by Janel Breitenstein | Nov 7, 2015 | Africa, Culture, Humor
1. I set a goal for myself while jogging: If I can only make it to that goat. Everyone speaks more languages than I do. I have partaken of creatures I would normally not consume by choice, e.g. fish eyes, grasshoppers, and the like. People dispose of trash by simply...
by Janel Breitenstein | Nov 3, 2015 | challenging, children, closeness and intimacy, difficulty, discouragement, enduring love, Family, fear, kids, Parenting
Man, it was a tweeny sort of day. That whole thing about drama being reserved for girls? Fogeddaboutit. His attitude wafted through the house like rank gym socks. Nothing is right, the world is against me, why did God give me siblings, yada yada yada. And frankly, my...
by Janel Breitenstein | Nov 1, 2015 | children, difficulty, guest post, kids, Parenting, relationships, sex, tweens and teens
Howdy! I’m guest posting again on WeareTHATFamily.com again about The Hole Truth: Peer Pressure, Sex, and the Connection to Our Kids’ Identity. Hop on over if you’re interested!
by Janel Breitenstein | Oct 30, 2015 | children, Humor, kids, Parenting
…Because there’s just too much real life not to share. Son, trying to name his new stuffed rhinoceros: Mom, I just can’t decide! I want to name him either “Tusky” or “Horny.” Mom, eyes widening: Tusky. Let’s go with...
by Janel Breitenstein | Oct 28, 2015 | children, education, kids, Parenting, practical, Printables and Freebies, time together
In celebration of “literacy” (see previous post!)–if you enjoyed this earlier post, you might enjoy this free printable with 32 different ideas to make the most of reading with children. You’ll also be able to find it on my Freebies for...
