those teachable moments are in every minute of life - and God ordains all of time. (and - Brian - dobson is a great place to start! :)
being honest with children at their age appropriate level is important to help them grasp, but they see it in yo...
our daugther was born 22 months after we were married. she was a sudden and sweet surprise!! we only dated (known each other) 8 months before wedding day. we married at 26 and 28 and were parents at 28 and 30.
for those who recently had their first child or are expecting/planning their first child in the near future (and those who want to give us some advice)
If it weren't for baby einstein, i would have been a grumpier mother (and driver)! My daughter loved those and got to see her dvd once each evening while I prepared dinner (or on our MANY road trips before she turned 2).
now, at 4, it is often mor...