It’s been a few years since we’ve updated the Books for Boys list, so we’ve upgraded just in time for the summer. A few thoughts about the list: All books listed would be equally enjoyed by girls. A good book is a good book. However, girls tend to read a wider variety of stories than do […]
Environmental Factors Influencing Metamorphosis (of Teenagers): A Case Study
Don’t believe the rumors. Teenagers are remarkable people. We are currently parenting teenagers numbered three, four and five. It’s an honor and a privilege to watch a child transition into an adult. Messy at times, yes. In a thousand different ways. But the change that takes place is no less a miracle than the butterfly […]
Jesus Wept
There are plenty of scenes from my childhood of which I’m not terribly proud. And then there are those scenes of which I shouldn’t be proud – yet I am. Recently, I was cleaning out our library and discovered a Bible that led to the discussion of one such occasion. The summer after fifth grade, […]
Jumping Back into School (with Alien Kids)
It may be ninety-five degrees out but, in my house, fall is in the air. We’re already scribbling on calendars, negotiating carpools, and compiling lists of needed school supplies. We try to be thoughtful and cautious in our planning. However, like first-time parents pledging allegiance to sleep schedules and well-controlled parenting strategies, we’re quickly reminded […]
Seven (Non-Parenting) Books That Have Influenced My Parenting
I’ve been a parent for twenty-two years. My husband and I are different parents today than we were two decades ago. Our older kids got the better end of deal in a number of ways. Bad Manners at Dinner Night, memorable (although not always for the best reasons) camping trips, and a well-documented childhood via […]
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