In the Know: Road Trip
WHAT WE’RE TEACHING
This month we are teaching a four-week series focusing on The 10 Commandments. Click the button below to head over to our Family Ministries Page where you will find more details of what your student will be learning.
TIP OF THE MONTH
Kids love stories. They love telling them and, most of all, they love hearing them. That’s because stories are one of the primary way a kid learns! So if there’s something important you want your kid to understand, don’t think like an adult — think like a kid, and wrap that truth in a story.
RESOURCE OF THE MONTH
Your kid’s use of social media technology impacts their developing identity in a big way. But have you ever talked about that? This month, try out some of the tips in THIS VIDEO. It’s a great idea to develop some healthy values and practices together as a family that empower kids to make better choices when it comes to the time they spend online.
PODCAST RECOMENDATION OF THE MONTH
let’s parent on purpose
Let’s Parent on Purpose is a weekly podcast to help you: Enrich your marriage, Sharpen your parenting skills, & Deepen your walk with Jesus
In the Know: Promise
what we’re teaching
This month we are teaching a four-week series focusing on God keeping His Promises. Click the button below to head over to our Family Ministries Page where you will find more details of what your student will be learning.
TIP OF THE MONTH
Engaging in healthy community can, and should, be a spiritual habit we help kids develop! So this month, think about something you can do to help your kids spend time with others in a meaningful way — like their neighbors, family, friends, or their church community.
resource of the month
Have you ever wondered, “How do I set clear boundaries that I can enforce and my kids will obey?” The key to setting boundaries is to involve your teenagers in the process. It’s about getting everyone on the same page — literally. Like with these PARENT & KID CONTRACTS from the Understood Team
book recomendation of the month
Triggers
Triggers: Exchanging Parent’s Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses examines common parenting issues that cause us to explode inappropriately at our children. Moving beyond simple parenting tips on how to change your child’s behavior, authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer biblical insight and practical tools to equip and encourage you on the journey away from anger-filled reactions toward gentle, biblical responses.
In the Know: Legacy
WHAT WE’RE TEACHING
This month we are teaching a four-week series focusing on the Holy Spirit. Click the button below to head over to our Family Ministries Page where you will find more details of what your student will be learning.
TIP OF THE MONTH
As we have expeienced this past year, worship doesn’t only take place at a church service . . . worship could take place at home. And you, as the “worship leader,” just need to be willing to do something that will help your family connect with God, honor God, and remember all that God has done. Apart from music, your family can engage in regular times of prayer, discussion, and reflection. REGARDLESS IF THEY'RE A TODDLER, SCHOOL-AGE CHILD, OR A TEENAGER, here are some ways you can engage in worship as a family.
1. Head over to our Monthly Worship Playlist and spend some time drawing together while you listen.
2. Go on a walk together and talk about what you love most about God.
3. Pick a favorite worship song, grab some playdough, paints, or art supplies, and create while you’re listening. Spend some time afterward reflecting on what the song means to you.
4. Check out this Resource of Worship Station Ideas and complete some as a family.
podcast RECOMMENDATION OF THE MONTH
pardon the mess
Parenting is messy and we're not afraid to talk about it. Each week Cynthia Yanof has honest conversations with her guests about raising our kids in biblical truth in a fast-changing world. It's funny, it's relatable, it's honest, and it's going to keep you coming back for more. Let's walk the parenting road together, because there are no perfect parents - just a perfect God who loves us in the middle of our mess.
RESOURCE OF THE MONTH
THIS is a just a small reminder of the kinds of values we want to instill in our kids.
What are some ways you think you could actively champion some of these values in your kid’s life?
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
We know you’re learning a lot about parenting, so we’d love to learn alongside you. What’s one thing you’ve learned this year that every parent should know? Head down to the comments and let us know!
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In the Know: Rise Up
This Month: Take a look at our current Next Gen Series. Try a new approach in discussing disappointment as a family. Check out a different perspective of speaking your child’s love language to better navigate parenting. Try a new way of offering support to your son or daughter. And let us know how your family celebrates Easter!
what we’re teaching
This month we are teaching a four-week series focusing on Easter. Click the button below to head over to our Family Ministries Page where you will find more details of what your student will be learning.
TIP OF THE MONTH
There are a lot of reasons your son or daughter -regardless if they're a toddler, school-age child, or a teenager - might be experiencing disappointment these days, and they need your help to build resilience. So here’s what you can do.
1. Let them feel it.
2. Offer perspective by asking, “I know it hurts, but what can we learn from this?”
3. Share your stories of disappointment to help them see they’re not alone.
4. Assure them they will be okay and that you’re with them.
remember that regardless of how big or small you feel the disappointment is, doesn't mean they don’t feel it’s monumental in their lives. it’s so easy for us as parents to react first and think of our children’s feelings second. try to spend some time this month truly listen to your daughter or son without reacting or solving or trying to mold a certain outcome. you might be surprised at the outcome.
book recommendation of the Month
5 Love Languages Of Children: The Secret To Loving Children Effectively by Gray Chapman
Discover your son or daughter’s love language.
Learn how to assist them better in successful learning.
Use the love languages to correct and discipline more effectively.
Strengthen the foundation of unconditional love you have for your child.
Find dozens of tips for practical ways to reach your son or daughter where they are at, regardless of their age.
What a great resource this is to add to your parenting library.
Resource of the Month
Have you ever said to your kid, “Great job!” or “Be careful”? These seemingly benign phrases end up being the default, automated parent responses that actually might not add any real value for your son or daughter.
See THIS ARTICLE for other ways you can express your support of and interest in your kid’s growth.
question of the month
We’re wondering . . . How does your family celebrate Easter? Head down to the comments and let us know!