In our house, thank-you notes are non-negotiable. It does seem that they’re falling out of use, though, and many parents just don’t know how to go about teaching this lost art. The following guest post, by Margaret Shepherd, has some excellent ideas. “I’m going to stop sending presents.” “It’s like dropping money into a […]
The Pine Tree Parable
Merry Christmas! I really, really loved The Pine Tree Parable. I have to admit, though, that I had a hard time coming up with words to describe it in the concrete terms I usually prefer; it just tugs at the heartstrings. The overall story communicates a theme of generosity. The family that comprises the story’s […]
Is There a Baby in Your Bed? Babies vs. “The Family Bed”
My husband and I recently read The Well-Behaved Child, by John Rosemond. Overall, it was a very good book, and we would recommend it. There was one small section, though, with which I disagreed. It wasn’t even in the main part of the book; it was in a Q&A section at the end. But it […]
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