Emerging Parents

from the Natural Foods blog -
The American Child’s Amazing Shrinking Palate by Anna Soref –
It’s a scene from many an American dinner table: Mom and dad are enjoying typical dinner fare, say a piece of fish with rice and steamed green beans. At the same table, Brother and Sister are dipping chicken nuggets and [...]

By Jim Vining

“I need to see that movie. It will make me laugh!” shouted my 5 year old son as we drove past a local movie theater.
My first thought, “Wow, he is a great reader!”
My second thought, “Wow, the advertisers already have him.”
I knew that it was time to act. It was time to defend [...]

Back when I was about ten, my mother did something for Christmas that stands out as an important awakening moment for me as I look back over my life.
It was a simple idea, something for the season of Advent that she probably found in one of the church magazines or devotionals we had. She [...]

This reflection comes from my wife, Ricci.
Since the birth of our daughter, maybe even before, I’ve been thinking about homeschooling.
A little background to give you perspective is that I’m a trained public school teacher. And having worked with some extremely educated, creative, and indefatigable people, I have nothing but respect for the profession. [...]