Lansinoh® is celebrating its 25th anniversary by having a great giveaway — a huge basket of goodies for 25 winners! Each basket includes the entire line of Lansinoh products. For all the details and to enter the contest, visit the ByMomsForMoms™ blog.
In the November issue of ParentLife, Kay Harms helps parents teach their children the art of saying thanks through thank-you notes. Be sure not to miss her practical tips for helping your child exercise gratitude!
For even more help, check out the following resources related to gratefulness and manners.
A Little Hero in the Making: Good Manners for the Young and Brave at Heart by Emilie Barnes and Michal Sparks (Harvest House, 2007)
How do you teach your children manners? Do you have any great tips to share with ParentLife readers?
At 16, Shawn Johnson won gold. Less than a year later, she was crowned a national dance sensation. From the gym to the ballroom, Johnson credits her success to encouragement she received from her parents and mentors. This fall, Johnson is partnering with the Lunch Note Promise Campaign brought to you by the new Lunchables to inspire parents to give kids that same type of support, in big and small ways.
Making the Promise
The Lunchables team is asking parents and caregivers nationwide to promise to drop a note of encouragement into their child’s lunch. For every parent that logs onto www.lunchnotepromise.com and makes that promise, the Lunchables team will donate a meal to children and families in need through Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief charity, which serves an estimated nine million children each year. The goal is to turn 100,000 promises into up to 100,000 meals.
Lunchnotepromise.com also provides free downloadable stationery that includes more than six vibrant, customizable patterns that parents can use to create fun and cheerful notes that will delight their kids.
Wholesome New Lunchables
Moms can also feed their kids’ success with a Lunchables Lunch Combination. This fall, the brand rolled out six new varieties that feature enhancements like bread made with whole grain, turkey made with 100 percent turkey breast, spring water, and applesauce.
Lunchables Lunch Combinations are available in the refrigerated section of grocery stores and retail for $3.49. To learn more about the new Lunchables or the Lunchables Lunch Notes Promise Campaign visit www.lunchnotepromise.com.
How do you show your child support and encouragement? Share your fun, creative tips with other ParentLife readers!
When I make lunch for my sons (I did today in fact), I like to include a note in each or their lunchboxes. We have tried buying napkins that you can write on or pre-printed notes that you tear off and place in their lunches. But then I saw this cool lunchbox from Frecklebox.
Not only does it have a cool design with his name on the outside but a chalkboard on the inside lid so that I can write personal messages to him.
Frecklebox has 20 designs of the lunchboxes with the chalkboard inside, so you are guaranteed to find one your child will love! Frecklebox specializes in personalized gear: folders, books, and now retro lunchboxes. My son now has one of these cool lunchboxes, and we both love it!
Have you found a cool product for your kids to spice up lunchtime at school?
In the almost 15 months that our son, Jack, has been in our lives, we've taken more pictures than we know what to do with. Luckily, my husband has a knack for photography, and so we've gotten some fantastic photos (such as this one from our recent trip to the beach ... I couldn't resist), but there are plenty of not-so-great photos too!
Trying to snap frame-worthy photos of a baby often results in disappointment, frustration, and ultimately a costly trip to the local portrait studio. (Trust me ... we've been there!) That is one of the reasons I was so excited to get my hands on a new how-to DVD called How to Photograph Your Baby.
In this DVD, Nick Kelsh, renowned photographer and author of eight photography books, including the best-selling book How to Photograph Your Baby, introduces easy steps that will have parents creating beautifully composed baby pictures in just a few minutes. The DVD explores common photography mistakes and offers simple, fun, and effective ways to improve results with a few quick tips.
Nick offers three main tips for getting great photos of your baby.
Tip #1: Get Closer to Your Baby
Don't be shy when photographing your baby. Get closer and avoid all the background clutter that distracts viewers from the most important element in the photo — your baby. "Parents who take pictures of their babies never see all the background objects that often ruin the picture. All they see is their beautiful child. Don't be afraid to get closer to your baby and try to be as conscious about the things you don't want in the picture as much as what you do want."
