Childrearing – Slow Literature

Paschal Forgiveness

April 8, 2018 14 Comments

For Eastern Orthodox Christians, Pascha is a yearly Jubilee of forgiveness. It is too easy to make the mistake of thinking that forgiveness is a feeling, or perhaps a lack… Read more Paschal Forgiveness →

Getting Kids to Eat, Lesson Two: Using Water

January 18, 2008 6 Comments

Johnny has been eating eggs a lot lately but I’ve been worried he hasn’t been getting enough carbs. Apparently Cheerios are now too boring to eat. And I know well that trying to force a kid to eat something is the surest way to make him loathe that thing forever. This morning I tried a trick – whisking eggs, milk, and a little flavoring with some soft shredded bread. As I cooked it and noticed how mushy it was turning out I began to dread trying to get Johnny to… Read more Getting Kids to Eat, Lesson Two: Using Water →