Lent is the 40 days and nights leading up the celebration of Easter, in which Christians typically fast and devote their lives even more fully to God. The idea of Lent and the driving principles behind it can be difficult for children to understand. Instead of telling your child that Lent ...
But Easter can be a tough holiday to explain to children. Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, Easter baskets, and Easter egg hunts, the true meaning can be easily lost. But don’t worry.I’ve created an Easter Activity Workbook to help you lay a foundation of truth for your enti...
For this hunt, the children decorate and name their personal lambs ahead of the hunt. We often hide several lambs for each child. We explain to the kids that some of our best friends in the pre-mortal life are now out in the world without the gospel. Everyone gets a missionary name ta...
They're only 9 years old, but these girls and boys from around the world offer keen insight into how gender shapes destiny.
Visit The Cleveland Museum of Art: Special Exhibitions to view other intricate and bejeweled eggs created by Peter Carl Fabergé. Rabbits Rabbits are a powerful symbol of fertility and new life, and therefore, of Easter. The Easter Bunny, like Santa Claus, has become a popular children's ...
How to Daddoo is a clueless man-child’s humorous go-to-guide, a Dadding 101 and even a ‘What Not to Do’ when it comes to being a Dad.
Check for multiple spellings. You may not be sure of a specific name, but changing the spelling can make all the difference. It can also make a difference in how easy or difficult it is for your child to spell and explain. Check for similar names. A similar name may strengthen your ca...
124 was spiteful. Full of a baby's venom. The women in the house knew it and so did the children. For years each put up with the spite in his own way, but by 1873 Sethe and her daughter Denver were its only victims. The grandmother, Baby Suggs, was dead, and the sons, Howard...
Aid underprivileged children by helping to provide them with the resources that all children need. Whether labeled as disadvantaged, low-income or at-risk -- these children often lack basic life necessities and access to resources for dealing with youth- and family-related issues such as motor de...
Extra tip:Use ourAdvanced Searchtool to search by meaning, which is a fun easter egg to infuse into your story. There’s Always an Exception! There’s always an exception to the rules above: if the character’s name is part of the plot or their backstory. In that case, it’s really...