I know this is not a very comfortable topic to think about, or talk about, but I believe it is a very important one we cannot afford to ignore: protecting children against sexual abuse. When my sons were getting closer to an age when they would be visiting other children’s homes and spending time without… {read more}
Resources + Reviews
Review: Snooknuk Music (Teach Values and Make Childhood Magical)
Music is a powerful tool to create atmosphere and bring joy. It is also a fun way to teach children values and help them memorize various phrases. Today I’m sharing an interview with Cheri Moon, the artist behind Snooknuk. Snooknuk’s CDs in the Once Upon a Day series, Volume I and Volume II, are two… {read more}
Review: Hands Free Mama, A Practical Guide For Living in the Moment
My life as a mom includes cherished memories of making pancakes and reading storybooks with my kids. I watch them learn things – big and small, introduce them to new experiences, and enjoy seeing them grow up before my very eyes. It is amazing and it is a blessing. However my life is also noisy,… {read more}
10 Videos to Inspire Mom’s New Year
The new year is a wonderful time to reflect on the lessons we have learned and where we want to go in life. There are many lovely resolution lists going around (I loved this one) as well as ideas for choosing a “word of the year” (this was a lovely example). As part of the… {read more}
Review: Affies4Kids Resources (Teach Children Positive Self Talk)
Update: All videos can now be found on the Affies4Kids youtube channel. I am always looking for new materials that will help me add character building into my family’s daily routine, so I was very excited when I learned about Affies4Kids. Affies4Kids is a multimedia company that encourages parents and teachers to find five minutes… {read more}
Review: Replenish 365 Online Course
A few months ago I shared an exciting new parenting book Replenish by Lisa Grace Byrne of WellGrounded Life. I have been a faithful follower of Lisa for years – reading her blog as well as taking numerous courses. If you are not familiar with WellGrounded Life, it is an online resource and community that… {read more}
Review: Replenish by Lisa Grace Byrne
This week I am very excited to share a book hot off the press called Replenish, written by one of my favorite bloggers and teachers Lisa Grace Byrne. Besides being a loyal reader of her blog, I have taken three of Lisa’s courses over the past year and they have changed my life for the… {read more}
Review: Three Inspiring Resources for Serving With Children
I used to love doing service projects before I had kids. But since becoming a mother the responsibilities at home and to my family are sometimes so overwhelming that I wonder how in the world I could fit anything else in. However when I do create the extra time or simply make an effort to… {read more}
