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3 Tips for Buying Animal Figurines for Your Child

You might think it’s easy to find good wild animal figurines, but that’s not always the case. There are actually several things to consider, which I thought you might enjoy learning about since parents often find themselves buying this kind of thing for their kids.

What to look for:

The importance of “show” versus “tell”

I’ve recently heard a few stories about small children who have experienced negative things in their lives. When parents ask what they can do to talk to their child about these experiences, one thing that comes to mind is the difference between asking their child to “show” them what happened versus “tell”. 

EMDR and Children

The Sadness of Suicide

This week has been somber for me because Rick Warren, a well-known evangelist in Southern California, lost his son to suicide a few days ago. In a letter to his church, Rick shared that his son struggled with mental illness throughout his life. Despite multiple treatments, his son did not find lasting relief from depression.

The Sadness of Suicide

This week has been somber for me because Rick Warren, a well-known evangelist in Southern California, lost his son to suicide a few days ago. In a letter to his church, Rick shared that his son struggled with mental illness throughout his life. Despite multiple treatments, his son did not find lasting relief from depression.

Peeking into a parent’s experience of raising an autistic child

April is Autism Awareness Month, and just yesterday someone shared this heartwarming video with me of a parent with his adolescent autistic son. I’d love for you to take 3 minutes to watch it- you won’t regret it. 

Easter Crescent Rolls: A Fun Family Recipe

Traditions are an important part of childhood because they help kids feel a sense of belonging, and they also allow values and beliefs to be passed from one generation to the next. Holidays are special times of the year when traditions are very common.
Since Easter is around the corner, this is a natural time to be thinking of family traditions. You may already have several in place, such as Easter baskets, attending church, or having a special meal with family and friends.

Self-esteem: A creative “gift” idea for your child

Self-esteem: A creative “gift” idea for your child

Life in Someone Else’s Shoes: Teaching Empathy to Your Child

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I wish my child could put himself in someone else’s shoes because it seems like he only sees things from his perspective!” The ability to do this is called empathy, and it is one of the most important life skills your child can learn.