CHANCEY: Lessons From a Lost Tooth

CHANCEY: Lessons from a lost tooth

Humorist Mark Twain, giving his homey advice on childrearing, said, “Things run along pretty smoothly until your kid reaches 13. That’s the time you need to stick ‘em in a barrel, hammer down the lid nice and snug, and feed…

Lessons from a Lost Tooth

Someone said, “Parenthood is messy and challenging and crazy and sleepless and giving and beautifully unbelievable.” Someone else said, “Behind every child is a parent pretty sure they are goofing it up.” Preparing children for life takes much wisdom, patience, perseverance, and intentional teaching. These childrearing years fly by so quickly, and moments of excitement that light up a child’s eyes overshadow any challenges and difficulties we en…