by Britt Kelly | Mar 19, 2015 | Britt Kelly: Learning at Home
The very first library book I lost as a married person was a book called “How to Make your House do the Housework.” I figured my house was holding the book hostage in hopes that if I bought the book and somehow learned it’s mysterious organizy ways the house would be...
by Valerie Steimle | Mar 7, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
As children grow through their teen years, parents are challenged with difficult situations. Teenagers can be emotionally demanding at times, and parental rewards are few and far between. One payback which warms the heart for parents is to hear their children tell...
by Valerie Steimle | Feb 21, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Rearing a large family is rewarding but, at times it is challenging task, especially when there are so many under one roof. (A certain nursery rhyme comes to mind.) We are the keepers of our homes and most of us would agree that we should guard that home against the...
by Valerie Steimle | Feb 7, 2015 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
Last week was a rough one for me. Three of our dear friends/family had passed away unexpectedly. They were all younger than they should have been to leave this earth and it was not easy to take. I’ve done this before, though. Nine years ago my mother and husband...
by Valerie Steimle | Dec 27, 2014 | Valerie Steimle: Strengthening Families
With the New Year upon us, many people reflect back to past experiences over the last year. Our American way of life seems to be changing drastically and it has become too stressful to watch the news, read the newspaper or open emails. We are overwhelmed with lost...
