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June 12, 2012
Learning to Let Go | Preschool and School Age
Read part one of this series here.
Striving for independence looks different during the various
ages and stages of children’s lives. And when they start their striving,
children do so with gusto. The hard thing about parenting is that as soon as we
get one stage figured out, our kids want to grow and change!
Three to Five Years
“Parents can especially note a child’s drive to be their
Striving for independence looks different during the various
ages and stages of children’s lives. And when they start their striving,
children do so with gusto. The hard thing about parenting is that as soon as we
get one stage figured out, our kids want to grow and change!
Three to Five Years
“Parents can especially note a child’s drive to be their
June 11, 2012
30 Free and Fun Things to Do This Summer | Puzzles
If you follow me either on Facebook or Twitter, then you know one of the Goyers' favorite pastimes: puzzles. Two-year-old Alyssa loves puzzles. "Play puzzles with me, Mommy?" I hear every day. Buying a puzzle isn't free, but they aren't that expensive (from one dollar to five dollars). I think the cost is worth it, especially when Alyssa plays with each puzzle a few times a week.
When Alyssa
When Alyssa
June 9, 2012
It's Real Life Photo Assignment | Summer Peace
I'm beginning a new blog series, and this time, the posts will depend on you. On Saturdays, I'll assign a theme for the week, and you'll have until the following Friday morning to add your themed photo to my Flickr group.
The next Saturday, I'll post my favorites, as well as link to the rest.
This week's theme is summer peace. Please submit your photos on Flickr at my group, It's Real
The next Saturday, I'll post my favorites, as well as link to the rest.
This week's theme is summer peace. Please submit your photos on Flickr at my group, It's Real
June 8, 2012
More from Pam Davis from Girls 'n Grace
Yesterday on Living Inspired, I had the chance to chat with Pam Davis. Here's a little more from the founder of Girls 'n Grace. To see all the Girls 'n Grace be sure to visit the website!
You can download Pam's interview here!
What is the primary central message that you want to be communicated through the Girls ’n Grace series?
Girls ‘n Grace exists to communicate the good news of the
You can download Pam's interview here!
What is the primary central message that you want to be communicated through the Girls ’n Grace series?
Girls ‘n Grace exists to communicate the good news of the
June 7, 2012
Conversation Starters for Married Couples
Last weekend my husband and I had a weekend away. OK, the truth is we had our two-year-old daughter with us, but we were in Branson (which is a cool place), we didn't turn on our computers for the most part, and we had time just to hang out (when I wasn't signing books or meeting with a book club!).
Before we left I tucked something super special into my purse—something I knew would draw us
Before we left I tucked something super special into my purse—something I knew would draw us
June 6, 2012
This Week on Living Inspired: Pam Davis and Curtis Davis
This week on Living Inspired we have a fun show planned! For the first half of the show, we'll be chatting with Pam Davis—Founder of Girls 'n Grace. Girls 'n Grace connects girls of all ages in the saving truth of Jesus Christ through dolls, books, clothes, events, online activities, and clubs. The second half of the show, we'll be talking with Curtis Parks—co-founder of Amusment Management
My Writing Desk | Maureen Lang
Glasses: I increase the fonts onscreen, but if
I have to check a word in the dictionary or look up something from a nearby
book, I can't read without them.
Pile of to-be-filed paperwork (don't ask me where)
Wires for iPod hookup
Pens/pencils
Hand cream: because dry skin divides my attention from what I'm doing
Gum: for when I get tired
Stickies: because they have to be in my face instead
I have to check a word in the dictionary or look up something from a nearby
book, I can't read without them.
Pile of to-be-filed paperwork (don't ask me where)
Wires for iPod hookup
Pens/pencils
Hand cream: because dry skin divides my attention from what I'm doing
Gum: for when I get tired
Stickies: because they have to be in my face instead
June 5, 2012
Learning to Let Go
When my
oldest son, Cory, first learned to walk, I released my hands from his entwined
fingers and encouraged his wobbly, independent steps. On the first day of
preschool, releasing came in waving goodbye from the doorway. I ventured into
the rainy morning while Cory stayed behind surrounded with new friends, toys
and influences.
Soon came sleepovers and dances,
driving lessons and youth
oldest son, Cory, first learned to walk, I released my hands from his entwined
fingers and encouraged his wobbly, independent steps. On the first day of
preschool, releasing came in waving goodbye from the doorway. I ventured into
the rainy morning while Cory stayed behind surrounded with new friends, toys
and influences.
Soon came sleepovers and dances,
driving lessons and youth
June 4, 2012
Being Available to God | Part 1
Forty years ago a single, young woman was about to give birth. She
didn’t know how to afford a child without her parents’ help. She hadn’t
talked to her former boyfriend in months. She couldn't reach him, didn't know how
to tell him she was having his child.
This young woman attended church some, yet her dialogue with God
was stilted. How could God let this happen to her? What would her life
didn’t know how to afford a child without her parents’ help. She hadn’t
talked to her former boyfriend in months. She couldn't reach him, didn't know how
to tell him she was having his child.
This young woman attended church some, yet her dialogue with God
was stilted. How could God let this happen to her? What would her life
June 3, 2012
Podcast for Living Inspired: Frank Nelson
{Frank Nelson}
Download Frank's inspiring Interview Here!
More about Frank through the eyes of his daughter: Born in 1919 Frank was the fourth of seven children. An eye condition rendered him cross-eyed from birth, and he began using thick eye glasses from age 2. Frank quickly learned his mother was his closest ally when jokes and jeers were aimed his direction. Despite the tug of her
Download Frank's inspiring Interview Here!
More about Frank through the eyes of his daughter: Born in 1919 Frank was the fourth of seven children. An eye condition rendered him cross-eyed from birth, and he began using thick eye glasses from age 2. Frank quickly learned his mother was his closest ally when jokes and jeers were aimed his direction. Despite the tug of her
