Reading aloud together is an activity that my kids and I do regularly, and it is one that everyone has come to thoroughly enjoy. For our family, the most practical time to read is at the very end of our day, after the house is in order, pajamas are on and our one-year-old is down… Continue reading A Special Part of Our Daily Routine
Author: christifaagau
Killing the Dragon
My 5-year-old son was doing it again, and I was at a loss for how to deal with it. He was lying to me, yet again, so that he wouldn’t get in trouble. I knew why he was doing it. In the past I have addressed his lying with physical consequences, lacking the wisdom to… Continue reading Killing the Dragon
Too Busy for Character Training
I can hear the arguing voices from the kitchen where I am finishing up the dishes. Instead of drying my hands and joining my 5- and 7-year-old in the family room, I call out over my shoulder, “What’s the problem?” I can hear the irritation in my voice and know that it is an accurate… Continue reading Too Busy for Character Training
Learning to Love God
My 3-year-old, Max, was snuggling in my lap and, as is his habit at nap time, he was sucking on his two fingers. Out of the blue, he looked up into my eyes and said, “I love God, Mommy.” “Oh, really?” I asked, “How do you show Him that you love Him?” His matter-of-fact response… Continue reading Learning to Love God