Educational television programs comprise most of my daughter’s television viewing. Programs that emphasize reading, science, math, social skills, vocabulary, and similar topics reinforce and augment her education. We also allow her to watch some television for pure entertainment. The shows are primarily on the Disney and Nickelodeon channels. Not that surprisingly, she is learning from […]
Those Kids Today…
September 2, 2010 by
A few weeks ago, the minister’s sermon included talking about our concept of the younger generation(s). When he asked the older members of congregation for examples of how young people rebelled in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, no one answered him. (Why yes. He is indeed an engaging and effective speaker.) I just sat there. […]
Creativity Runs in the Family?
August 30, 2010 by
My daughter is always doing something creative. She is usually drawing pictures or “blueprints, ” or building something (often from her “blueprint”). Tonight, while I was making chicken and noodles, she was making “Gingerbread Men Sandwiches.” She came up with the idea and executed it totally on her own. I think they were a cute […]
My Baby’s Delivery
August 6, 2010 by
Every baby’s delivery has a story. After all, there are several shows on cable about them and they keep making more. (I can’t imagine allowing other people in the room let alone the cameras.) Unless you really like those shows, you may not be fascinated, but I am going to share my daughter’s delivery story […]