Nurture Positive Friendships
For many children, a highlight of back-to-school season is reuniting with old friends and making new ones. Friends are vital to kids’ emotional and social development. The example you set at home can help children develop kindness, love, and respect while maintaining a healthy, faith-centered sense of self. Use the ideas in this month’s newsletter to explore what positive friendships look like and how we can develop a sense of self based on God’s view.
Highlights of this new issue include:
- Insights, ideas, and information for parents to help their children better understand what positive friendships look like.
- Discussion starters that encourage thoughtful conversation about how God sees us and how he wants us to see others.
- A review of new books, movies and apps.
August 2022: Help Kids Embrace People’s Differences
July 2022: Remind Kids They are Made in God’s Image
June 2022: Guard Children’s Minds and Hearts
May 2022: Celebrate Children’s Spiritual Milestones
April 2022: Rejoice in Jesus’ Resurrection at Easter
March 2022: How Obedience and Love are Linked!
February 2022: Share God’s Love Letter with Children!
January 2022: How to Navigate Media & Technology
December 2021: Waiting – the Hardest Part!
November 2021: Thankfulness Now, Thankfulness Always!
September 2021: Allow Children the Benefit of Doubts
August 2021: Take Charge of Your Family Schedule
June 2021: Help Kids Find Their Worth in Jesus
May 2021: Take the “Chore” out of Household Duties
April 2021: Protect Children from Falsehood
March 2021: Live with Eternity in Mind
February 2021: Show Love with Words
January 2021: Provide Positive, Productive Discipline
December 2020: Focus on the Reason for the Season
October 2020: Always Rely on Jesus
September 2020: Addressing Rebellion with Love
August 2020: Talk With Children About Race
July 2020: Give All Your Worries to God
June 2020: Practice Outreach in your own Neighborhood
May 2020: Turn to God in Uncertain Times
April 2020: Explore the Meaning of Easter
March 2020: Make the Choice to Be Kind!
February 2020: Teach Kids that God is Trustworthy!
January 2020: Encourage One Another Often!
December 2019: Christmas Reminds Us to be Prepared!
November 2019: Help Children Hunger for God
September 2019: It’s Time to Get Growing
August 2019: Beyond Happy: Finding Joy in God
July 2019: Celebrate Faith-filled Heroes
June 2019: Faith-Building as a Family of God
May 2019: Jesus is the Way to Heaven
April 2019: Easter Reveals Jesus’ Strength and Power
March 2019: Jesus Always Forgives and Forgets
February 2019: How to Delight in God’s Loving Laws
January 2019: God Created YOU with a Purpose
December 2018: Make Christmas Come Alive for Children
November 2018: Help Your Kids Develop a Heart for Service
October 2018: Set a Foundation for Faithful Stewardship
September 2018: Use Jesus’ Parables to Teach Biblical Truth
August 2018: Keep Kids Connected to Grandparents
July 2018: Harness the Power of Music that Honors Jesus
June 2018: Make Time for the 3 R’s: Rest, Renewal, Reflection
May 2018: Emphasize & Model Respect
April 2018: Teach Children to Care for God’s Creation
March 2018: Help Children Harness the Power of Prayer
February 2018: Explore the Power of a Name
January 2018: Cultivate Children’s Curiosity and Creativity
December 2017: Teach Children What to Treasure
November 2017: Ask Questions that Spark Great Conversations!
October 2017: Help Kids Develop a “Thinking Faith”
September 2017: Nurturing Positive Friendships
August 2017: Help Kids Embrace People’s Differences
July 2017: Remind Kids They’re Made in God’s Image
June 2017: Guard Children’s Minds and Hearts
May 2017: Celebrate Children’s Spiritual Milestones
April 2017: Rejoice in Jesus’ Resurrection at Easter
March 2017: How Obedience and Love are Linked!
February 2017: Share God’s Love Letter with Children!
January 2017: How to Navigate Media & Technology
December 2016: Waiting-The Hardest Part!
November 2016: Thankfulness Now, Thankfulness Always!
October 2016: Jesus Won’t Let You Down
September 2016: Allow Children the Benefit of Doubts
August 2016: Take Charge of Your Family’s Schedule
July 2016: Strive for Unity and Cooperation
June 2016: Help Kids Find Their Worth in Jesus
May 2016: Take the “Chore” Out of Household Duties
April 2016: Protect Children From Falsehood
March 2016: Live with Eternity in Mind
February 2016: Show Love With Your Words
January 2016: Provide Positive, Productive Discipline
December 2015: Focus on the Reason for the Season
November 2015: Show Gratitude by Giving & Serving
October 2015: Grow Your Kids’ Talents and Gifts
September 2015: Keep in Touch With God
August 2015: Get Ahead of Bullying Behavior
June 2015: Maximizing Summer Break