by Shannon Popkin | Mar 10, 2014 | Exceptional Mom, Prayer, Sin, Teaching
Often, when Heidi’s kids are headed out on a date or to a class, she’ll say, “Make sure you please God tonight.” The concept of “Pleasing God No Matter What” is something Heidi has tried to emphasize since her kids were little....
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 18, 2013 | Parenting, Sin, Teaching
I have one child, this summer, who needs a lot of correction.One recent morning, he committed about a dozen sins in rapid fire–so many that I was unsure even where to begin and my blood pressure was so high that we both needed some time to decompress. So I sent...
by Shannon Popkin | Jul 12, 2013 | Kids' Perspective, Parenting, School, Teaching
This week, Beyond Bathtime (I blog that I contribute to), is covering School Choice.Every parent must decide how they will educate their children, and this blog has collected input from moms who have chosen homeschool, Christian school, and public school. I especially...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 2, 2012 | Freedom, Heidi, Parenting, Roles, Serving, Teaching, Wisdom
by: Heidi VriesmanPsst… I have a secret.My secret has allowed me to have more time to play with my kids, enjoy them, teach them, train them,and show them patience. This secret helps me keep a clean house, get dinner on the table, and staycaught up on the laundry. My...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 26, 2012 | Church, Communication, Kids' Perspective, Serving, Talents, Teaching
I talked last time about a piano student who caused me some frustration.Today I’ll talk about one who warms my teacherly heart. Lauren is much like I was at her age–very curious and enthusiastic and determined.She brought two songs she had written to her...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 10, 2011 | Teaching
Cade finished his first week of second grade. Riding in the car with me last night, he said, “I really like Mrs. Kuiper. She’s just so nice!”I smiled and asked, “What does she do that’s really nice?”He thought for a moment, then...