Children

If God were here, he wouldn’t allow any of this If there was a soul, we wouldn’t have to invent it If we were free, we would be less understanding Li’l kid had all these questions But her mom was so dolled up she became a doll herself You teach the kid…

Why do Americans think that children are expendable? — I recall my son’s first bout of jet lag. His little body’s internal clock was totally out of whack and being only three, he had no idea what was going on. He reached a nuclear level of crankiness and we didn’t know how to deal with it. I recalled how…

Food allergies are a prevalent concern in pediatric health, affecting a significant number of children worldwide. As parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, it is vital to have a comprehensive understanding of food allergies to ensure the safety and well-being of children. In this article, we will explore the world of…

My grandson resembles a cherub when he is sleeping — Give it to me! My grandson is screaming at the top of his lungs — a gut-wrenching scream. A spine-tingling shriek. He wants the Thomas the Tank Engine train car. Right now! This child does not know the meaning of sharing. He is 4 years old today. His terrible 2’s…

Some sweet memories from school days, When I was a teacher, I had a favorite student name Isheal Poudel (there are also other fav kids as well, but today’s incident is about him and class 5) who came from a Christian background. He always seemed rushed, like a rabbit with…

The post, the box, dark slot Your letter drops With hope You were little then Still loved your dad We discovered An abandoned well Pebbles wished into the dark Forgotten, dry of caring It granted no reply

And she is much better than I am. — That’s as close to a picture of my daughter at that age as I can get. And it turns out she’s a better writer than I am. I am gobsmacked. I had no idea she was interested in writing. I found out today that she has written 16 chapters of…

Last year, May 2022 we celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Hubby was quite particular that it was a celebration to thank the many people who were a part of our journey that spanned the 50 years. I think we were remiss in that we missed out inviting and thanking a…

Being a child left alone at home sucks — Trust me, I know from experience that being a latchkey kid sucks. But what most people probably don’t know is that about 10 million children in America are routinely left alone to fend for themselves after school. Is it just me or is there something deeply disturbing about this statistic? …