Tip #2: Natural Light Is Key
Using flash in dark environments or for taking snapshots at parties is fine but turn the flash off when photographing your baby. Instead Kelsh suggests using natural light to create a softer, more attractive
photograph. "Move your baby closer to any light source — a sunbeam coming through a window, under a skylight, even peering out an open door," says Kelsh. "You will immediately see a drastic improvement in the quality of light and, if you follow the "get closer' tip, your baby will appreciate you turning the flash off too."
Tip #3: Take Lots of Pictures
If you're thinking, you're probably not shooting photos — so just keep your finger on the shutter. One of the great advantages to digital photography is that there is no added cost to taking lots of photos versus just a few. The more photos you snap, the greater the odds for an album filled with priceless images. "Many people don't realize how many thousands of photos professional photographers take just to get the few really good ones we see in Sports Illustrated, Time magazine, and even our favorite daily newspapers," explains Kelsh. "Don't be afraid to keep shooting, because it's your best guarantee for that one perfect picture."
If you've ever been frustrated when trying to get a good picture of your baby, check out this DVD. It also includes tips on capturing your child's personality as well as how to file and display your favorite photos.
For preview clips from the DVD and to order, visit www.howtophotographyourbaby.com.
Do you have any other tips and tricks for photographing your baby? Share them with us and other ParentLife readers by leaving a comment.
Looking for a great goodie bag gift for your child's party? Or a fun activity that also is eco-friendly? Check out the small Calafant kits that let kids build and decorate their own toy — dinosaurs, houses, race cars, steamers, fire trucks, and more. Each toy is easy to build and comes with 6 high-quality markers. It's a wonderful party activity, and children get to play with their very own toy at the party and take it home.
All Calafant toys are made from recycled cardboard, and they are, of course, biodegradable. Parents can choose either just one style depending on the theme of the party (i.e. for a dinosaur party, every child gets a dinosaur) or mix and match nine different styles.Visit www.creativetoyshop.com/small.html to see these eco-friendly treasures. These sell for $6.99 for one toy or $53 for the party pack including 9 toys. Available at www.creativetoyshop.com and select retailers listed on the Web site. All toys are lead-free, non-toxic and safe for play.
Do you have some great toys that you would recommend? Share with us and other parents by posting!
Do you have a child with ADD or learning disabilities? For encouragement and support, ParentLife recommends you check out ADDitude magazine.
We are thankful for ADDitude contributing to our September 2009 issue with the great article about social skills for children with ADD and how role-play can dramatically impact kids with ADD for the positive.
Check out ADDitude at www.additudemag.com.
Are there other special needs topics you would like to see covered in ParentLife? Let us know as we plan future issues!
If you haven't seen our feature article on Mike Berenstain in the September 2009 issue of ParentLife, be sure to check it out! Mike Berenstain is helping carry on the legacy his parents, Stan and Jan Berenstain, started over 40 years ago with the Berenstain Bears® book series. (Did you know that the characters in the books are based on members of the Berenstain family?)
Many of us have fond memories of growing up reading Berenstain books or reading them to our children. And even though Stan died in 2005, today's children can still experience the thrill of reading new Berenstain Bears books. Mike is actually doing most of the writing, while Mike and his mom share the illustrating. These days, the Berenstain Bears books are taking on even more value-based themes in their new series — Living Lights (published by Zonderkidz™). We listed several books in the new series in our September article, but since that time, there are even more great Living Lights books to choose from.
The Berenstain Bears Love Their Neighbors (May 2009)
The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game (May 2009)
The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks (August 2009)
The Berenstain Bears Faithful Friends (August 2009)
The Berenstain Bears' Christmas Tree (October 2009)
And be on the lookout for even more coming out in February 2010! For more information, visit www.zonderkidz.com. Stop by the official Berenstain Bears Web site too — www.berenstainbears.com.
Have you read any of the new Berenstain Bears Living Lights books? What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions!
Did you know that yesterday (September 13th) was Grandparent's Day? Did you do anything special to celebrate your grandparents and your child's grandparents? Maybe you sent them an e-card or digital pictures over e-mail. Or maybe your parents are some of the millions of Americans over 72 who still do not use e-mail. Since they are not online, these older family members are often left "out of the loop" of normal, everyday family conversation.
