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Preschool
Advent, the four weeks before Christmas, is an old church tradition that’s been rediscovered by many young families as a hands-on celebration that helps parents focus themselves and their children on the miracle of Jesus’ incarnation and birth. Advent gives us a unique window of opportunity to combat the commercialism of Christmas.
 Download ideas for keeping the focus on Jesus this holiday season!
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Younger Elementary
by Tom Prinz, Christian psychologist
"Is it too early to help my child understand the value of money?
If not, how should I go about this?"
Consider the following question:
Your second grader has asked for an increase in his or her allowance. What should you do?
- Give it to your child without discussing it.
- Deny it because the family can’t afford it.
- Deny it because your child has been behaving poorly.
- Help your child figure out how to accomplish his or her financial goals using the present allowance (make a budget) or negotiate an increase if you determine it is needed.
Download the article to learn strategies for teaching your children about handling money.
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Older Elementary
by Tom Prinz
Tom Prinz, a licensed educational psychologist, worked as a school psychologist before beginning private practice as a marriage and family therapist. He has conducted hundreds of workshops on parenting and marriage enrichment, as well as seminars for teachers on discipline andclassroom management.
My kids only think about themselves!
Throughout the years of my counseling practice I have observed many adults that were not taught as young children how to be sympathetic. Their lack of sympathy not only makes it very difficult for them to be sympathetic to others, but they also tend to have difficulty being sympathetic to themselves, and in allowing others to be sympathetic to them. Lack of sympathy can be devastating to relationships, as well as making it extremely difficult for an individual to get through difficult situations, such as poor health, loss of a job, mid-life transitions, etc...
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Reading With Young Children
Learn how to help your kids get the most out of your quality reading time together.
Download here!
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Leading a Child to Christ
Not only are
children able to understand
the difference
between right and wrong
and their own
personal need of forgiveness, but they are
also growing in their ability to understand
Jesus’ death and resurrection
as the means
by which God provides salvation. More…
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104 Favorite Bible Stories for Children
Every child needs a Bible created just for them. A Bible that tells the essential stories of our faith in a simple, engaging way that kids will understand. That's why we created God's Story for Me - the all-new children's Bible Storybook that will help your little ones fall in love with God's Word! |
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Helping Your Children Heal After Divorce This interactive devotional helps parents guide their children through the fallout of divorce by offering hope through faith in God with assurance of His steadfast mercy. Birthed out of Kim Hill's personal story, Hope No Matter What blazes a trail for parents and children to process their feelings, express their fears and focus on God's faithfulness in spite of their sadness and disappointment. Each part of this 31-day devotional includes a lyric from one of her songs, a devotion, a Scripture and a prayer with a directed activity for parent and child interaction.
Read endorsements from Christian leaders such as Max Lucado and Ruth Graham at Kim Hill's website. |
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