Having The Gay Talk With My Kids
I realized a few weeks ago as I thought about the “Defense of Marriage Act” (and I use ” because it’s a ridiculous name) being declared unconstitutional, that my kids don’t really know about gay or straight. I thought back to my childhood, and I don’t remember when I learned about homosexuality. I remember the [...]
Talking To My Kids About The Real Reason For Easter
I love holidays, but the over commercialization of Easter and Christmas make it hard for those of us who want our kids to understand the true, religious reasons for these holidays. While there’s something magical about Christmas morning, it’s really hard for kids to get past the “I’m getting tons of presents at every turn” [...]
Easter Crafts On Pinterest
Pinterest has been a treasure trove of ideas for me when I’m trying to gather ideas. After our return from Disney World, I had a week to pull together crafts for the Easter egg hunt at my church, so it’s been very useful. Here’s my board of Easter crafts: http://pinterest.com/danasheehan/easter-crafts/ and some of my favorites. [...]