Sunnygram is an e-mail service that will help you bring these family members back into the loop. With Sunnygram, you assign an email address to Grandma (such as Grandma@sunnygram.com), and friends and family can easily send messages and digital pictures that are compiled weekly into a bright and cheery newsletter sent through the mail. Check out a sample here: http://www.sunnygram.com/materials.php.The newsletter is customized to each recipient, and there are special designs for holidays, including Grandparent's Day. Sunnygrams are available in large print (18-pt) at no extra charge (regular print is 14-pt) and are printed using color laser printers for easy readability and crisp pictures.
Subscription to the service is only $9.95 per month (with no other fees). Visit www.sunnygram.com for a free trial!
A Sunnygram subscription might make a great belated Grandparent's Day gift. Or maybe this is just a great reminder to keep in touch with those you love and to show the grandparents in your life some extra love!
If you have been a reader of ParentLife, you know that we are fans of Upward sports. My family knows Upward from experience after my oldest son, Jonathan, played basketball for three years, and I helped coach. If you missed the article we posted on Upward yesterday, be sure to check it out.I was also interested to hear the announcement that Upward is partnering together with JellyTelly, a new online children's network launched by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer, offering 24-hour access to high-quality Christian programming to children ages 5-11. In the new partnership, each child who enrolls in Upward receives a special code to unlock a learning video with a sport specific scripture at www.teamupward.com. The videos, which have been created by VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer's JellyFish Labs, are specifically produced for Upward to echo each of these values emphasized by Upward.
"Upward already has a wonderful ministry to a huge audience of kids," says Phil Vischer. "It's a privilege to help them reach a new generation of web-savvy kids in a way that can build their spiritual, moral AND physical health." JellyTelly plans on creating approximately 80 videos over the course of one year as part of this partnership. Post a comment and let us know what you think of JellyTelly! You will be entered in our monthly giveaway drawing.
Reading to and with your child prepares him for a lifetime of curiosity and learning. For preschoolers, choose books with bright, colorful illustrations and minimal text. Beginning readers like repetitive language and humorous rhymes. Don’t forget to read to your older child too! Select books on topics of his interest, and use them as a starting place for great conversations. And remember, enjoying books is free when you visit the library!
New Books
Always by Ann Stott: “No matter what you do,” says Mom, “I’ll always love you.” For babies and preschoolers.
I’m Your Bus by Marilyn Singer: Back-to-schoolers will enjoy this rhyming story told from the perspective of a yellow school bus. For ages 4-8.
Oliver’s Game by Matt Tavares: Treat your baseball fan to a story abouthow World War II interrupted one young man’s dream. For ages 6-10.
Oldies But Goodies
The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood: A snoring granny and a dreaming child share a bed with an assortment of household creatures. For ages birth to 3.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff: Give a mouse a cookie, and a whole adventure unravels and comes full circle again. For ages 4 to 8.
Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel: Lessons in friendship abound in the first of a timeless series. For ages 4 to 8.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka: Get the wolf’s side of the story! For ages 4 to 8.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.: Each page leads to the next with rhythm and cadence kids adore. Illustrated by Eric Carle. For ages 4 to 8.
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan: In 1910, Sarah comes to be a new mother for Anna and Caleb. For ages 9 to 12.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner: A story from another era describes how four orphans survive on their own. For ages 9 to 12.
Joy Fisher is editor of LifeWay’s Bible Teaching for Kids Special Buddies, a Bible study curriculum for school-age children who have special needs. She is a former editor and frequent contributor to ParentLife.
Do you know all the benefits of reading to your child? Be sure to check out the article "A Head Start" in the August 2009 issue of ParentLife.
This week is a busy week for most families as the kids head back to school. One source of stress for many families is knowing what to pack for lunch! Is it hard for you to find quick, easy, healthy options for your child's lunch?
The Lunchables team hopes to relieve some of this stress by introducing a whole new line of Oscar Mayer Lunchables Lunch Combinations!
Some highlights of the new line include:While these nutritional advances are great, Lunchables has also extended its new changes from the inside out. The new packaging features a clear, snap-close container with an easy-to-read menu bar and recyclable packaging.
Lunchables Lunch Combinations are available in the refrigerated section of grocery stores and retail for $3.49. To view the complete line of Lunchables Lunch Combinations visit www.lunchables.com.
