April 1, 2020 // by Laura Malone We’re entering our third week of social distancing in our neck of the woods. The first week and a half was surreal. Our busy lives came to a screeching halt as the news and social media filled our minds with a new script that will no doubt make... Continue Reading →
7 Tips for Parenting the Perfectionist
March 4, 2020 // by Laura Malone Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.Salvador Dali As I’m writing this, I’m camped out in my church coffee bar alone, my half- eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich and sparkling water at my side and the faint sound of our high school choir’s voices... Continue Reading →
6 Brain Boosters that Increase Intelligence in Your Child
November 12, 2019 // by Laura Malone Intelligence is a person’s ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills using their brain. A healthy brain can stay focused for age-appropriate amounts of time, connect the dots quickly, easily recall memories and facts, read, write and speak well, execute strong muscle coordination and appropriate emotional responses.... Continue Reading →
Stories Worth Sharing
Strengthening the Faith of the Next Generation My first year as a transfer student at the University of Texas was veiled in loneliness. I knew no one. I remember my husband, Rusty (boyfriend at the time), and my best friend drove me to my new dorm. During the ride, we joked and laughed until we... Continue Reading →