September 2011: ParentLife Everyday
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 September 2011 issue of ParentLife. Read the articles that minister to your family and pass along a copy to those who might benefit from it!
Melissa Greene: True to Her Calling Worship leader and busy mom of two Melissa Greene offers three great insights into leading young children to praise God. Are there moms in your ministry going to dotMom? They will love getting a sneak peek of Melissa's ministry (pp. 20-23).
Why? Why? Why? It doesn't take long being around preschoolers to realize they love to ask questions. What do you do when you don't know the answer? Be sure the parents and teachers in your ministry are prepared (p. 14).
The Early Years: Help the parents and teachers in your ministry to use a baby's senses to help her develop gratitude and dependence on God (p. 10).
Family Bible Study: Encourage families to spend time together in God's Word outside of the church walls. Check out these eight great tips for incorporating Bible study into the bedtime routine (pp. 38-39).
Parenting Perks: Parenting is hard work. Give the parents in your ministry a pick-me-up with these top 10 moments guaranteed to make them smile (p. 24).
A Preteen-Friendly Bible: Are parents in your church trying to engage their preteen with God's Word? Provide parents with eight helpful features to look for when choosing a new Bible for their preteens (p. 18).
A Shoulder to Lean On: Receiving a special-needs diagnosis for a child is a challenge many families face. Provide the families in your ministry with these four practical ways to show their love and support (pp. 40-41).
1500: The house per year the average American youth watches. Encourage families to spend more active, meaningful time together (p. 18).
To download a full-color PDF of this document, click on the following link:
ParentlifeEveryday_SEPT.2011.pdf
