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Parenting Program for Christian Families

-Based on Biblical Principles
-Contains scripture to illustrate concepts
-Builds empathy in every relationship
-Provides practical skills and tools

I Corinthians 13:4-7 tells us how we are to love our children.
We are to be:
Patient, Kind, Protective, Trustworthy, Hopeful, Persevering (Long-Suffering), and to Rejoice with the Truth.
We are NOT to be:
Envious, Boastful, Prideful, Rude, Self-Seeking, Easily Angered, A Keeper of a Record of Wrongs, Delighted in Evil.
LOVE is the essence of God and of Christian Parenting.
PROGRAM GOAL
-To assist parents toward personal wholeness as they lead their families toward spritual maturity.
Topics Covered
-Personalities and Parenting Values
-God's Commands Regarding Parenting
-Role of Godly Parents
-Development of Morals and Values
-How Labels Affect Our Self-Worth
-Ages and Stages of Development
-Character Development
-Understanding Feelings
Developing trust is the key to a parent receiving obedience from his child.
Techniques Taught
-Developing Family Rules
-Teaching Children to Use Manners
-Praising Children and Their Behavior
-Communication Skills
-Problem Solving Skills
-Stress Management Tools
-Understanding and Expressing Anger
-Rewards and Punishment
-What the Bible says About Spanking
-How to Cope When a Child Discloses They Have Been Victimized
Program Description
     The "Nurturing God's Way" Parenting Program for Christian Families is designed to be delivered in a group format.  The group consists of one or two facilitators, parents, grandparents and/or parents-to-be.
-The course is designed for twenty-one(21) two hour sessions or can be presented in a variety of ways. 21 times of consistent behavior develops a habit.
- Children can meet in a separate group at the same time as the adult session.
-Two facilitators lead the adult group and a minimum of two facilitators plus two volunteers lead the children's group.
-Pre- and Post-test evaluations assess changes in group members.
-Activities focus on family and individual growth.
Independent Study
     The Parent Handbook has been created for independent study, outside of a group setting.  In the future, parents using the Parent Handbook independent of a group-based program can mail evaluations to the Nurturing Resources, Inc. and receive comparative scoring with other parents who have taken the course etither independently or within a group setting.
Sample Curriculum
     To view a sample of the curriculum and the independent study Parent Handbook, visit http://www.nurturinggodsway.com
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