Too Young to Spank?
How to Instill the Joy of Giving in our Children
When our oldest was seven and our youngest was four, I started a new tradition for our family Christmas—a tradition of giving. It can be difficult for youngsters to realize that Christmas is about more than getting gifts. Their little … Read more
Birthday Toolbox
Yesterday I saw child training at its best. The fact that it was my own son-in-law training my favorite grandkid amplifies the pleasure. For his third birthday, Lincoln received a toolbox—a real toolbox that any man would covet, one that … Read more
Hammering Home a Truth
When you train a boy to use a hammer, when he is old he will know how to use a hammer. After 49 years of child training and 30 years of teaching others, I can testify to the absolute truth … Read more
Being a Grandparent
You thought you were done with the responsibilities of raising kids, but no. Your role has changed, but it is as important as ever. You have graduated to be a “super parent,” also called a grand parent, meaning “higher rank.” … Read more
Autism
What exactly is autism? What does it do to the brain? What can we do to stop the growing numbers? And once a child is diagnosed with autism, what can be done to help the child overcome some of the difficulties associated with it? I have plowed through a mountain of information and will give you the best I have found…
The Boys of Boston Shall Lead Us
Through a study done in the 1970s, we learned the single most determining factor in how to have a happy life.
Rescued Raptor
Ever since I was a young girl, I wanted a raptor (bird of prey) for a pet. I just never thought it would be a vulture. Yep, you heard me right. I have a pet vulture.
Brain Grooving
From the very first moments of your child’s life, his brain is being molded into who and what he will become.
The Parental Root
Letter From a Wife Now I will convey to you the complications I seem to have with rearing my three children. I praise our Lord for a wonderful Christian home. But with the struggles of each day, the varying differences … Read more
Cake Covered in Grace
I realized again that when children are reared in an atmosphere of blessedness, you will never have to worry that they might drift from their moorings.