Children are like smart phones. Always listening, and then giving notifications at unexpected times. When you surround your children with...

The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...

Ultimately we will be defined by who we are at our core. As a culture, as a faith community, and as individuals we will be noted for our...

Bibs and aprons are essentially the same sort of garment with the same purpose: they keep your clothes protected from food stains. The...

There is a big misconception about discipline in our culture these days. It is founded, primarily, in a basic grammatical error. You see,...

Memorial Day is a patriotic American holiday which is unique among the others. It is the day that we remember all military members who...

The summer sun is already shining here at our little home, and the days are lengthening. Light comes in so many forms and brings life and...

Rabbis sometimes wonder why Noah was chosen over Adam to save humanity from the trap of sin. There are many thoughts on this, but my...

While studying the literary genre called fairy tales, I learned a dirty little secret from the middle ages: The practice of infant...

We've all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. While this proverb does not express a Biblical view of parenting, it is...

If you give a child a sparkler, they will ask you to light it. When you light it for them, they might want to wave it around. When they...

The Big Bad Wolf, of dubious and questionable reputation, was a master of manipulation. With carefully chosen, seemingly helpful...

You are the glue that holds it all together. You know it, they know it. The problem is that glue, when it is high quality, dries clear....

We are all children of God, but my favorite people are actual children. They are so very precious that we must nurture them with extra...

Can you be a Christian without going to church? The short answer, of course, is yes. Being a Christian is about a relationship. However,...

We were just sitting there. Eating fresh bread and feeling a bit sad that we had to go home the next day. Time spent in Jerusalem is...

We all admire her. At least we know we should. The gracious, strong, wise, positive friend who can always see the bright side of things....

Rejection from parents, in-laws, coworkers, acquaintances, or teachers is painful and can destroy your confidence. Rejection can cause...

You've seen them in stores, in your child's school, your church, or, perhaps, in your family. Children who disrupt, act out, or behave...

Giving our children everything we can is a notion planted deep within the DNA of parents and educators. Time, energy, creativity...