My favorite Disney cartoons of the past few years have been the ones about close family relationships. The “What are we going to do today?” question of Phineas & Ferb wouldn’t have been nearly as memorable without the genuine affection their sister Candace and their parents had for the inventive kids. Gravity Falls‘ weird and wonderfulContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Build a Rollercoaster”
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What the Seattle Seahawks Can Teach Parents and Kids Everywhere
I’m not a football fan. I don’t obsess about records or scores. I can remember the names of players from my childhood better than the players who currently take the field. And yet, living in Seattle, it’s hard not to give in to the 12th Man. They’re everywhere. The people I work with are obsessed. Continue reading “What the Seattle Seahawks Can Teach Parents and Kids Everywhere”
This is Halloween
Halloween. There’s a lot of feelings Christians have about this holiday. I grew up going trick-or-treating, and only stopped because we moved and my parents weren’t sure of the neighborhood. We always decorated the house with Halloween decorations, still had Halloween parties, and even enjoyed It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, ever year. My familyContinue reading “This is Halloween”
I Really Don’t Care How You Feel About Santa Claus
As a former children’s pastor, I had many interesting conversations with parents about the difficult conversations they’ve had with their children. A lot of parents seem to have huge concerns and issues with Disney and Harry Potter. They worry about certain television shows and video games. But what really surprises me is the number ofContinue reading “I Really Don’t Care How You Feel About Santa Claus”
Duane S. Montague 