Be Intentional About Raising Respectful, Responsible, and Resourceful Kids
My mother is still living—in fact, at almost 92, she is still an active member of our family as well as our church family. She worked full time until she was 83 and questioned her retirement even then. She is
5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree
It's easier to agree than disagree. But, since we are not robots, that will not always, if hardly ever, happen. What we are seeing in our political world right now makes it very clear that people are not going to
You’re Going to be a Brand-New Grandparent! Are You Ready?
What is smaller than a breadbox, fits perfectly in your arms, and keeps you from getting anything done? A new grandbaby!!! First, CONGRATUATIONS! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The greatest thing you didn’t know you needed
Turn, Turn, Turn
In my book, Rockstar Grandparent, I talk about the popular song, Turn, Turn, Turn, by Pete Seeger and made famous by the singing group, the Byrds, in 1965. I use song titles as the chapter titles for learning about the
The Evolution of Outside Toys
As great grandparents, we are on our third set of children that make me want to buy new toys. My husband, the more practical of the two of us in the buying department, helps me keep this in perspective. Here’s
Kids & Chores
What is a chore? It sounds like an old-fashioned word, doesn’t it? Perhaps it is, but the benefits of “doing a chore” are just as powerful today as they were in the old days. A chore is simply a task
The Three R’s for Back-to-School Moms
Back to school can bring a myriad of new dilemmas, can’t it? From trying on last year’s pants to see if any of them still fit to deciding if whether a sack lunch or a hot lunch is more nutritious.
School Year Success
Everything we do with our kids is to prepare them for adulthood—I know if you have a little one, that’s hard to think about, but it’s true. And school, whether you homeschool or go the traditional route, is a tool for
