I saw the phrase “rhyme machine” and being a children’s writer I figured I’d run with it. Suddenly I saw kids jumping into a high-tech solar-powered rocket ship. They simply touched colorful pictures on a screen to zoom to imagination … Read the rest
I don’t have any scientific proof, but I believe God made butterflies for kids. Think about it. Butterflies are beautiful creatures. So are kids. Butterflies love to flitter here, there, and everywhere. So do kids. Butterflies love sweet things. Kids, … Read the rest
Get plenty of sleep. Eat foods that are good for you. Don’t eat and drink sugary stuff all the time. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Yep, these are all healthy habits for kids. But did you know … Read the rest
The men’s final is being played at Wimbledon today. I love tennis. It’s about the only sport I’ll still watch on TV. And something I find interesting is what kind of details spectators and speculators find interesting in the “big … Read the rest
Have you ever heard of tiddlywinks and pick up sticks? When I was a kid, I played both of those fun games. It was also fun to play marbles, jacks, and checkers. Those games don’t need: Batteries Controlling devices, or … Read the rest
Smiley faces are some of the most used emoticons. But do they represent real emotions? Or something we just wish for? You’ve probably noticed how nice everyone is at the grocery store or department store checkout. The clerk smiles and … Read the rest
On this Independence Day 2013 I took some time to read the Declaration of Independence. I recommend all Americans do that from time to time. A free people almost inevitably tends toward a selective memory or even total forgetfulness when … Read the rest
Short bedtime stories are great for kids and for the adults who read to them. Here’s why… The first, and hopefully the most obvious reason, is this. When parents (or other adults) read to kids, there’s a strong connection being … Read the rest
Do you have kids? Know someone who does? Well, today I’m including links to some audio stories for kids I narrated, produced, and posted a while back. Most of these recycled podcasts have video, too. And you’ll hear some classic … Read the rest
You’re not perfect, and that’s something you should never worry about. If you’re worrying, and fretting, and always thinking about how you can or could be perfect, you’re really going to limit how much good you can do for others … Read the rest
Do you have words and music in your heart? You don’t have to be a singer songwriter or composer or poet. You only have to be still and listen. There are wonderful words and music written on the tablet of … Read the rest
What’s a healing touch? First, I’ll tell you what it isn’t. A healing touch isn’t like what you see in the movies…where someone gets struck by lightning and suddenly they can touch people and cure diseases. A healing touch isn’t … Read the rest
