The book, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, by Gregory E. Lang, was given to me as a gift after my first daughter was born. There are some great photos of fathers and daughters together and it lists 100 reasons Why A Daughter Needs A Dad. Every time I pick it up I find myself encouraged. It reminds me of how much of an impact I have on my daughters, their world view, their emotional development, their … [Read more...]
This week I have chosen to highlight an article that shares a positive message about how technology is helping children. Approximately one in every 150 children in the United States has autism or a closely related disorder. Children with aspergers, which is a mild form of autism, have difficulty with communication and social interaction, among other things. This article talks about how a few … [Read more...]
I recently had an inspiring parenting moment with my 3 year old daughter. It was late and I was tired after a long day. I made a conscious decision to get down on the floor with her and play, even though I really wanted to be distracted by the 10 other things on my to-do list. While Lucy and I were playing with one of her favorite toys, she became frustrated about something and walked out of the … [Read more...]
Instructables.com is a fun website, packed full of ideas for projects you can do at home. They have 16 different categories, ranging from Kids and Crafts to Music and Sports. One that caught my eye was The Anti-Boredom Pocket Kit. This may be geared more towards younger kids, but it could be a fun alternative to portable video game systems or cell phone entertainment. Here is a description from … [Read more...]
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