Tag Archive | kids
I’d Punch a Lion
I recently had the opportunity to be a beta reader for a children’s book that is in the works. The book is called I’d Punch A Lion in his Eye for You and it was written by my good buddy Ben Wolf and illustrated by the amazing Benjamin Lucas Powell. Now, I have to say, […]
Camping Excursion
Last weekend I took my family camping. There were several other families from my kids’ school who were all going together, so at the last minute, we tagged along. My husband is more of an indoor person, so doing something like this is pretty much all on me to get what we need and make […]
Writing Fiction About Truth: Are There Bones Inside God?
Guest Blogger: J.B. Simmons One night I’m laying beside my four-year-old son, telling bedtime stories. We’re talking about how fish have bones. Then he asks: “are bones inside God?” I’m stumped. Maybe I start talking about theology — the trinity and other deep stuff. Better yet, maybe I should respond with another story. Isn’t that how […]
I Don’t Believe in Sibling Rivalry
Let me clarify. I believe it exists. And I believe in sibling squabbling. My kids squabble all the time. Sometimes they full-on bicker. And every now and then they actually fight. What I mean is, I don’t think Cain and Abel are the rule. I don’t think kids inherently dislike their siblings. I don’t think […]
Pulling Teeth
My eight-year-old has been ready for this school year to end since about September. He’s really smart and isn’t having trouble with the work, he just hates it. He hates sitting there all day, and he REALLY hates homework. Every day, homework is a battle. I’ve tried so many different things to try to motivate […]
What’s Wrong with Children’s Literature
The other day as I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, I came across this article*. At first I skimmed past it, but after seeing the same link pop up from several different friends, I decided it must be worth taking a look. I’m glad I did. The author discusses the trend of YA fiction […]
Keeping Me Young
They say “kids keep you young.” I don’t think that’s entirely true. Most days I feel like my kids are making me age prematurely. I’m constantly exhausted, I feel like I never get anything done, and my house is constantly a mess. But then one of them will do or say something that makes me […]
A Day in Ren’s Life
To say I’m a morning person would be a blatant lie. As to schedules and consistency, I’m still working on the mantra, “schedules are my friend.” “Work day” doesn’t exist in my reality. As a Homeschooling mother of five kids under ten my world is daycare, medic, teacher, taxi, cook and maid all dumped into […]
The New Authors Fellowship 