Category Archives: Parenting
Funny Things Kids Say: Michaela Brunke 2014
One of my favorite things about having little kids is all the funny things they say. My oldest daughter, Michaela, turned three in August. Here are some of the funniest things she said in 2014: 10 During worship team practice, …[ read more ]
• • •New-Mom Must-Haves: 9 Unexpected Needs
Congratulations! Your one-of-a-kind miracle is on his way—or already here. No person on Earth has ever been, or will ever be, quite like your son or daughter. And you will come to love this child more than you can imagine. …[ read more ]
• • •Six Truths to Tell Our Kids Instead
What fibs do you tell your kids? Tweet that! The other day, I read a blog titled, “Six Little Lies We Tell Our Kids.” While I enjoyed the good-humored post and think I’d like the fun-sounding author, I couldn’t help thinking …[ read more ]
• • •A Very Present Help in Trouble
The other day, I was working in our home office when my two-year-old daughter came in and sat on my lap. Michaela started coloring in my composition book with my pens and highlighters. “I’m helping you because I love you.” …[ read more ]
• • •When We Can’t Protect Our Children
As parents, we yearn to protect our children. We want to help them dodge everything from bee stings to a broken heart. Above all, we want to protect them from the really bad things like cancer and car crashes. But …[ read more ]
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