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First Look Week of November 19, 2018

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In WEEK 3 OUR WEEONES HEARD THE BIBLE STORY FROM LUKE 10:25-37:
A Samaritan is the only one who stops to help a hurt man left on the side of a road.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY DURING THE WEEK:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF THE STORY DURING THE WEEK:
CUDDLE TIME
Cuddle up wth your child this month and pray, “Dear God, thank You for [child’s name]. I love being his/her dad/mom. Thank You for the way he/she helps others by [list ways your child helps]. I pray he/she will always look for ways to be a helper. Thank You for giving us people like [family, community workers, etc.] to help us. You’re the best, God. We love You! In Jesus’ name, amen.”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH WE REINFORCE WITH OUR WEEONES: God made me.

Week of November 19, 2018

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ON SUNDAY, THE THIRD WEEK OF NOVEMBER 252 KIDS HEARD THE BIBLE STORY FROM LUKE 5:17-26:
Jesus Heals the Paralytic / Four Friends

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DURING THE WEEK:
Work together to help someone in need.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION DURING THE WEEK:

BED TIME
Read Luke 5:17-26. Share about the needs you see in your family, school, neighborhood, or even something you’ve heard about on the other side of the world. Is there one thing that makes you sad and moves you to want to do something? Talk about things your family could do together to meet that need. Pray for that situation and then choose a time for your family to work together to help meet that person’s need.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Two people are better than one.
They can help each other in everything they do.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV

OUR LIFE APP THIS MONTH:
COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone.

Week of November 12, 2018

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IN 252 KIDS THIS WEEK WE HEARD FROM EXODUS 17:8-13:
Joshua Wins the Battle Over Amalekites

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
Work together to help someone succeed.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:

MEAL TIME
Q & A for kids: If you could be a part of a famous sports team, TV show cast, or band, which would you pick?
Q & A for parents: Be honest: when it came to group projects at school, were you the group member who did most of the work, or who let someone else carry the load?

REMEMBER THIS:
“Two people are better than one.
They can help each other in everything they do.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV

LIFE APP:
COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone

First Look Week of November 12, 2018

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OUR HAPPY HELPERS LEARNED IN WEEK 2 THE STORY OF NEHEMIAH:
NEHEMIAH 1—6 –
Nehemiah asks people to help him fix the wall around the city.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF GRATITUDE:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD TO BE GRATEFUL TO OTHERS:

DRIVE TIME
As you drive, take turns with your child saying, “I am thankful for [person’s name],” and then say why you are thankful for them. When you get where you’re going, end with talking about how thankful you are for all the people God made to help you and your child.

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH: God made me.

Parent Cue November 12, 2018

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Sesame Street was right, Cooperation makes it happen! Chaos reigns when no one is getting along and everyone is trying to do their own thing. On the flip side, when everyone focuses their energy and cooperates so much more can be achieved. Here are a few practical tips for parents to help their kids start combining forces to do great things together:
Make it Happen!

Week of November 5, 2018

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OUR 252 KIDS ARE LEARNING ABOUT COOPERATION THIS MONTH!

OUR BIBLE STORY FOR WEEK ONE:
EXODUS 25:8-9; 28:1, 3;
31:1-11; 35:21, 25, 34;
39:42-43
Building the Tabernacle

SAY THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
God wants us to work together.

DO THIS TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION:
MORNING TIME
Leave a note in your child’s room saying, “God wants us to work together to do more. What can we do together as a family to help each other? Think about it and let’s talk at dinner!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Two people are better than one.
They can help each other in everything they do.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9, NIrV

LIFE APP:
COOPERATION – Working together to do more than you can do alone.

First Look Week of November 5, 2018

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OUR WEEONES ARE HAPPY HELPERS THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER!
OUR BIBLE STORY FOR WEEK 1:
ACTS 9:36-39
Tabitha helps make clothes for
everyone who needs them.

SAY THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S LESSON:
Who are you thankful for?
I am thankful for
people who help me.

DO THIS TO REMIND YOUR CHILD OF SUNDAY’S LESSON:
MORNING TIME
When you go into your child’s room this month, say, “Good morning, [child’s name]! Guess who I am thankful for. I am thankful for YOU!”

REMEMBER THIS:
“Always give thanks to God.”
Ephesians 5:20, NCV

BASIC TRUTH: God made me.

How To Make The Most Of Thanksgiving

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Holidays are meant to be a break, a time when work and school go on the back burner, teams and clubs have a lull in the schedule (sometimes), families relax and enjoy extra time with the ones they love most. But we all know that holidays more often turn into stress-filled days trying to make everyone happy and counting down the minutes until you can go back to your normal 9 to 5.

This Thanksgiving, make sure you have at least one meaningful (and enjoyable!) moment with your kids. Block out a few hours or a whole day to enjoy age-old family traditions or make new ones with some of our favorite (and simple!)Thanksgiving ideas:

THANKSGIVING SCRAPBOOK. Have your kid pick their favorite family photo from this past year. Paste it to the middle of a scrapbook page and have each family member write what they are most thankful for around the photo. Continue the tradition next year (and the next) by adding one page/photo a year!

THANKSGIVING PUMPKIN. On November 1, place a pumpkin and a Sharpie® marker in the middle of your dinner table. Throughout the month, encourage your
family members to write the things they are most thankful for on the pumpkin.

THANKSGIVING TRIAL-RUN. If your last Thursday of November will be a hectic gathering of second cousins and great aunts, plan a mini-feast with just your immediate family on the first Thursday of the month! Have your kid(s) help out in the kitchen as you make smaller portions of your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Don’t forget the pie!

BRANCH OUT. If you are too far from your extended family to celebrate the big day together, make your Thanksgiving extra special by inviting others to join you. Local college students, an elderly neighbor, or even another family you know who is far from extended family are all people who might be needing a big feast.

TURKEY TROT. Many communities have a local fun run on Thanksgiving morning. It’s a great way to get outside and active during a time of year you might usually be confined indoors. If you don’t have a local Turkey Trot, organize one in your neighborhood. Don’t forget to bundle up and stretch!

Parent Cue October 29, 2018

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How To Get Your Kids To Do What You Want
When I saw the title of the article I was so excited! Finally the answer I had been waiting for! Finally my kids were going to listen to me! I clicked on it and well…here’s a snippet of the post:

If we want our kids to pick up after themselves, they need to see us doing that.
If we want our kids to be responsible on social media, they need to see us posting responsibly.
If we want our kids to have a day of rest, then they need to see us resting.
If we want our kids to read more, then we need to read more and let them catch us doing it.
If we want our kids to eat healthier, exercise more, speak politely, have healthy boundaries with technology, not get angry, or have a practical faith—then we need to model these things.
Because your children will follow your example, not just your opinion.

I wasn’t as excited to see that I had some work to do! But it was a great article and gave me a lot of food for thought. Read the whole thing here