parenting books

There is no doubt that we live in a scary world. With its violence, potential predators, and uncertainty, our children have every right to feel fear and worry. Who can blame them? Do we not lock our doors, install security systems and motion lights, and even take self-defense courses because we feel the same way ourselves?

But our children also have a right to feel hope. They deserve to feel safe, secure and loved—which is what we, as parents, can provide. Many people say that if you love your kids, that’s enough—and I believe that, to an extent. If you’re looking for a homeschooling book—or even a supplemental book to go with your child’s education—to help foster these feelings, Curriculum of Love is a great choice. Read more

When I was a kid, I always loved our family’s traditions. We always sang karaoke at the annual family reunion, drank milkshakes on long road trips to my aunt’s house (for which we’d leave at the crack of dawn, which was also fun), had homemade birthday cakes, and were treated to sundaes after going to the dentist.

As I got older, I realized that there were other traditions that other families had that ours didn’t—and I longed for them deeply. Singing around a piano at Christmas, first menstrual cycle celebrations, and family vacations (think Dan in Real Life rather than Disneyland) all had such a glittering appeal. Now that I’m a mother with a family of my own, I’m anxious to start our own traditions. Read more