In the July 2009 issue of ParentLife we recommended kid-friendly travel products to go along with our feature article "On the Road Again: Making Vacations Fun." One of the products mentioned was the Baby Sherpa® Diaper Backpack. This multitasking, four-in-one bag offers maximum efficiency for today's traveling family. Some of its coolest features include the following:
Deep inside compartment with zippered pocketIn the feature article, we directed readers to the wrong Web site. We apologize for this mistake. To find out more about the Baby Sherpa Diaper Backpack, visit www.babysherpabackpacks.com.
This summer our boys had summer reading to do for school. To help them stay motivated, we enrolled them in the summer reading program at our county library. Christy and I decided it was only fair that we join the adult summer reading program too! And what a great time we have had reading!
Jonathan really enjoyed reading one of my personal childhood favorites The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, one of C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia series.
We have read a bit of everything under the sun to Christopher but now that the start of kindergarten is only about a month away, our reading will turn to some books to get him ready. I can't wait to hear Christopher's reaction at the end of First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg.
Christy has enjoyed reading Karen Kingsbury's Redemption series.
I finally finished some books that I have had on the shelf a long time, including The Shack and 90 Minutes in Heaven.
What are some of your favorite books that you have read this summer?
Check out this great article and summer fun idea from ParentLife writer and local school counselor, Bill Conger, about musician Roger Day.
Roger Day doesn't have any trouble getting in touch with his inner child. As a children's performer, the former camp counselor travels the nation entertaining preschool- and elementary-age children with silly songs that he created like "It's a No-No to Kiss a Rhino!" and "Mosquito Burrito.""What I love about doing children's music is that it's all my own stuff," Day said following a July 9th gig at the Brentwood Library near Nashville, Tennessee. "It's my own creativity. It's my own imagination. I'm not doing other people's music. I think that's great for kids to see so that they are encouraged to use their imagination too.”
An entertainer on the college circuit, Day never envisioned making a living in the kid's market. After his wife had the couple's third child, he became a stay-at-home dad while mom returned to her speech therapist job with special needs children. During those three years, he played a few more college dates, but he felt led to transition to children's music full-time in the late 90s. "I told everybody I'm going to do kid's music, and everybody said, 'Greeeeat! Good luck with that' because nobody really had an idea of what you could do with it."His songs are more than goofy ditties that kids sing. It's also another way of educating them, something he has witnessed personally. "My son, who's 16, mentioned at the end of school that they were studying 'The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner' because in one of my very first songs 'Reach Up' I talk about having no time for albatrosses hanging around us. He said that when he studied 'The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner,' he thought: Albatross! I know what that is! My hope is that kids when they're taking their SAT will say: 'I wonder how many chambers there are in a snake heart? Ah, 3. How do I know that? Oh, that Roger Day song talked about it.' "
To check out more about Roger Day's music and his touring schedule, visit his Web site www.rogerday.com.
What is the best kid music that you secretly like to listen to?
Do you have a child under 2 years old? Or are you expecting a baby in the near future? Be sure to check out BabyLife -- the special edition of ParentLife designed for expectant parents and parents with infants and toddlers. Filled with tons of practical information on what to expect in those first two years.Here are a just a few of the helpful topics included in BabyLife:
Be sure to check out BabyLife today!
Tell us what issues new parents care about most -- and help shape our next issue of BabyLife!
Family outings and travel can be fun and exciting. However, if a child becomes lost, it can quickly turn into a scary experience. According to the Center to Prevent Lost Children, 90 percent of families report losing a child in a public place.
The Spot Me ID child identification products are a real vacation "must have" for parents and children. Spot Me ID gives families the added reassurance that they are only a phone call away should they become separated in a crowded place.
Created by a mom of three after she experienced being separated from her child while on vacation in a crowded place, Spot Me ID includes bracelets, lanyards, and temporary tattoos featuring Spot, the dog, who reminds kids that they can rely on Spot to keep their parent's cell phone number with them at all times.
Each Spot Me ID product is resistant to water, sunscreen, chlorine, perspiration and are reusable. The tattoos are also non-toxic, FDA approved, and water-proof. The products have various themes that reflect outings, such as the beach series, zoo series, everyday, and others.
