ParentLife Everyday: August 2011
Each month ParentLife pulls together a one-page document for preschool and children's leaders and teachers that highlights articles that might help families they work with. But this also is a great tool for parents!
The articles below are in our current August 2011 issue of ParentLife. Read the articles that minister to your family and pass along a copy to those who might benefit from it!
A Father's Impact - Father involvement makes a huge impact on the life of a child. Find out how and encourage the dads in your ministry to get involved in the lives of their children (p. 8).
Bible Basics - Can toddlers really learn about the Bible? Yes! Encourage parents and teachers to teach these Bible Basics (p. 13, and see our PL Online article Summer Spiritual Learning for tips).
Dangerous Drop Sides - Are the cribs in your church safe? Be aware of the new standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials and make safety a top priority (p. 11).
One Anothering - Good Samaritans are hard to find. Explore the difference your church could make in your community (and the world) if parents and teachers taught children how to love their neighbors by setting the example (pp. 20-21).
Beyond Bedtime Bible Stories - The Bible is not just something families should study on Sunday mornings; it should be an essential part of everyday life. Equip families in your church with practical ways they can incorporate Scripture into their daily routine (p. 25).
Back to School - Prepare the families in your church for this hectic season with tons of back-to-school tips (pp. 28-35).
Single-Parent Pitfalls - Help single parents in your church find God's redemption as they face these common struggles (pp. 36-37).
23 - The number of unique blog entries you will find this month on www.lifeway.com/parentlifeblog about the topics you care about most. We blog 5 days a week, so visit us!
For a printable PDF you can give to leaders in your childrens' ministry, click on the link below!
ParentlifeEveryday_August_2011.pdf
