent who suffered a little as you learned to read,…

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Building a Learning Environment in Your Home

Yesterday I asked my Facebook friends a question: “When you think about parents doing all the right things to make sure their kids are ready to learn, what do you think of? I began the list with…

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