How do I raise grateful kids?
It’s a question many parents think about. I know I do. As a mom, one of the things that’s most important to me is raising kids who are thankful for what…
The SCBWI Conference
The SCBWI conference I told you about a couple weeks ago turned out great. We had an incredible lineup of speakers and about 175 writers and illustrators, all gathered together in one…
What are your favorite parenting books?
I recently got a question from one of my blogging friends, Stephanie over at Metropolitan Mama. I love what she asked and I’m looking forward to hearing what your answer to…
Who is your Sherpa?
I recently opened a journal my friend Lisa gave me and read what she’d written on the inside cover… It made me smile. I remembered when she’d given it to me,…
This Little Prayer of Mine…
As a mom, I love seeing my kids’ faith grow. I love hearing how their prayers have changed from memorized toddler bedtime prayers (“Now I lay me down to sleep…”) to prayers of their…
Little Too Toot Squirrel?
It’s been a busy week around here. So I thought I’d share something I already wrote. A long time ago. Remember when I told you that some of my stories got published in…
So you want to be a writer?
I sat there at a conference listening to Sheila Walsh speak. She shared a story about a woman who had come up to her and said she wished she could be a writer…
A fun time in the city
Sorry for all the photos lately, but I wanted to share a couple of pictures from the Kirtsy book launch and signing in San Francisco. (Just ignore the fact that…