Archive for August, 2008
The Robots Are Coming
Monday, August 25th, 2008This amazing robot is really my little girl in disguise. I had almost as much fun turning some boxes into a robot suit as she had modeling it.
Pick up a copy of TPE’s annual children’s edition on Oct. 12 and find out how to make this costume with your kids. You’ll also find games, articles […]
Making the Impossible Happen in JBQ
Monday, August 18th, 2008While Michael Phelps was winning his gold medals in Beijing, my son has been training for his own Olympic-sized challenge.
Last night, my 11-year-old achieved the impossible. The Junior Bible Quiz Impossible Award, that is.
Pardon my parental pride, but I felt it was worth blogging about. To earn this award, the highest given in the JBQ […]
Shocking Number of Tweens Watch R-rated Movies
Thursday, August 14th, 2008An R rating for violence isn’t enough to keep many tweens and young teens from seeing inappropriate movies, a recent survey shows.
In a Dartmouth Medical School study published this month in Pediatrics, researchers revealed nearly half of children between the ages of 10 and 14 had viewed at least one of a list of extremely […]
Unhappy Meals
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008I was disgusted to read a story in today’s news about a teenage fast food employee taking a bubble bath in a restaurant sink as a store manager and other workers watched. What are people thinking when they do things like this and then post the evidence online?
While I realize this is an isolated incident, […]
Jesus’ Treasure Box
Thursday, August 7th, 2008I’ve always made a point of telling my kids how special and loved they are. When my daughter was 3 years old, I was reminding her of these things when she looked at me and confidently said, “Yes, I know. Jesus took me out of His treasure box and gave me to you.”
I don’t know […]
Steven Curtis Chapman speaks out about his personal tragedy
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008Watch for Steven Curtis Chapman and family tomorrow morning (Aug. 6) at 8 EST on Good Morning America.
The Chapmans will talk about the loss of their 5-year-old daughter Maria, who died May 21 in a backover accident at the family home. The Chapmans will also be featured guests on Larry King Live Thursday, Aug. 7.
“Initially […]
