If you want your children or grandchildren to be readers, you have a powerful tool to use to influence them in that direction. When artist and journalist Jim Trelease began turning his career toward education in 1979, he had been reading aloud to his two children each night, as his own father had once read…
Posts Tagged: Words to Dream On
5 Takeaways from a Book Launch
Yesterday I celebrated the launch of my new book, Words to Dream On, with a party and book signing. Despite my years in the publishing world and my other published books, this is the first time I’ve been very involved in helping a new book get out there and fly. As I’ve been reflecting on…
5 Ways to Give Children the Gift of God’s Word
If I could give only one gift to my children and grandchildren, it would be knowledge of the Bible, the written Word of God. Ultimately, I want them to know and follow Jesus. But it is God’s Word that will prepare them to accept him, teach them how to follow him, and strengthen them to…
How to Speak Blessing to Your Child
Do you know what your child wants from you more than anything else? Your blessing—your unconditional love and acceptance. Most of us see our children as the gifts from God they are. We enjoy each day as they grow and explore the world; we dream about their futures. Truly, we love and accept them even…
Start Here: How to Choose a Bible Storybook
When you’re shopping for a new Bible storybook for your child or grandchild, the number of options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through all the possibilities, whether you’re at a bookstore or online. 1. Match the text, illustration, and format to your child’s age and…
Start Here: 5 Tips for Happier Bedtimes for Kids
Holidays are full of excitement and wonder for children and families, but activity changes, travel, and all the fun can thoroughly disrupt a child’s sleep schedule, right? So here are 5 tips for getting back to a better bedtime routine as the new year begins—or for creating a new one anytime. 1. Make a plan….