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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Steve & Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: Children
Homeschooling Tips
First, a list of my very favorite materials and companies: My Father’s World www.mfwbooks.com Math-U-See www.mathusee.com Apologia science www.apologia.com Easy Grammar www.easygrammar.com Handwriting Without Tears http://www.hwtears.com/hwt Songs for Learning http://www.audiomemory.com/ A Beka Basic Phonics Charts http://www.abeka.com/ABekaOnline/BookDescription.aspx?sbn=95354 HSLDA http://www.hslda.org/ We began … Continue reading
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Am I Glad God Chose Homeschooling for Us?
Before we had children, I said I’d never homeschool. Nearly two decades later, our oldest is about to graduate, homeschooled K-12! I’m getting nostalgic because it’s his last year. Last first-day-of-school-treasure-hunt, last high school classes. Like every mother, I can’t … Continue reading
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Guest Post—Encouragement & Dismissal, by Martha McLaughlin
I LOVE this post from a while back, which is why I asked Martha if I could post it here. 🙂 You can visit Martha and read more of her writing at http://sharingair.blogspot.com/ Here’s my friend Martha’s post: Encouragement … Continue reading
Children who are Allowed to Grieve Become Stronger Adults – Part 3
There is a difference between a child who needs to grieve and one who is being whiney, selfish, or demanding. How to tell the difference? The first thing I must say is pray for wisdom. Regardless of my “points” below, … Continue reading
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Children who are Allowed to Grieve Become Stronger Adults – Part 2
I was allowed to grieve as a child. My Mom is one of the most compassionate people I know. Whenever I would experience something difficult (kitty dying, really bad cases of poison ivy, hurt by a friend at school), my … Continue reading
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Children who are Allowed to Grieve Become Stronger Adults
I don’t mean that one has to allow every child to wail and scream for 30 minutes over every little boo-boo. But sometimes we adults don’t realize how big a sorrow is to a little child. Also–and this is more … Continue reading
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Secrets of a Fellow Writer
So today I am very happy to be interviewing my friend K. M. Updike, author of The Life and Death of Terry Dodd, written in the summer of 2013 and soon to be published! Q. Could you tell us a … Continue reading
Please Pass the Salt
Sit down at a table in America, and what is the first thing many people do? Reach for the salt! Professional chefs say that food must be seasoned with salt. Processed food companies and fast food producers add a lot … Continue reading
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12 Ways to Love the Children in Your Life
In case you can’t tell, I love children! I love writing children’s books. I enjoy making up activities and puzzles for them. I love featuring their work. (See our Kids’ Corner, which includes stories, recipes, crafts etc. not only for … Continue reading
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My New Children’s Book is Available for Purchase!
The Disappearing Snacks is finally complete! Who’s sneaking in into the church and stealing food? And why? The Johnson cousins and their friends tackle a new mystery, one that has the church custodian, youth pastor, and everyone alike stumped. What … Continue reading
