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...

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...

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...

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...

Timelines Teach Identity: Summer Series with Anna

Anna and I got together to create a series of summer podcasts just for you. Summer is the perfect time to change things up a bit. First up? Timelines! Crazy, but we think timelines are perfect for helping your child recognize and love the identity God gave them. I...