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Ten minutes ago (as of this writing) I decided to check out the Caring Page of a dad-friend whose wife has cancer. She’s been battling it for just over a year and I have prayed so many times for her healing and for my fellow husband and father. I pulled up the page and my…

A child with a disability can mean many things. It can include something as severe as being confined to a wheelchair or a child that cannot talk or respond to you. Though milder on the disability scale, it is no less exhausting or challenging to deal with a child with a behavioral or attention disability….

It’s hard NOT to think about spring when the weather is warm and a pond-sized… POND has taken over a third of our yard. I even had moments of weakness where I wished for COLD and SNOW. What is wrong with me??!! It passed quickly, and now I’m back onto thoughts of fresh spring breezes…

Are you needing a fresh start – something new to get your children motivated again? It’s easy to get into a rut in the winter. It’s been cold outside. Spring is the time for all things new! All good things require periodic evaluation and change. Consider how you can put the excitement, fun and adventure…

Holy nitrogen—we have sprouts! Did you ever think this day would come? You’ve prepared, patiently waited, tended to, and nurtured your seeds until finally they’ve burst through the surface. Did you hear? We have sprouts! The whole neighborhood can hear you tap out your happy dance, so relish the moment and dance away—you’ve hit your…

More specifically, a temperature. I live in Florida, so gardening is a year-round adventure for me. However, not all climates lend themselves to being outdoors like the Sunshine State. And the great outdoors is where gardens thrive. Sure, we can use greenhouses to “trick” Mother Nature and grow just about anything, anytime. But most gardeners…

It’s all about making an educational connection: locating fun activities, interesting to your children — subjects to discuss and learn about. I find it harder to get the educational juices flowing when it’s cold outside. Is this true for you? Take heart — spring is in the air! March 20th is the first day of…

Hey Mom and Dad, The snow is swirling and piled up as I write this. It’s mighty pretty… but I’m sick of it and wish it would all melt away and make way for spring. That’s what I really need — some sunshine and warmth, green grass and flowers. But today is snowy and cold….