When my daughter first started teething, I had no idea it was happening. The symptoms she was experiencing weren’t the symptoms I expected or heard other people talk about, so…we …

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 …

Capybaras: Guardians of the Jungle Review Capybaras: Guardians of the Jungle, a modern eco-fable written by Adam Koss, tells the story of a teacher and his students whose rainforest field …

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 …