July 10, 2013
by Allison
Comments Off on Fun Summer Christian Fiction
Morgan (4th grade) is devouring the Left Behind -The Kids book series by Jenkins and LaHaye. I love how it has fostered end times discussions between the kids and reflection upon our past study of Revelations. They are only about $1-2 per … Continue reading
April 18, 2013
by Allison
Comments Off on Liberty’s Kids for a history lesson cartoon
On a rainy day, we love to watch Liberty’s Kids and accidentally learn some American history about the Revolutionary War. Originally aired by PBS for kids ages 8-14, we have found them appropriate for the whole family, even the little … Continue reading
March 9, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on A Parents Guide to Safe, Simple Kid-Friendly E-Mail | PCWorld
We are not quite there yet, but I am scouting out safe email accounts for the kids. -Allison The Internet can be a dangerous place for children, but its an increasingly necessary evil. Heres how to set up e-mail for … Continue reading
February 11, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Introducing Foods to the Picky Eater
I must confess, I was terribly spoiled to have three children who loved their veggies from infancy. We just kept placing them on their plate and eventually they tried them and liked them. Then along came Max. We kept offering veggies … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Kid Cups from Jelly Jars
I recently placed some jelly jars from my canning supplies in service for kid cups. We were running low on kid size cups, and I remembered reading that mason jars are hard to break. We use the plastic storage lids with … Continue reading
January 23, 2012
by Allison
Comments Off on Created for Work, Inspiring Responsibility
As soon as I woke up this morning I was greeted by my son Jed, who was excited to show me a surprise. He guided me to the kitchen to show me he had set out cereal for breakfast, pulled … Continue reading
August 19, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Waiting for Superman… worth viewing
A few days ago we rented Waiting for Superman from Redbox, and I was captivated by the inside look at schools. As a parent I found it valuable to see opportunities to help my children succeed within or without public … Continue reading
July 31, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Reader Rabbit Software for kids
Our kids have loved Reader Rabbit since they were two. The Baby and Toddler program is engaging and educational and each year the programs get better. What I particularly like is that they keep the balance between education and game … Continue reading
July 10, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Gifts for the homeless
I was looking for a way to involve our small kids in giving to others in need and a friend shared that their family makes up gift bags to give to the homeless they see. I loved this idea and … Continue reading
June 28, 2011
by Allison
Comments Off on Journal your children’s reading on-line
Morgan now has an account with goodreads.com to review and keep a log of the books she reads. Her first review is of The Boxcar Children. Perhaps her reviews will be helpful to kids her age in selecting fun reading. … Continue reading
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