by Shannon Popkin | Jul 12, 2012 | Christian Growth, Differences, Food, Kids' Perspective, Mistakes, Parenting, Sin
Here are the blueberries we picked yesterday. And this is only the half that my mom didn’t take home! Over 85 pounds in two hours–definitely a record for us!Our success was due, in part, to one particular picker. In years past, he filled his tummy more...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 9, 2012 | Anxiety, Parenting, Published
Read my article in the latest MOMSnext E-zine (produced by MOPS):The more roller coasters my 8-year-old rode during our day at an amusement park, the more he wanted to ride. (Just the opposite was true of me.) On our last ride of the day, he even offered to be the one...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 1, 2012 | Parenting, Published
Recently, as I pulled up to an intersection, I noticed a stop sign that hadn’t been there before. It caught my attention, and I was careful to come to a complete stop before proceeding. The stop sign gave me an idea. If stop signs can help grown ups remember to...
by Shannon Popkin | Jun 16, 2012 | Family, Holidays, Love, Parenting
When I was expecting our first baby, I had driven to see my parents in Michigan for a few days over spring break. I was on my way back to Milwaukee–about an hour into the trip–when a car beside me started honking its horn.I glanced over to see a man...
by Shannon Popkin | Jun 14, 2012 | Parenting, Problems, Wisdom
“When would you like them to come? And do you need to be present when our guys get there?” she asked me over the phone. I had already paid for one service call, but the problem had only resolved momentarily. Now it was back.”Well, the sooner the...
by Shannon Popkin | May 29, 2012 | Anxiety, Compassion, Differences, Hardship, Kids' Perspective, Mistakes, Rescue
Last week I asked my son who is favorite elementary school teacher was. He named several, but our conversation gravitated toward Mrs. DeKam–an exceptionally special teacher, when we especially needed one.The year before had been so difficult. My son had entered...