Children
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MY CHRISTMAS ABC’s Christian Book Review
by Sally Matheny Christmas will be here before you know it so today I’m sharing a Christian book review of the MY CHRISTMAS ABC’s board book. My one-year-old grandson will LOVE this book for Christmas! The Details The rounded corners are nice since he tends to put everything in his mouth right now. The book is a nice square size, measuring eight-by-eight inches. The twenty, sturdy pages are filled with beautiful, full-color illustrations. A few objects on each page are sprinkled with a fine, iridescent glitter. Multiethnic people are represented. The face of the baby Jesus is not white but is light brown. Also, Santa Claus, elves,…
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TEENY SWEENEY AND THE MUSTACHE CASH: Christian Book Review (Giveaway)
The best of intentions can twist into a sticky mess as quick as double-sided tape in a dog's hair, especially if you’re Tweeny Sweeney, and you’re looking for some mustache cash! Enjoy this book review of TEENY SWEENEY AND THE MUSTACHE CASH.
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Author Laura Sassi: Inspirations Behind LOVE IS KIND & Special Giveaway!
Laura Sassi, the author of LOVE IS KIND, is guest blogging for me today. You're in for a special treat! Not only is she sharing her inspirations for writing the book, but she's also offering a very special giveaway prize!
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LOVE IS KIND by Laura Sassi- Book Review & Giveaway
In LOVE IS KIND, by Laura Sassi, there’s a precious little owl in pursuit of the perfect gift for Grammy’s birthday—a heart-shaped box of chocolates. But Little Owl’s trip to Chipmunk’s Chocolate Shoppe is anything but smooth. This beautiful picture book will delight children ages four-to-eight years old. French artist, Lison Chaperon, gives attention to every detail in the adorable illustrations. I love how she weaves verses from the “love chapter,” 1 Corinthians 13, into her illustrations of a stream, over a hearth, in the petals of a sunflower, and other special places.
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How to Deal with a Child’s Repeated Misbehavior
by Sally Matheny How do you deal with a child’s repeated misbehavior? Whether it’s disrespect, dishonesty, or a despicable attitude, you’d think they’d get tired of listening to the same lecture about the error of their ways. Or the penalties, which increase in severity with each infraction, would finally produce the desired behavior. Alas, any improvement seems temporary. So, how do we deal with a child’s repeated misbehavior? Whether the child is six or sixteen, too often, parents hear their kids say, “But I didn’t understand” or “I didn’t hear you” or something similar. Half the time we don’t believe that, but to close any loopholes, consider following through…