Spot Me ID products are suitable for children ages 1 to 10. The cartoonish bracelets and lanyards feature an animated dog named Spot, who winks, wags his tail, and waves. The temporary tattoos depict a Spot the dog with an area to write in a cell phone number and parent’s name. They are non-toxic, FDA approved, and will last days even when wet.
For more information, visit www.spotmeid.com.
Is your child ready for a study Bible of his very own? Check out the new Illustrated Study Bible for Kids by Holman Bible Publishers.
Now available in pink and brown simulated leather editions, the popular Illustrated Study Bible for Kids offers a fresh and exciting approach to Bible reading among children. It features the complete text of the popular Holman Christian Standard Bible translation plus dozens of full-color illustrations, maps, and reconstructions. Also included are easy-to-read study helps like The Ten Commandments for Kids, How to Have a Quiet Time, Test Your Bible Knowledge, and a Bible Dictionary for Kids.
ParentLife has two Illustrated Study Bible for Kids (one in pink and one in brown) to give away during the month of June. Everyone* who posts a comment on our blog in June will automatically be entered to win!
*LifeWay employees are not eligible for this giveaway. Multiple comments do not increase chances of winning.
What features do you look for in a Bible for your child? What is most important to you?
This year, families across the country are planning their vacations with a smaller budget in mind. If camping is not your thing, maybe you should consider Smart Destinations' Go Cards and Explorer Passes —a great way to save money without sacrificing family fun.
Smart Destinations is a provider of unlimited admission attraction passes in 15 major North American destinations (San Diego, Boston, Chicago, and Oahu, to name a few). Smart Destinations’ Go Cards and Explorer Passes offer pre-paid access to over 425 museums, attractions, and tours for one low fixed price.
With the Go Card you can buy a pass (for up to 5 days) that gives you free admission and no waiting in line to several attractions in your pick city. You can see as many attractions as you want over the duration of days that you have selected.So where will your family go on vacation? To see a list of all 15 destinations, visit www.smartdestinations.com.
Where is your family going on vacation this year? How do you plan to save money on vacation? Share your tips with us and other ParentLife readers.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the 2009 camping season. It’s time to pack up the gear and head into the great outdoors. With the economic downturn, many parents are forgoing the annual vacation to Hawaii and opting to stay closer to home this year. Now is the best time to consider a state or national park visit. The average stay can be as little as $15 for an overnight campsite.
With a goal to guide families back into state and national parks systems, community parks or just beyond their backdoors, IAGmedia, Inc. delivers “Into the Great Outdoors,” a program to help reconnect kids and families with nature and the environment. Into the Great Outdoors introduces kids to a young squirrel, Chipper, a first-timer going into the park systems to explore nature. Through music, mishap, and humor and a cast of friendly wildlife creatures, Chipper playfully teaches children the importance of respecting the environment. Company founder, Stephanie Rach-Wilson, says it is her upbringing and personal mission to provide parents with a positive reinforcement tool to help eliminate the stress and put back in the fun of exploring the great outdoors with kids.
IAGmedia offers online resources, checklists for the entire family, and fun facts for parents to help get ready to go on hiking or camping adventures, such as:
Let’s Go Chipper’s™ Into the Great Outdoors products are available online at www.iagmedia.net and national retail and online stores.
Does your family like to camp? Share with us places you like to camp, tips for camping with kids, and favorite camp activities.
One of the best ways to soothe a fussy baby is the technique of swaddling. I discovered very quickly as a new parent, that swaddling is an art form. It is not easy!
The Miracle Blanket®, the leading infant swaddle design, wants to make swaddling easy for parents. And now ... parents who use the Miracle Blanket have an opportunity to win some extra cash (up to $500) through the Crying to Calm Video Contest! Parents are encouraged to pick up their home video cameras to capture the true miracle of the Miracle Blanket showing their baby going from fussy and crying to a peaceful serenity after being swaddled.
“Even though thousands of testimonials out there rave about the effectiveness of the Miracle Blanket when it comes to calming fussy, colicky, or just plain restless babies, we realize some parents still don’t believe it and want to see it for themselves,” says Michael Gatten, creator and founder of Miracle Industries, makers of Miracle Blanket. “And what better way to do that than to have our customers do the demonstrating.”
