Answers to TOUGH PARENTING QUESTIONS
Parenting is not for the feeble hearted! We recommend the site JCParentZone for some interesting ideas and answers from psychologists and parenting experts on some very practical issues.
GOING STIR CRAZY WITH TODDLERS?
Sometimes it feels like your brain is going to mush, especially if you’re a stay–at–home Mom with little contact with adults who can speak full sentences. Check the online calendar for the next Toddle Out for an outing with other Moms and their little dears.
Also, look into our Summer Fun Program for 3 to 6 year–olds here at St. Paul’s Early Childhood Center. Fun indoors and out while learning pre–Kindergarten skills and taking little steps toward independence. All day and part day preschool is taking applications for the upcoming seasons, too.
KIDS AND MEDIA
Concerned about how much media your child is consuming each day? TV, internet, DVDs in the car, iPods, and it’s not going away, it’s becoming more invasive and actually important in your child’s life. Listen to the interesting things the creator of Veggie Tales is doing in conjunction with Focus on the Family to address this issue at jellytelly.com
PARENTING TEENS or JUST TRYING TO?
Check out the activities of the Junior High Youth Group and the Senior High Youth Group here at St. Paul‘s, building a sense of Christian community and attitude of service.
Real life tips for parents can be found at Focus on the Family, an ultra–reliable place to find resources for the Christian family.