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Hunting for Easter (not just eggs :))
Hunting for Easter eggs can be fun, and yes, we hid eggs for our kids to find when they were young. Where did this idea come from? I learned a lot when I started looking into this tradition! “Easter eggs… Continue reading
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Sharing EASTER, with Books
The EASTER STORY; written by Autumn Ward, Illustrated by Joseph Goode This year, Easter Sunday will fall on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the Resurrection of Jesus three days… Continue reading
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What is it About RHYMES?
Hands down, I gravitate towards a children’s book that contains rhymes. It’s fun to read a creative story with rhyme with our little ones. Why do we enjoy this so much and why do our little ones “know” what is… Continue reading
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Incorporate (Your Idea of) Good Music
MUSIC can be good for the soul. We may have varying opinions about what qualifies as “good” music, but most of us listen to music because it brings us pleasure, as a part of worship, or it helps us relax… Continue reading
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It’s Good for Them….and Us
I’m always looking for good kid’s books….on the topic at hand. Often, I want to gift the boys with a book, and sometimes Nana just wants to add to my own “library” book shelf for when they visit. When fall… Continue reading
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Follow the Breadcrumbs
Reading time with our kids can lead to something even more special. Talking. We just have to follow the breadcrumbs. Personally, I can be a take-charge kind of person. But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized the value of LISTENING over… Continue reading
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Tuning-in to Tone
An author creates a TONE within his or her story, based on the purpose of the book. Some authors write mysteries of intrigue to keep us guessing, some write to teach or inform, others write to inspire and give hope,… Continue reading
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What, Valentine was a Person?
I’m not sure if I ever really learned the history of Valentine’s Day or the story of Saint Valentine as a child. We are never too old to learn history! Yes, there was a man in Ancient Roma named St.… Continue reading
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THE VALUE OF “STORY”
When Jesus wanted to teach us about God, His love, and His purpose, He used stories! When He wanted to teach us about how to treat others and how to forgive, He used stories. When He wanted to show us… Continue reading
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Dinosaurs and the Bible
Why do we think we have to CHOOSE between believing that dinosaurs existed and the Bible? The answer for many of us is most likely the fact that we were never exposed to any information or evidence that links faith… Continue reading
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The Significance of Content
It matters what we read to our “littles”. At the very beginning, when we first start reading to babies, we are helping them make connections and understand language. We focus on books that teach basics like colors, senses, numbers,… Continue reading
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In the Beginning
Creation Story, Genesis 1 In the beginning, God created. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. In the beginning of their lives, a foundation is laid for our children. In the beginning of understanding, we as parents,… Continue reading
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