There’s nothing better than decorating a cozy home for the holidays–songs of the season playing in the background, a fire blazing in the fireplace—to remind us of how blessed we are. And since our kids love to help with this joyful endeavor, how about providing a few cool crafts made just for them?
Allowing our kids […]

Published in The Broomfield Enterprise, 11/25/07
In an effort to mentally prepare our children for the foreseeable demise of our dogs, who have reached convalescent ages, I answered my daughter honestly when she asked how long our furry family members would live.
I tenderly explained that one never knows how long a life will be, but […]

Published in The Broomfield Enterprise,  12/9/07
As adults, we place a premium on where we are seated. The front of an airplane, an intimate corner of a restaurant or courtside at the game, prime seats hold an advantage most secretly covet, or at least appreciate.
For children with siblings, that coveted placement is, simply, where their […]

Deep in the forest, far off the winding path, was a very special tree.
This tree housed some new residents. They were crusty and gnome-like, and their tattered wings didn’t do much of anything at all. Nevertheless, they called themselves “fairies”.
These fairies had spent the summer cleaning, repairing and improving their new home. […]