Category Archives: Children

Favorite #103: TV Personality: Skipper Ed

Friend of the Children Most children have some recollection of a favorite tv show they enjoyed as a kid. I have memories of the Mickey Mouse Club in the ’60’s with Annette Funicello as one of the featured child stars. It wasn’t until several weeks … Continue reading

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Favorite # 102: New Hope Presbyterian Church

Community Outreach It’s always heartwarming to see a church extend an arm of love and friendship into the community. It’s even more so when directed at children. New Hope Presbyterian Church in China Grove, NC has been hosting a number of … Continue reading

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Favorite #99: Preschools and Daycares

Learning and Growing Earlier in my career as a kindergarten teacher, I was always appreciative of parents who understood the importance of readiness skills in the classroom. To develop these, parents often enrolled their child in a local preschool, where through play and hands-on … Continue reading

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Favorite #98: Dads and Granddads

Memories Sometimes it’s fun to ask a question on Facebook and see the response. This week I asked what is special about your dad and what are some of your favorite memories. The response was overwhelming and heart warming, to say the … Continue reading

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Favorite #96: Overton Elementary School

Leader in Technology This past March I was invited as an author to career day at Overton Elementary School in Salisbury, NC. Setting up for my presentation, I was pleasantly surprised to learn Overton’s classrooms are some of the most technologically advanced classrooms in the … Continue reading

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Favorite #94: Sweet Frog’s Dairy-Free Yogurt

Serving the Needs of All Customers A year and a half ago, my husband and I were blessed with our second grandson, Garrett. A healthy little boy-his future looked bright. One week later, however, we were facing the possibility of losing him. Thinking … Continue reading

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Favorite #93: Mother’s Day

A Mother’s Heart is a Servant’s Heart On the second Sunday of May, it’s not unusual to hear the words, “Happy Mother’s Day.” Although moms everywhere enjoy getting flowers, candy and presents, most are happy just to spend time with … Continue reading

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Favorite #91: Earth Day

         Time to Care Even though Earth Day has come and gone, if we’re really concerned about our environment, then Earth Day should be everyday. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, one must wonder if our efforts have even … Continue reading

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Favorite #88: Communities in Schools

Meeting the Needs of Children Communities in Schools is a wonderful resource for providing opportunities and programs some children might not otherwise experience. A partnership, this far reaching program serves students throughout the nation in approximately 27 states.  Assisting students in becoming the best they can … Continue reading

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Favorite #84: Rocky River Elementary School

Creative Ways of Learning Rocky River Elementary School in Mooresville, NC is one of those schools where you feel welcome the minute you enter the door. Perhaps the bright and colorful halls contribute to that perception, but mostly it’s the bright and … Continue reading

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