For all of the details, visit www.miracleblanket.com/images/VideoContest.gif.
I can personally testify to the effectiveness of swaddling. I never used the Miracle Blanket in particular with my son, Jack. But we swaddled him and discovered that he started sleeping through the night! So exhausted new parents ... be sure to check it out!
Has swaddling worked for you? Tell us about your experience.
Congratulations to Kris Buckman, Jennifer C., and Rachel -- the winners of our April giveaway!
Check out Faith Baby (www.faithbaby.com). Faith Baby, a Christian children's clothing Web site, promises one-of-a-kind designs to enlighten the heart and celebrate faith. Faith Baby offers high-quality clothes and gifts for babies and toddlers featuring positive messages to rejoice in God's smallest blessings.Don't forget about our April Giveaway! Click here for all of the details! 
In 1983, and each year since, April has been declared Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness on types of abuse, how to get help, and steps to take to prevent abuse and neglect. The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a great information site provided as a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.If you like ParentLife magazine, you'll love BabyLife -- our special edition of ParentLife designed for expectant parents and parents with infants and toddlers. Filled with tons of practical information on what to expect in those first precious months with baby, BabyLife makes a great supplement to any baby shower or new-parent gift. BabyLife is also great to take along when visiting a new mom in the hospital or new families who visit your church. Check out BabyLife today!
Don't forget! Anyone who posts a comment on our blog during March is automatically entered to win one free Crosspoint or Centri-Kid camp registration. Click here for all the details.
Congratulations to Terri Broussard -- the winner of our February 2009 Giveaway!
Do you have an egg hunt as part of your family traditions each spring? Try a new twist on a traditional egg hunt with Techno Source®'s new Hide 'Em & Find 'Em Eggs. Hide the eggs to start the egg hunt fun. The eggs then begin talking ("I'm Hiding!" and "I'm Over Here!"),
laughing, and making noises as you try to find them. Open them up to
see a cute bunny or baby chick say, "You found me!" 
The Levels of Biblical Learning is an instrument you can use to reference what children from birth through sixth grade can understand and develop in their spiritual growth. It provides a chart cross-referenced by age groups and spiritual development concepts. There are 10 content areas: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Bible, Creation, Family, Self, Church, Salvation, and Community and World. The changes in concept areas coincide with changes in a child's level of understanding and vocabulary.
- What do you like about the blog?
- What do you dislike about the blog?
- How do you feel about the design of the blog?
- What kind of content would you like to see appear on the blog?
Adventure magazine is one of the LifeWay family of devotional magazines. LifeWay also produces More magazine for children in 1st and 2nd grades, Bible Express for preteens, and ec for teens. These devotionals are all designed to help children spend time with God each day. Each magazine also has a lot of fun learning games inside and focuses on practical application of Bible truths.
Tell us what you think of our new ParentLife blog! Everyone* who posts a comment on our blog will automatically be entered to receive an autographed copy of Rebecca Ingram Powell's new book Season of Change: Parenting Your Middle Schooler With Passion and Purpose (Tate Publishing, 2008). A winner will be drawn randomly on February 28, 2009. So let us hear from you!
*LifeWay employees are not eligible for this giveaway. Multiple comments do not increase chances of winning.ParentLife Online is here! We are excited for the opportunity to communicate with you online. ParentLife Online will be updated daily during the week with commentary from the ParentLife staff, content that goes deeper into topics appearing in our print magazine, product reviews, and helpful links to parenting sites and the latest parenting information.
We also want to hear from you! Respond to our posts, send us ideas for articles, and submit your writing and queries to be considered for ParentLife.
Meet the Editor in Chief
Hi there! I am William Summey, the editor in chief of ParentLife. I have been working on ParentLife for 7 years, initially as editor and now as editor in chief (EIC). As an EIC, I help edit the magazine but function as team leader, helping everyone do their jobs as best they can.
I have been married to my wife, Christy, for 15 years. We have two boys, Jonathan (10) and Christopher (4).
One of my passions is to help encourage parents in their parenting journey. One of the best ways to encourage others is by being open and honest about parenting struggles and challenges. By building community, we are all stronger. I hope that our blog can be a small piece of that community for you!
What are the parenting issues you feel most strongly about? I would love to hear from you!
