Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
As parents, we want to pass on good values to our children. We want them to grow up making right choices. We'd love to see them develop great character, excel in school, have long-lasting friendships and live with wisdom. As complex and pressure-packed as these goals may feel, accomplishing them doesn't have to be overwhelming.... Continue Reading →
Be The Dad Today. Dads, go on over to this new website. It's just for you and it will encourage you along the road to being an intentional dad. Find out how you can get regular updates, tips and ideas to take your fathering to new levels. I'll be posting there from time to time... Continue Reading →
Observe. Notice habits, nuances, personality. Watch how they relate and play. Learn what they think about and their tendencies. Get to know the child. Culture. Be a student of kid culture. Read Toys R Us, watch their shows (and enjoy them!), play with their toys and games. Ask. Ask lots of questions! Who, what, where,... Continue Reading →
I love kid talk. Especially the talk of the littlest ones. Most of the time it doesn’t make sense. It is usually blurted from the context of their own minds. Then, we as adults have to constantly try to catch up and figure out what that context is to figure out what they really want... Continue Reading →
iMOM - Managing - Work: 5 Hidden Costs of Working Outside the Home. In addition to the cost of daycare, clicking on the link above will help you decide if a second income is financially worth it.
End the Wait Tour 2011. Considering adoption in Canada? You may be interested to know that Focus on the Family is helping believers care for orphans. Check out the event link above.
A Baptist Catechism - Desiring God. Catechism for Young Children. The two links above will take you to two places you can go to teach children the basic tenets of Christian faith. They contain short questions and answers regarding the essential teachings of Scripture. They are intended to spur on conversation between the teacher and... Continue Reading →
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 15! - Orange. I might want to check this out. It's a free online session. Not familiar with Orange? Click on one of the pictures for more information. Reggie Joiner Sue Miller Carey Nieuwhof
Dungy's Diaries» Blog Archive » Fathers Abandoning Their Kids. What our families need most are dads who are present. They need to be present physically, spiritually, socially, morally, emotionally; their whole person needs to be proactively involved in the lives of their kids. Thanks Tony Dungy for All Pro Dad. Click on the link for... Continue Reading →
Conversation Starters-Provocative Questions from TableTopics. Stimulate meaningful family discussions around the dinner table, in the car, on date nights and more! Check it out.
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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