25 Best Midwest Vacations for Families in 2025!
Growing up in Iowa, it was always tempting to venture as far as possible from the Midwest for family vacations (which was how we ended up in places like Hawaii …
Growing up in Iowa, it was always tempting to venture as far as possible from the Midwest for family vacations (which was how we ended up in places like Hawaii …
For some strange reason I can’t remember anymore, I decided to read Joyce Meyer’s book Battlefield of the Mind when I was in the seventh grade. (I was an odd …
The Birdmad Girl Review The Birdmad Girl, written by Daniel Klawitter and illustrated by Robyn Calzada, tells the story of a young girl who learns to embrace stillness in order …
Are your kids bored? Whether it’s summertime, spring break, or just a long weekend, cries of boredom can make you scramble for elaborate crafts, expensive activity centers, or excessive screen …
Just-in Time to Be Kind Review Just-in Time to Be Kind, written by Michele Hornsby and illustrated by Rizkia Gita, tells the story of Justin – a young boy who …
Run-of-the-mill toddler tantrums are enough to make any parent panic. But when your child has autism spectrum disorder, “tantrums” are a whole new ballgame. Suddenly, the conventional rules for managing …
Whether Christian or not, most people have prayed at least a few times when faced with a major decision. After all, important decisions have consequences for us, our families, and …
In my first serious relationship, I was a wiiiiildly jealous partner. I was 20 years old, insecure in my own identity and self-worth, and assumed that every woman who talked …
The World Health Organization estimates that about 1 in 100 children worldwide has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The CDC estimates that roughly 2% of adults in the United States have …
An Instrument for Florenda Review An Instrument for Florenda, written by Tomeko Brown and Christopher Smallwood, tells the story of 11-year-old Florenda Little as she chases her dreams of playing …
If you’ve ever looked into intermittent fasting, you already know there are a lot of fasting window options to choose from, from 16:8 to 18:6 to 20:4. Most people opt …