“House Rules: Adapting table games.” Facets for Women (Ames Tribune) Sept. 2006: 18.

“Three Tips to Bring out the Best in Your Flower Girl or Ring-Bearer.” Facets for Women (Ames Tribune), Mar. 2006.

“Happily Ever After: Helping Your Children Envision and Anticipate Long, Lasting Marriages.” Facets for Women (Ames Tribune) Ames Tribune, Mar. 2006.

“When Opposites Attack: Practical tips for handling parent-child personality clashes.” Focus on the Family, Apr. 2005.

“The Power of Parent-Child Play.” Eastside Foursquare Journal, Sept./Oct. 2004: 4.

“I Don’t Feel Like Playing.” MomSense, May/June 2004. [Feature.]

“Toy Selection: Getting the Most From Play Tools.” MomSense, May/June 2004 [Sidebar.]

“Think Outside the Book.” Writer’s Digest, May 2004.

“Snip Tips.” Parenting, Dec/Jan. 2003: 185. [Ages and Stages, 3-5 Years]

“Delight in Your Child’s Design.” Today’s Christian Woman, Sept/Oct. 2002. [Feature.]

“Young at Art.” Parenting, May 2001. [Ages and Stages.]

“Smooth Operators.” Reader’s Digest,  Aug. 2000: 73.

“Great Websites for You and Your Kids.” Christian Parenting Today. Jan/Feb. 2000. [Product Roundup]

“A Left-Handed Child in a Right-Handed World.” Christian Parenting Today. July/Aug. 1999. [Column: Your Child Today: Early Elementary.]

“Developmental Delays.” Christian Parenting Today. Nov/Dec. 1998. [Column: Your Child Today: Toddlers.]

“The Game of Pilgrim’s Progress.” Christian Parenting Today. Mar./Apr. 1996. [Product Review: Games.]

"Baby Moves.” Christian Parenting Today, Jan/Feb 1996. [Column: Your Child Today: Infants.]

“When a Kid Can’t Seem to Learn.” Catholic Digest, Jan. 1996.

“Helping Hands.” Christian Parenting Today, Sept./Oct. 1995:18-19.

“Play it Safe.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1995. [Feature. Theme—toy safety and toy guide.]

“Self Directed Learning.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1995. [Column: Your Child Today: Early Elementary.]
 

“CPT Marketplace: Kid’s in Other Words and Kid’s Choices.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1995: 53. [Product Reviews.]

“Multiple Choice: Homeschooling.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1995. [Feature: Family Profile.]

“Cookie Lovin’ Oven with Glow-in-the-Dark and Glitter Play-Doh.” Christian Parenting Today, Jan/Feb 1995. [Product Review.]

“The CPT Toystore.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1994: 70. [Product Review.]

“Playing Solitaire” Christian Parenting Today, Sept/Oct. 1994: 21.

“Dressing Fits.” Christian Parenting Today, Jul/Aug 1994: 16. [Column: Your Child Today: Preschool.]

“Summer Visits with Relatives.” Christian Parenting Today, Jul/Aug 1994: 54. [Parent News.]

“Rewarding Behavior.” Christian Parenting Today, Mar/Apr. 1994: 14-15. [Column: Your Child Today: Preschool.]

“Biathlete Hildegunn Fossen Takes a Shot at the Olympic Games.”  The Sons of Norway Viking, Feb. 1994: 17-18. [Interviewed in Norway, re Lillehammer Winter Games.]

“Positively Playful.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1993: 60+ [Feature.]

“Wisebuys: Saving Bucks on Babies’ Behinds.” Christian Parenting Today, Sept/Oct. 1993. [Column: Money-saving tips: diapers.]
 

“Two Times Two.” Christian Parenting Today, Sept/Oct 1993: 18-19. [Column: Your Child Today: Toddlers: Twins—safety.]

“Dying to be Thin.” Parents of Teenagers, July/Aug. 1993: 22-24.

“Mindwatch: Welcome Additions.” Christian Parenting Today, Jul/Aug. 1993: 53. [Product Review. Theme: baby equipment.]

“Surprise Lessons.” Christian Parenting Today, July/Aug. 1993: 13-14.

[Column: Toddlers.]

“Flying Solo: Tips for Unaccompanied Young Travelers.” Christian Parenting Today, July/Aug. 1993:55.

“Pint-Sized Praises.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1993: 50. [Column: Your Child Today: Toddlers.]

“Developmental Delays.” Christian Parenting Today, Mar./Apr. 1993:53-54. [Column: Your Child Today: Toddlers.]

“Zits!” TeenPower, March 21, 1993. [Teen Fiction.]
 

“Playing Up Food Play.” Christian Parenting Today, Jan/Feb. 1993:53. [Column: Your Child Today: Infants.]

“Part Nurse: Part Teacher, Part Inventor: Working in a variety of settings, Occupational Therapists help people achieve independence.” Career Woman, Winter 1992.

“Here Comes That Holiday Reunion.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1992: 82. [Column: Your Child Today: Infants.]

“Grown-up Games.” Christian Parenting Today, Sept/Oct. 1992: 63-64. [Column: Your Child Today: Preschool.]

“Splash Time.” Christian Parenting Today, July/Aug. 1992: 43. [Column: Your Child Today: Infants.]

“Don’t Leave Home Without It.” Christian Parenting Today, Jul/Aug 1992: 38.
 

“Wheelin’ and Dealin’.” Christian Parenting Today, July/Aug 1992: 38-40.

“Tooth Tricks for Toddlers.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1992:54-55. [Column: Your Child Today: Toddlers.]
 

“Air Kids: Family Flying Smarts.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1992: 65.

“Carry That Weight: Best Slings, Packs and Strollers.” Christian Parenting Today, May/June 1992:22-23. [Product Roundup.]

“One Tip for Avoiding Sample Copy Pileup.” Writer’s Digest, Apr. 1992.

“Wisebuys: Baby Clothes for Cheapskates.” Christian Parenting Today, Mar/Apr. 1992: 60. [Column.]
 

“Kids Who Know Too Much.” Christian Parenting Today, Jan/Feb 1992: 35-37. [Feature. Theme—gifted education.]

“Puzzling Behavior.” Christian Parenting Today, Jan/Feb 1992: 44-45. [Column: Your Child Today: Preschool.]

“Occupational Therapy.” Career Focus, Jan. 1992: 54-56. [Feature.]
 

“Wisebuys: Play it Safe with Toys.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1991: 79. [Column.]
 

“Name That Fear.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1991: 51. [Sidebar.]

“Separation Anxiety: Preschool and Beyond.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1991: 50-51. [Feature.]

“Learning Differences.” Christian Parenting Today, Mar/Apr. 1991: 46-54. [Feature.]

“Pick the Right Utensil.” Christian Parenting Today, Nov/Dec. 1990:85. [Humorous Anecdote.]

“Crafting Professionally.” Women’s Circle, Oct. 1990:4-5.

“Tangled Feelings.” Christian Parenting Today, Jul/Aug.1990: 33. [Sidebar. Theme: controlling anger.]

“Things as Jimmy Sees ‘Em.” Christian Parenting Today, Mar/Apr 1990: 10-13 [Feature. Theme—the world through the eyes of a preschooler.]

“Choosing a Baby’s Clothes.” Connecticut Parent, Jan. 1989:

“Peppermint Tea.” Virtue, Jan/Feb 1989: 36. [Essay.]

“Bottle and Bibs: Stocking up on Feeding Necessities.” Baby Talk, July 1988: 21-22.

“A Baby’s Clothes.” Baby Talk, July 1988: 19-20.