predictability promotes the best development
I keep thinking about the developmental psychology class I took a while back that explored the “Attachment Theory.” I learned about the preciousness of predictability in parenting. When kids don’t…
“The Ultimate Measure of a Man”
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy“. –Martin Luther King…
tips for Raising teenage boys – A Different Perspective
I got a question about raising teenage boys clear back when Max turned fifteen (below). It sure made me think. When I came across this question again the other day…
How We Did Something Different for Christmas This Year
I mentioned before that we were going to do something different for Christmas this year. In lieu of gifts, we opted for a family trip. I’ve been trying to figure…
What Will our Kids Remember? – “Nature’s Long Tapestry”
Sometimes I wonder what my kids will remember from their growing-up years. I know I touched on this in the last post, but I have a few more thoughts to…
“Oil of Joy for Mourning”
I sat in a class this Christmas season and was SO touched by these words from the scriptures: He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4).He who…
October Little Things
Phew, who cares about October when all this gratitude is swirling around us finding the goodness of life, right?? But really, I’m grateful for October. A month where I was…
My Favorite books “with Pages” I Read This Year
Sometimes my hopes get foiled. Life gets in the way as I try to figure out what is good, better and best to do with my time. Back at the…
Don’t miss “The Majesty of the Moment” — Fall Foliage Jackpot Number 2
In church on Sunday we talked about President Nelson’s conference talk. At one point he said “I pray we will not miss the majesty of this moment” and I’m so…