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Parents, This One's For You!
Resources for Parenting Kids of All Ages
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Help for Your Parenting Journey | There are TONS of parenting resources out there, so it might be a bit overwhelming to decide which ones will work well for you and your particular family dynamic. These options may prove useful as you look for new ways to connect your family to Christ, and to each other, in all stages of life. Check them out below! | | |
This 1-day gathering is designed to encourage, equip, & strengthen parents as they disciple the next generation at every stage of life. | Questions?
Contact Zach Wyatt: zach@youthleadercollective.com | |
Local Parent Conference Coming Up in April
Date: Saturday, April 18th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (lunch included)
Cost: $35 individual | $60 couple
Location: Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga
Looking for an opportunity to learn more about faith-based parenting, but not really looking to travel, take a bunch of time off work, and pay tons of money for a retreat or out-of-town conference? You're in luck!
The Southeast Youth Leader Collective is putting on their first ever Parent Conference right here in Chattanooga. Check it out today.
(*NOTE: This is not an LCMS conference, but is a non-denominational event which might still prove helpful to Christian parents who are looking for extra/specific support.)
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Lutheran Family Service - Support Groups
Families caring for a child diagnosed with Autism or ADHD often carry both deep love and deep challenges. LFS is here to walk with you.
They are establishing two online support groups designed to strengthen, educate, and encourage caregivers — all through an LCMS theological lens. These groups will meet online at Noon throughout the year. The day of the week and the start date will be determined by the preferences and demographics of the participants.
You can sign up for the Autism & ADHD Support Groups here.
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Children's Sunday School Bulletins & Activities
As we work on our plans to refresh our Kingdom Kids Children's Ministry programming, our BOCE has taken a step back to assess our current offerings. Even in the midst of this time of transition, we want to make sure that you still have access to kid-friendly content that points your littlest ones to Christ!
Check out these fun activity pages from our children's bulletin for this weekend.
*BethAnn will also be adding these to our weekly newsletter emails, so you will be able to find them there every Friday.
And, be on the lookout for more information about the changes that will be coming soon to our Kingdom Kids program!
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This resource is an amazing way to enhance your own personal devotion time, learn more about particular topics, or even lend yourself a hand as you lead a Small Group. And for members of our church, it's free!
Our Board of Christian Education believes that faith really does grow in the home -- and this is an easy and interactive way to deepen your faith on your own, or alongside family and friends. Plus, there's tons of great kids content too!
Click the button below to join for free using GSLC's invite link.
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Practical Apologetics Resource
So many kids (and adults) struggle with how to defend their faith inside a modern, mainstream world that is generally hostile to Christianity and its convictions.
Greg Koukl started the "Stand to Reason" organization to help with that very thing. His book Tactics gives practical guidance on how to best approach tricky discussions about faith with people who do not share our worldview.
You can also listen to his #STRask and Stand to Reason podcasts anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Check out the audiobook or paperback version on Amazon!
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The Lutheran Study Bible App
Concordia Publishing House came out with this app for an interactive study Bible in the ESV. Do you enjoy the Bible App? If so, this will be a great tool for diving deeper, with access to Lutheran study notes as well as other helpful features. Available on the App Store or Google Play.
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Lutheran Catechism App
For those of you who have kiddos joining our Confirmation age-group soon (or just for those who'd like a handy review), this app is for you! An interactive version of Luther's Small Catechism is an easy way to keep answers to our faith's tough questions on hand. Available for Apple and Android.
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Dwell: The Audio Bible App
Reading not really your thing? (Me either.) As a primarily auditory learner, I much prefer to learn by listening. If you like to learn, but prefer to multitask, that might mean that sitting down to read physical books can sometimes prove to be a bit challenging. That's why I personally enjoy Dwell.
The Dwell Bible App provides a way to listen to God's Word wherever you are, no matter what you're doing. With cool features like listening plans, options for narration, topical verse playlists, and customizable background music, Dwell allows for an immersive experience that makes spending time in God's Word easier than ever!
Check it out on the Apple App Store or Google Play and try it out with their 7-day free trial!
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Axis Ministries Podcasts
Pre-Teen and Teen culture is definitely a lot to tackle - no matter what age you are. If you sometimes find yourself responding to your child with "Do I even want to know?" this might be the perfect podcast for you. Kids are being exposed to difficult topics and complicated social situations younger and younger these days. The Culture Translator can help you stay "in the know" about things like Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, social trends, and hot topics, as well as giving you some guidance on how to talk to your kids about all of those things.
Axis Ministries reaches out to parents of pre-teens and teens by providing these helpful, practical resources free of charge.
You can find their Conversations, The Culture Translator, and Roundtable podcasts anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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Focus on the Family App - One App for Growth in Every Stage of Life
"In every season of life. Singlehood. Marriage. Parenting. Aging Well. Focus on the Family provides you with audio programs and resources to equip you for your parenting journey, to strengthen your marriage, and to grow your faith."
You can find their parenting podcast, children's programming, and much more -- now all in one place with the Focus on the Family app. Available in the Apple App Store & Google Play.
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The Bible Project
The Bible Project has tons of great resources, but one of their most well-known is their animated Bible stories.
"All of our videos are short visual explanations that show how the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus."
The Bible Project Videos
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BentKey: Truly Family-Safe TV
BentKey is a streaming platform with original kids content, created by The Daily Wire. With BentKey, you can be confident that the shows and movies you let your kids watch will be free of the questionable and controversial content that has found its way into much of today's mainstream children's programming.
Check it out here!
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The End Goals Podcast
The LCMS' Director of Youth Ministry, Rev. Mark Kiessling, and DCE Julianna Schultz dive into a lot of great ministry topics during their podcast interviews!
"End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders."
This podcast can be useful to leaders and parents alike, so check it out!
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"Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide the help and guidance you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.
With wisdom and empathy, they take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. Learn how to:
- Set limits and still be a loving parent
- Bring control to an out-of-control family life
- Apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting
- Define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids
- And much more!
Charts and tables are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.
Plus, check out Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life - dating, marriage, raising teenagers, and leadership. Workbooks are also available."
*Available in hardcover, e-reader, or audiobook versions
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"To help teenagers grow into healthy adults, parents and youth workers need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives.
From best-selling author and counselor Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries with Teens is the expert insight and guidance you need to help your teens gain a deeper appreciation and respect both for you and for themselves.
Dr. Townsend applies biblically based principles for the challenging task of guiding your children through the teen years. Using the same principles he used to successfully raise two teens, he shows you how to:
- Deal with disrespectful attitudes and impossible behavior in your teen
- Set healthy limits and realistic consequences
- Be loving and caring while establishing rules
- Determine specific strategies to deal with problems both big and small
Discover how boundaries make parenting teens better!" *Available in hardcover, e-reader, or audiobook versions
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Need more resources on a specific topic?
Contact me by replying to this email, or you can shoot me a text/call at 864-784-8120. I'm happy to help you find what you need!
It is my continued prayer that these resources provide help, hope, and guidance for you and your families as you grow together in Christ.
Peace,
Katie Baumann, DCE
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