Sex, Marriage, Dad’s Day and Chris Legg’s Book

If you know Ginger and Chris Legg, you know if they can help you they will. I had this photo of Chris from the Father’s Day podcast. Remind me to take a selfie with Ginger and Chris next time we’re together. For example, six years ago, I finally took a...

Drama and Family at Christmas: Acting or Acting Out? 

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

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

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

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...

Storytelling Teaches Discernment: Summer Series with Anna

One of our favorite ways to teach kids discernment is through storytelling. Plus, Anna and I know from personal experience that stories unite families.  Our family loves these pictures of my parents from their youth. Oh, the stories! Social media is swamping us...