By Jessica Wolstenholm
He screamed and clutched me as if monsters were trying to drag him away. Maybe that’s how he felt. The first day of kindergarten can be rather rough on a child, but I wasn’t expecting the teachers to have to PEEL my son off me. I walked into the parent meeting, late, brushing tears off […]
By Editorial Team
If you have a child or you teach children, you’ve probably read countless reports and stats on why reading to kids beginning at a young age is so important. There is no doubt that reading is, in fact, fundamental. Words are the building blocks for a child’s vocabulary, worldview, relationships, and success in all areas […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Last night, as I was writing an article about praying for peace in my family this year, my oldest got out of bed and argued with me about going back to sleep. Long story short (though predictable), I ended up yelling at my daughter in the middle of writing that optimistic and hopeful article about […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
January was perched at the end of a long year. I believed in her promises. She glistened just past the twinkling lights and crumpled up wrapping paper seemingly fresh and bright. I was tired and worn. Craving a renewed energy, I looked so forward to her arrival. Somehow simply turning the page to a new […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Setting family goals is the perfect way to kick off the new year with focus and intention. Here’s how to get started. . . Can you believe we are approaching another New Year? The New Year is always an exciting time to shed off the old things and step into the new things God has […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I remember when we received the news that we were going to have a little girl. It was a mix of joy and anxiety. I was excited about the opportunity, but I was really nervous about the weight of having a daughter. I had heard many horror stories about young ladies going to find affirmation […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
“Be kind to each other!” “Are you being kind?!” “Make sure you choose kindness with each other!!” I think I say those words to my kids, or very similar combinations of those words, somewhere in the ballpark of forty thousand times per day. I think the reason I have to remind my kids so […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I love my job. I am the “Family Guy” at New Life Christian Church in Northern Virginia. I oversee the Children and Youth Ministries with direct involvement with the youth program. I am also a father of 4 beautiful young girls. Growing up as a member of a 4 boy family, I never had the […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
If you aren’t the parent of a child who has severe food allergies, you may be wondering what this topic has to do with anything Biblical. The fact is that many parents spend a huge amount of time protecting their children from the hidden dangers that seemingly harmless food items can cause. Reading every label, […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I’m not sure when it all started, but it seems every season of the year has a sports obsession attached to it: From the World Series to the Super Bowl…from the World Cup to the Olympics (easily our favorite, even if only every four years.) There is a sport for everyone, even those drawn to […]