Documents

Folder: 2009

• 

  August 2009

  Downloads:

  152

  Offer Children Positive Discipline

   

  Parents use a variety of discipline methods, with varying degrees of success. But the goal is the same: obedient, safe children who can internalize right from wrong. Experts say that no matter children's age, development, or behavior, the key to disciplining them is understanding their heart and finding out what makes them "tick." If you can look beyond the symptoms of misbehavior and ask "Why is this child behaving this way?" then you can make a positive change.
• 

  July 2009

  Downloads:

  121

  Maximize Your "Together Time"

   

  Summertime is ideal for hanging out together and creating lasting memories. It's also ideal for spending time with God and creating lasting faith. With the economic downturn, many families are now looking for ways to bond on a budget. Thankfully, fancy trips and high-tech gadgets aren't required.
• 

  Summer 2009

  Downloads:

  148

  Chores Foster Responsible Kids

   

  Make one of your New Year's resolutions starting a regular chore routine for your children. You'll provide a valuable gift. Chores teach children responsibility, develop much-needed life skills, and instill a sense of belonging and self-worth.
• 

  June 2009

  Downloads:

  145

  Help Children Build Trust in God

   

  Developing trust is a crucial task for children. Psalm 22:9 says, "[You] led me to trust you at my mother's breast." Trust sets the foundation for all other social and emotional tasks to come. When children realize that God, their environment, and the people around them are trustworthy, they feel secure, hopeful, and optimistic.