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Nooks & Crannies Old World Charm This display brings together the Old World charm of the Sheffield Dogs. a new side table and a vintage family heirloom hat. . . . keep reading Archives

FEATURED ARTICLES Toddlers and Marriage Brandon and Heather Wilson have been married 10 years. Six of those years were childless which made it pretty easy to find time to nurture their relationship. Then children entered the picture and they have become like two ships passing in the night. . . . keep reading Parenting in the 21st Century: The New Discipline Parenting tips and techniques abound in popular literature. Sure, good parenting requires good disciplining techniques, but that's not the whole story, nor is it where you need to start.It's a good idea to have yourself firmly grounded; to gird up your philosophical loins and understand why you are doing these things in the first place. If you are not given to introspection, bear with me. Because -- trust me on this one -- discipline and/or punishment of children is NO FUN. Picture:woodleywonderworks . . . keep reading Stop the Yelling: A Two-Step Approach Imagine a large wooden spoon hitting the back of the chair on the bold words. You will make your bed when I tell you to! Crack! The crack is the sound of the spoon breaking in half. My ten-year-old daughter watches in open-mouthed shock. I, veins bulging, eyes blazing, wheel around and march out the door. . . . keep reading Endorphin Therapy for Depression Stay at home parents are at high risk for depression, particularly if they have small children with very high needs. Think about it: The recipients of their labor are completely unappreciative They are on call 24 hours a day They are overworked and underpaid They are tired . . . keep reading Parenting: It's About a Direction "It's about a direction--not a line." John Stonestreet, Summit Ministries. Perhaps, the greatest single statement of parenting advice I have ever heard. As parents, we long to shape our children into becoming people whose hearts are right. Yet, so often we teach only lines. . . . keep reading More