Volunteering: Respectful of Family Time

by | Feb 15, 2024 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Parenting, Prayer, Strengthening Relationships, Teenagers

One of my friends told me she felt guilty because there were so many good things to do. Busy? Yep, families are running ragged these days. So, why in the world would we add one more thing to our schedule? Why volunteer? Three generations of people who love to...

Drama and Family at Christmas: Acting or Acting Out? 

by | Dec 14, 2023 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, History, Parenting, Reading, Strengthening Relationships

Want to give your kids and grandkids the BEST family Christmas? Let’s skip the drama and focus on the fun. Yes, I think fun is a sacred part of life, especially when we’re celebrating a baby boy’s birth. Cathy and Dave spent a lot of time camping this fall. (That...

American Patchwork: Mindfulness and Reading with Kids

by | Nov 16, 2023 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, History, Parenting, Prayer, Reading, Strengthening Relationships

I bet we all grew up loving a patchwork quilt. There’s something so comforting about a cozy quilt. But lately, every time I think of American Patchwork, I can’t help but think of how Americans are trying to hold together a crazy culture of rag-tag opinions, like one...

Anatomy: A Lively Conversation About Identity and Vocabulary

by | Oct 12, 2023 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fellowship, Group Dynamics, History, Insecurities, Parenting, Reading, Sex for Christians, Strengthening Relationships, Teenagers

One thing we all learn early, mommies of small children get a ton of anatomy lessons! Especially involving bodily fluids! Of course, boy moms especially talk about interesting stuff. With tons of laughter.  Find more reading, creativity, and parenting podcasts...

Reading Out Loud: Your Children’s Big Advantage

by | Sep 14, 2023 | Communication, Community, Companionship, Conversation, Culture, Education, Family, Fellowship, Fireside Talk Radio, Group Dynamics, Parenting, Reading, Strengthening Relationships

Some people hate to read out loud. But our family looks for any excuse to read out loud. Fall, winter, spring, summer. Anytime is the right time for reading out loud with your family. One of our dear granddaughters in her library tent. 🥰 Year round, I piled classic...