Responsive Hearts: How Hymns and Poetry Help Kids

How can we instill tender, responsive hearts in our kids and grandkids? Hymns and poetry can help. Not only that, they also help young readers learn to sequence their syllables and process deep concepts. Pretty cool stuff. Anna and I share a mic and a bunch of...

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...

Volunteering: Respectful of Family Time

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? 

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...