It's hard to not have a twinge of jealousy when your adoptive child reconnects with their birth family. In the early years, we thought of them a lot. We prayed for them and we thanked God for connecting us and for their self-less act of allowing ...
Age-Appropriate Chores (Skills to Learn) What can a child do? The Age 2-3 Child can be introduced to these tasks: Begin to dress self Help make bed - at least pull covers up Pick up toys Hang clothing - like ...
I never thought I would be a mother. I watched my own troubled mother struggle through her life. She died when I was 19. My dad had died the year before. Hers was not an easy life. She struggled with depression and numerous health issues. As the ...
Have the catalogs started to arrive in your mailbox? It's time. Gardening is an educational goldmine as well as good training in responsibility. If you plant it, it must be cared for. Start with some dreaming. Sketch out on a large sheet of ...
It's not too early to start thinking about your summer reading program. Check at your public library to see what they have. One in my area offers ice cream and such for younger kid's goals, but has some really neat stuff for older kids. Does a ...
