Hey Hey RezParents and Grandparents!
Spring has sprung and I cannot be happier about it! I hope you are enjoying the warmer temps with your family!
I hope you enjoyed celebrating Holy Week and Easter with your kids and family! What a wonderful observation of the death and resurrection of our Savior!
Below are a few resources for you to use in May and beyond.
Parent Resources:
To Listen: Raising Boys and Girls Podcast by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan
Season One, hosted by podcast host extraordinaire Sarah Bragg, is based on the Are My Kids on Track? book. In that season, they take the 12 emotional, social, and spiritual milestones they believe every child needs to reach. They talk about stumbling blocks and building blocks for boys and girls AND give you practical strategies as to how to help kids reach those important milestones.
In Season Two, they dig a little deeper into raising boys and girls, based off of Wild Things and Raising Girls. In this season, they discuss the Ages and Stages of boys and girls—who they are and what they need from the grown-ups who love them at every stage. You’ll find relatable ideas to not only navigate but help you connect with each of your kids right where they are in this season of life.
Spiritual Formation: Write the Word Journal for Kids by Cultivate What Matters
Not sure how to help the kids in your life love the Word and have fun doing it? Write the Word for Kids to the rescue!
The best-selling Write the Word for Kids helps kiddos ages 5-12 dive into scripture with carefully-chosen verses to write and draw out, Bible Bingo, coloring pages, and sections to write what’s on their heart.
The thematic sections joyfully reinforce the most important principles of faith, including God's love for us, His creative power, and His mercy in our lives. This Bible journal is all about planting the seeds of God’s word deep in the heart of your child, and is the perfect activity for them to enjoy alongside you in your own study and quiet time!
Technology: Faith is Our Super Power Series Podcast by The Knowing God Podcast
Part 1: Regardless of your age, every child of God has been given a super power to fight battles. In this episode, we look at the book of First John and learn what it means to have faith, why faith is our super power, and how faith can help us make decisions and follow Jesus.
Part 2: Every believer of Jesus is given the measure of faith, and this faith can act as a super power to help us win battles we face every day. But this faith won’t work in our lives if we don’t understand it. In Part 2 of this series, we discuss three important things about faith.
Part 3: We continue our discussion in the final part of this series was we look at three more important things about faith. Topics include the spiritual world versus the physical world, what god has put inside our spirit, and how faith works together with love.
Motivation:
Gain an understanding of the emotional, spiritual and spiritual milestones your children will reach.
Learn what your children need at each stage of life and meet them right where they are, making connections and strengthening your relationship
Help your children fall in love with God’s Word
Help your kiddos gain an understanding of Faith and the role it plays in their lives
Action Steps:
Download the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast on your phone so it’s ready to go when you have a few minutes to listen.
Purchase a Write the Word Journal for Kids for your child and use it daily or weekly
Download the Faith is Our Super Power Episodes on your phone or device so you can access it quickly in those moments when your child has screen time
Be consistent! This portrays the importance of prioritizing the Word to your children.
Ok, take a few moments and look over these action steps. Add some, or all, to your planner to ensure you make progress on these steps this week so you are prepared to implement these tools and resources in May.
I would really love to hear how you are using the resources in your family. Do you have a testimony or story of how God is working in your family? Let me know, I’d like to celebrate with you!
“Life is too short and too meaningful to coast through. The good you do today has the potential to change generations. —Lara Casey
Blessings,
Mandy Seymour
Childrens Minister
mandy@rezfaith.com