How Marriage Affects Children

The way you and your spouse deal with issues in your marriage does affect your children, one way or another. Even when you don’t think they’re paying attention, they are absorbing details. As a writer, one of the first things I learned was “Show, don’t tell.” Simply put this means writing should be descriptive, but should still allow the reader to use his or her imagination. Instead of saying, “From the look of the sky, it seemed like it was going to storm any minute,” one might say, “The sky was heavy with dark, angry clouds.” The latter helps create … Continue reading

Crafting Tips

When working with little ones, we need to set aside plenty of time for crafts. Little ones are inquisitive and they will want to play in the paint and feel it squish between their fingers. They enjoy this part as much as the actual painting. Allow plenty of time and be as patient as possible, allowing kids to explore at their own pace. Here are some more helpful tips for making crafts with small children: 1. Make working on crafts relaxing and fun. Don’t stifle creativity by being a stickler for the instructions. While basic instructions should be followed, allowing … Continue reading