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Common Myths in Parenting
We have recently started our Empowered to Connect Parent Training classes and I was reviewing some of the material in preparation for one of our classes. One resource that we use in the class is a book entitled "Parenting Is Your Highest Calling: And 8 Other Myths...
I Hate Waiting!!
The other day I noticed something while I was driving... I hate waiting. I was trying to get to my kids' school and every stop light that I came to, between my home and their school, was red. Not only was every stop light red; but one light I came to was red, it then...
Changing One Little Life
by Valerie BusicThe phone call comes in,"Do you have enough room?"For one more young child....He needs a home very soon.He comes to your door,tattered and bruised,His clothes are all dirty,he's wearing no shoes...You welcome him inwith a smile on your face,He'll have...
WARNING: You May Not Want to Watch This
Some of you might remember watching the short film entitled "Removed." If you have not had a chance to watch it, you should take some time and watch it here.I will let "ReMoved Part 2" speak for itself, but I will warn you to proceed with caution. This will stir up...
The Rest of the Story
Everybody loves a good story. From the time we are kids we love listening to a good book or a grandparent reminiscing about the times of old. As a kid growing up in Iowa, my mom and dad would listen to 1040 WHO radio out of Des Moines. I remember thinking that the...
Update from New Day
Some of you may be aware of our involvement with New Day Foster Home in China. We have visited New Day a couple of times and have done numerous projects to help New Day take care of the children entrusted to them. Here are a few updates from New Day, please note that...
“A Child Called It”
My son Tait, who is 13 years old, recently finished a book called "A Child Called It." This is a popular book about the true story of Dave Pelzer. I asked Tait a couple questions about the book and thought I would share his answers with you.1. What book did you read...
Summer Vacation!
If you are a parent, you have probably heard of the tv show "Phineas and Ferb." This is one of my favorite shows to watch with my kids because it is just as entertaining for me as it is for them. The show is all about two brothers deciding what to do with their time...
Introducing…Rebecca Johnson
We are excited to introduce to you, Rebecca Johnson. Rebecca is our newest board member and we are so excited to have her on the Village to Village team.Rebecca and her husband, ErikWe asked Rebecca a few questions to help you get to know a little more about her.What...
Doesn’t CASA Mean “House” in Spanish?
Do you know what a CASA is? If you were like me, I had heard of a CASA, but really had not idea what they actually did.My CASA Class. One of these things is not like the others.Let's start with the basics; CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Let's get a...