Terri Camp

• Tales from the Toilet or ... Potty Training with a Twist
  As a mom of many children, there have even been times I've had to do "school" in the bathroom with one of the children simply because I could not leave a child getting accustomed to a new activity.
  Friday, October 11, 2002
• Excitement Is Contagious
  I used to think long ago that the only way I could teach my children a topic was if I actually knew the topic well myself. What I discovered though was that I could actually inspire my children to...
  Friday, September 27, 2002
• Bryan's Song
  As I lay in bed, I instinctively, lovingly, rested my hand on my pregnant belly. Little did I know as I felt the kicking of my unborn baby that in just a few short minutes my life would be changed...
  Monday, September 23, 2002
• Jumping Through the Curriculum Hula Hoops
  As I would listen to speakers telling me how great their kids are, I would want to buy their product, because I knew deep inside that I wanted greatness for my children.
  Wednesday, September 18, 2002
• Tell Me a Story, Mama
  Stories of our childhood, Bible stories, and even make-believe stories can all play a part in being able to touch the heart of our children.
  Friday, September 13, 2002
• Treasure Hunts
  I love the concept of treasure hunts. I use them often in the education of our children. If I have a lot of work to do and it is a glorious day outside, I will send them with their Nature...
  Saturday, August 24, 2002
• Lessons in Life From My Garden
  It was then I saw the weeds, great big “I’ll take over your entire yard, then try to come through your window” weeds. It began innocently enough. I reached down and pulled one weed....
  Friday, June 7, 2002
• Talk to Tomatoes
  Not long ago I found myself yelling at my computer. It wasn’t really the yelling part that made me laugh; it was what I said to my lovely computer. I screamed at it, "Why don’t you just...
  Thursday, May 30, 2002
• Little Blessings
  Just when I thought I was ready to jump into the pit of despair, the Lord sent me the words I needed to hear. They were in the form of a little child. This morning, as tears were streaming down...
  Tuesday, April 30, 2002
• Rewind, Please
  In all of our lives, there are inevitably moments that we wish we could "rewind." Recently, several incidents in my own life have reminded me that Christ’s grace is better than any remote...
  Friday, February 8, 2002
• Being the Right Partner
  One of the books I've been reading is called, Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. I am thoroughly enjoying the book, but more importantly I'm learning a few things about being a wife....
  Sunday, January 20, 2002
• When the Sheriff Comes Knocking
  Within a couple of rings my friend answered the phone. After my initial hello, she informed me that the sheriff had been called to our home. Apparently there was an anonymous phone call from...
  Saturday, January 12, 2002
• The Best Christmas Ever
  Saturday, December 15, 2001
• What Should We Read to Our Children?
  Last week I shared with you a bit of my failure-based success in the read aloud department. This week I would like to share with you some of our favorite read alouds, sources for read alouds, and...
  Thursday, October 18, 2001
• Read Me a Story
  I longed to read to my kids, but it just didn’t seem to be fitting in my plans. Many years ago I decided I didn’t like the workbook curricula that was so plentiful. I wanted to keep...
  Tuesday, October 9, 2001
• The Myth of Supermom Revealed!
  Tuesday, April 4, 2000
• A Test for Mommy
  Tuesday, March 28, 2000
• Through a Childs Eyes
  Wednesday, March 22, 2000