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, other write to inspire and give hope, and other write simply to entertain… Continue reading

POUR OUT YOUR HEART LIKE WATER BEORE THE FACE OF THE LORD.  LIFT YOUR HANDS TOWARD HIM FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR YOUNG CHILRDEN~ Lamentations 2:19 I don’t even recall how I found out about her (it may have been… Continue reading

Our little ones may have lots of ideas and thoughts spiraling through their minds, thoughts that we may not even be aware of.   Reading together is important and impactful, but sometimes taking the role of the author can be revealing… Continue reading

(I think there’s a book about this) It’s the most important thing we can do for our kids- introduce them to the Savior.  It’s our greatest assignment on earth.  And maybe we can use some precious little books to help… Continue reading

Manners matter.  They matter for both children and adults. And I don’t believe I’m the only one who feels this way.  Maybe those of us who have “lived a bit more life” feel strongly about this, but I do have… Continue reading

During the last three weeks, I’ve talked a bit about learning styles (Booking Time with Our Kids).  There are four core learning styles in the VARK model. They include visual learners, auditory learners, kinesthetic learners and those who learn best… Continue reading

In the book of Psalms, Chapter 139: 13-14, David tells us that we are knit together in our mothers’ wombs, wonderfully made by the Creator Himself.  Last week, I suggested some strategies for auditory learners and the week before, strategies… Continue reading

Yes, God’s Word tells us that each of us is uniquely and wonderfully made.  In the book of Psalms, Chapter 139: 13-14, David writes, “For it was You who created my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s… Continue reading

God’s Word tells us that each of us is uniquely and wonderfully made.  In the book of Psalms, Chapter 139: 13-14, David writes, “For it was You who created my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.… Continue reading

As a parent, you’ll hear and learn about different types of learning styles.  You will slowly observe how your child learns best and what methods seem to present more of a challenge. Traditionally, as educators, we focused on four different… Continue reading

We’re about to have our first grandbaby- thank you, Jesus.  And what have I been gathering and searching for everywhere I go?  Books.   Never mind that we have BOXES of them packed and labeled, “baby books”, “toddler books”, “children’s books”,… Continue reading

Not only can you research almost any topic, find any kind of image, and order endless products, but did you know that you can also find almost ANY BOOK ONLINE?  You can find books that you didn’t even know existed… Continue reading