Funny things kids say.

Ashley running and smiling

I don't know about your kids, but ours definitely say some funny things sometimes! Here's some examples. (If you have any memorable quotes from your own kids, please post them in the comments section -- would love to hear them!) As Ashley was trying to squeeze through the bars of the fence surrounding our apartment complex (instead of using the gate) Anya mentioned, "Ashley, maybe you shouldn't do that -- remember when Jessica got her head stuck doing that?" Ashley replied, "But Jessica isn't here!" Click to read more »

Children – Generate happiness by saying yes

Happy Ashley and her happy snails

If you're like many parents you might find yourself saying "no" to your children quite often. Now there are definitely good reasons to say no -- especially when what they're asking is not in line with deeper-level guidelines which are important in life. However, there are quite a lot of requests and desires that don't seem to carry "meaning of life" level ramifications. My five-year-old daughter, Ashley, really gets attached to little creatures. She's got such a mothering and tender heart, and recently she just loves to mother . . . snails. Click to read more »