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Just Like You

Backstory   The song was from the If You’re Going Through Hell album by country singer, Rodney Atkins. It was titled Watching You and it was released in 2006.  It’s the tearjerker behind this story. Just Like You –  #485 There’s a country song I love. A father is singing about his young son who lets […]

Filed Under: Family, Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: children, Family, kindness, parenting

Shout Out for Dads

Shout Out for Dads

Backstory   The traditional image of a good dad might have him tossing a baseball or pushing a child on a swing.  Today’s involved dad looks different.  He may be challenging the villain on a video game, wandering the room in virtual reality or watching Frozen for the tenth time on an iPad.  However he shows […]

Filed Under: Dads, Lifestyle, Parenting/Children Tagged With: children, Dads

Private Moment for Moms

Private Moment

Backstory I had just received a compliment on how well my grown children turned out.  I started thinking about what it took to get them there.  The more I thought about what mothers achieve, the more amazed I was.  This story was the result. Click to listen or follow below to read. Private Moment for […]

Filed Under: Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: children, moms

Quiet Time For Little Thinkers

Quiet time

Back Story – When my grandson was about four years old, he and his mom lived with us for a while. It was a rare and wonderful opportunity to spend time with him alone and find out what was peaking his interest and curiosity. Click to listen or follow below to read. Quiet Time – […]

Filed Under: Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: children, little thinkers, quiet time

Toy Library

Toy library

Backstory  I could hardly walk through the room, for all the toys spread around.  Looking at the broken plastic pieces, I could just imagine how much all this cost. But there was so much; it was overpowering.  How best to organize toys and help children to appreciate them?  We explore all that in this week’s […]

Filed Under: Family, Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: children, parenting, toys

The Christmas Pageant

Christmas pageant

Backstory – Christmas Pageant This Christmas story is absolutely true.  Daughters Cheryl and Lisa and son Michael acted out the skit.  We have the photos that captured it.  All Cheri’s idea, based on the Christmas teachings that had touched her heart.  Their actions touched ours.  Listen in or read the text, please. Consider This Show […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: children, Christmas pageant

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