Amazing Ideas for Planning Family Reunions
May 15, 2023
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We still might have record levels of snow in the mountains, but summer is right around the corner. And that means barbeques, parades, pool time, and—oh yes—family reunions. The Importance of Family Reunions It’s no surprise that a global pandemic wrecked our sense…
Faith and Technology: A Good Fit
April 12, 2023
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I grew up in a time when faith-based traditions grew around dining room tables and local church buildings. Parents, with the help of extended family members and close friends, had the greatest impact on a child’s faith experience face-to-face. The closest thing we…
How to Build a Trustworthy Relationship with Your Child
March 16, 2023
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Teenager son and senior father sitting on stairs outdoors at home, talking. I spend a lot of time with young people. My day job is teaching ninth graders and my full-time job (which, surprisingly still takes considerable time and effort) is mothering four…
Teaching Responsibility to Kids
January 30, 2023
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When I was in high school, I had the opportunity to try an old-fashioned washing machine. That experience taught me the literal meaning of the phrase “through the wringer.” Who knew that the expression would perfectly define what it feels like, at times,…
What Are Parental Control Apps and How Do They Work?
January 16, 2023
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Recently, a young teen in my community was lured away from his loving home and family by an online predator intent on doing harm. Thankfully, the victim was rescued, and the perpetrator arrested. But the incident sparked conversations both locally and nationally about…
Indoor Educational Activities for Kids at Home
December 27, 2022
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Whenever anyone mentions indoor winter activities for kids, my mind immediately goes to reading The Long Winter from the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder to my girls when they were young. Specifically, I recall the description of the…
Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them
December 26, 2022
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According to Statista, a global consumer survey group, the Top U.S. New Year’s Resolutions for 2022 were as follows: More exercise (48%) Healthier eating (44%) Weight loss (41%) More time with family and friends (34%) Live more economically (24%) Less time on social…
Using Tech to Journal Your Family History
December 1, 2022
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A few years ago, a friend mentioned some interesting findings he read in an article in the Washington Post entitled “Study: Teen’s knowledge of family history a sign of social-emotional health.” As the mom of four teens, I was intrigued enough to learn…