ParentLink Newsletters
Welcome to our Family Resources. The newsletters below contain biblical-based content for parents of Preschool through 6′th grade, and 7′th through 12′th Grade:
Children Newsletters – for Preschool-6th graders.
| March 2012 | Instill Lessons About Stewardship | |
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Christian stewardship is about more than just pledging donations or placing money in an offering plate. A steward manages resources, including time, talent, and money. Because God has given us so many blessings, we respond by using them wisely and also sharing them with others.
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| February 2012 | Promote Positive Body Image | |
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The topic of body image is usually associated with teenagers, but it’s becoming an issue for younger children now, too. Media and advertising, toys, and peer pressure are among the many factors that make kids question their appearance and build.
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| Previous Child Newsletters | Visit the Child Newsletter Archives for previous issues. | |
Teen Newsletters – for 7-12th graders.
| March 2012 | Spark Discussions – And Listen | |
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Engaging in conversations with teenagers can seem tricky or downright impossible at times. But it’s easier when you learn to ask the right questions. Moving past simple “yes or no” questions and listening without judging helps create an open atmosphere in which discussions can flow naturally.
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| February 2012 | Explore the Joys of Trials | |
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Pain and suffering are unavoidable on this earth, and the Bible warns Christians they’ll face extra hardships for their faith. Yet Scripture adds that we should “consider it pure joy” when we “face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2, NIV). So how can you—and your teenagers—make the leap from struggling with trials to embracing them as an important part of your faith journey?
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| Previous Teen Newsletters | Visit the Teen Newsletter Archives for previous issues. | |
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