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 […]
Doing the Voices
“I have to read to her for hours and hours….but, I do all the voices!” – Jo March in Little Women It is my considered opinion that few things equal the joy of being read aloud to. Don’t you think so? While I’ve lost count of the many books that I’ve read in my life, […]
An Artful Ally to Parents: Jennifer Trafton
Almost nothing is as refreshing to parents as someone who will come alongside you in the fight to love and shape your children. This informs the mission we’re on here at Story Warren, so I try to be attuned to this happening. But life gets hectic and heavy, and our kids can suffer in the tumult. […]
5 Ways to Help a Parent Who Is Struggling (That Aren’t Really About Parenting)
Note: I’m writing this from the perspective of interaction between Christians. Remind me of The Story, and of my part in it. This is the big thing I need. I need to know that God loves me, I am his child, that he has a future for me and my family. I need to know […]
Five Movies Our Family Loves
A few days ago, our family went to a drive-in theater and watched a double-feature under the stars. It was a fun time with friends and a first for our kids. The movies were Planes and Monsters University. I’m no movie reviewer (as you shall see), but the contrast between the two movies was fascinating. […]