Cleft of the Rock Foundation, Inc. |
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Celebrating six years of service to families & children!
"Rebuilding the village - one family at a time."
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Are you ready to be the talk of the ton?
It's not too late to Register. Join us for a tea-time you won't forget!
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Voices of the Village
Wisdom is defined as the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight. "Voices of the Village" is utilized to showcase wisdom from wise and wonderful parents.
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Rosanna Forbes
"If you make a mistake, beg forgiveness and move on because life is too short."
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I was Raised by the Village
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Bessline Verneau
Florida International University
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Can’t attend the retreat, but you want to contribute financially toward our organization? Then you can make a donation to support Cleft of the Rock Foundation, Inc. to help us reach more families to help them improve their circumstances through education, life coaching, proper shelter, nourishment, and work.
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Have you found yourself giving in too often, yelling too much, or making excuses for your child's behavior? Here's how to establish order and harmony in your home and avoid power struggles. The key, says author Bob Barnes, is to have a family plan of shared responsibilities and consequences so that your children know what is expected of them. Read and learn how to create a plan and how to respond when your child fails to meet the plan -- when he or she lies, argues with siblings, fails at a task, or faces peer pressure. Barnes shows you how to discipline your children with consistency and love without feeling guilty or causing anger or resentment. |
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PARENTING TIP OF THE MONTH
Helping Children Cope with Tragedy
According to the Topline MD Alliance, it is important, in the face of tragedy, to strike a balance between a child's emotional well-being and having honest discussions about difficult topics.
The following are tips parents can use to navigate these hard conversations:
- Create a safe and open environment
- Strive for honesty but avoid overwhelming details
- Monitor news exposure, especially graphic or upsetting content
- Reassure and emphasize safety and security
- Encourage children to ask questions and express thoughts openly
When engaging in conversations with children about distressing topics, it is essential to remain vigilant for signs that may reveal anxiety. These signs can range from sleep disturbance to developmental regression. If there are persistent or prolonged disruptive behaviors, parents may find that they must seek professional assistance and guidance for their young ones.
More and more tragedies occur around us daily, and talking to children about them cannot be avoided. In fact, such conversations may inevitably help them learn resilience and empathy - two qualities that are needed to navigate the world they will be inheriting.
(Summary of article "How to Navigate Difficult Conversations: Talking to Children About Tragedies by Dr. Michael Bruck")
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9-Week Parenting on Purpose Video Series
by Dr. Bob Barnes
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We all know that children don't come with instruction manuals, and with today's barrage of seemingly opposing information and uncharted societal issues, parenting can seem overwhelming. The 9-week Parenting on Purpose Video Series seeks to help parents make sense of all the information through proven and practical parenting solutions created by Dr. Bob Barnes. Dr. Barnes has a doctorate in counseling and received his education at Maryville College and Florida Atlantic University. He presents seminars and conferences on Parenting and Marriage throughout North America.
9- Week Video Series
Current Sessions
March 11, 2024
March 28, 2024
May 6, 2024
May 9, 2024
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Intensive Retreats
September 26-28, 2024
October 16-19, 2024
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Parenting on Purpose 9-week Sessions |
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Parenting On Purpose Intensive Testimonial
Michael Telairin
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Conversations on Parenting
If you would be interested in hosting a Conversations on Parenting meeting with a group of your friends and family please reach out to us. We would love to have one of our board members facilitate a meeting and continue to grow the awareness of the importance of parent education.
Upcoming Dates
April 20, 2024
May 18, 2024
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Parenting on Purpose
Support Sessions
Attention POP Alumni - We are committed to supporting each person/family we encounter. We recognize that in these times, as parents, it's challenging to plan ahead or fit self-improvement into our already jam-packed schedules. The good news is that we can schedule time for a Parenting On Purpose Support Session (POPS) led by Brenda Williams, a wise and amazing mother and grandmother who is committed to growing families. Reply to this email to schedule your session today.
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Calling All Volunteers
Cleft of the Rock is looking forward to even greater things in the coming year. We have been able to accomplish a lot over a short five-year period with the help of volunteers just like you! We are growing! Grow with us! Helping doesn't have to be complicated. Just use what you know how to do to help. That's called volunteering! We are always in need of new volunteers and would greatly appreciate your time in any way that you can contribute. If you have teenagers who need hours for school, any time they volunteer with us can count towards their goal...even virtually.
Volunteer today. Click on the link below to fill out the form, and we will contact you:
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Partners in Parent Education Program
The Mission of Cleft of the Rock Foundation is to help abused and abandoned children and struggling families improve their circumstances through education, life coaching, proper shelter, nourishment, and work. Through the Partners in Parent Education Program, you can partner with us to raise awareness of the need for parent education, be able to offer more parent education opportunities to more families and build communities where families are strong and children are safe through the love and support of deliberate parenting.
We have a Major Gift Society Giving Circle that consists of 5 different levels to meet your budget and your desire to partner. These are yearly amounts that are tax-deductible. Take this time to make a difference and support Cleft of the Rock Foundation, Inc. to help parents and children!
Please click on the link to join your circle and become our partner. We are excited about the success we are having so far with the initiatives that we are engaged in, and we welcome your partnership.
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Cleft of the Rock Foundation | 954-736-8236 |
www.cleftoftherockfoundation.org
Bahamas 242-225-9913| 35 Trinity Way, Nassau, Bahamas
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