Beyond “God, bless Mommy; God, bless Daddy” by Susan Ekhoff

  “God, bless Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa and . . .”   This precious prayer marked the beginning of my children’s relationship with God and their concern for family and friends. But as they grew in their … Read More

The Value of Preparation and Training at Home by Beth Blunk

Here’s the scene:  Dad takes 2-year-old twins to a public family bathroom for the girls to go potty while Mom is busy nursing the baby.  While helping the second twin, he turns to check on the first one who was … Read More

Playpen Time, Part 2 – Introducing it to your Baby, by Bethann Plumberg

  The best way to introduce the play-pen is to use it from the beginning. As soon as your baby comes out of the sleepy newborn stage and begins to have some actual waketime, chose one time per day to … Read More

Playpen Time, Part 1- The Benefits by Bethann Plumberg

  Frequently when asked about various aspects of routine in older infants and toddlers the topic of play-pen time comes up. Often moms ask if using the play-pen is really necessary. Many do not realize the benefits of having and … Read More

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