Probably the toughest part of being a parent is having to discipline and correct our children.  You don’t fully understand this until you are a parent.  There are times when we must tell our children “no” simply for safety and because we have wisdom/knowledge of the

Saturday, April 16 UAB’s Alys Stephens Center invites the entire community to join in celebration of the Grand Opening of ArtPlay, Birmingham’s new arts education & outreach center. Bring the whole family to for fun festivities for every age. Then, stay for the dedication of the a

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/index.htm Internet 4 Classrooms is a link to bookmark for reference to educational offerings online.  They categorize links according to grade level, subject, test preparation, and even teacher education.  You will find things that are helpful for al

Barnes & Noble Bookstores is now offering a Kids’ Club that offers rewards and special offers for children ages 12 and under.  There is a reward program based on the kids’ products that you purchase at the store, but there is much more: Birthday Presents: Free cupcake

So encouraged as I read over this verse for this week.  This is a covenant God has made with His people:  His Spirit AND His word will not depart from us!  And, it is a promise for not only us as parents, but for our children, and for our children’s children.  The choice we have

The 2011 Birmingham Asian Cultures and Food Festival will be held this year on Saturday, April 9, 2011, from 10:30am (opening ceremony) until 4:00pm at the Cedars Club in Birmingham, AL.  Come and support the Foundation and its goals through your attendance and purchases, meet people

http://www.simonandschuster.com/search/_/N-i9m?Ns=TITLE|0 Click on this link to locate activity sheets and coloring pages to go along with your favorite children’s books and classics as well. A wonderful resource to help reinforce reading comprehension and the fun of reading.  L

I am often amazed by the number of homeschool families that do not use the resource of their local public library.  If you are even thinking about homeschooling, you should get acquainted with all that a library has to offer.  Many library systems are now offering FREE ebooks and audi

We are completing our memorization of Psalm 112 this week.  Beautiful promises for us to stand on, especially during tough times! Confession: My heart is fixed and steady trusting in the Lord. Psalm 112: 6-10, NIV Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered fore