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Two Questions: Brittany Sky

Parents’ Corner: Farewell

Parents’ Corner: Bridging Divides

Parents' Corner: Spiritual Transformation in Our Children and Youth

Parents' Corner: Kids and Technology

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Two Questions: Brittany Sky

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Brittany SkyProject DirectorChristian Parenting Project       In each edition of IG Mix, we ask someone the same two questions about intergenerational ministry: “What keeps you up at night?” and “What gets you up in the morning?” What keeps you up at night?As a mom with a young child, I often spiral at night about the ways I want to support Rowan as he grows. Last night I was kept awake thinking through his overnight sleep troubles and how I can support his transition into a big kid bed. As a ministry leader, these experiences help me remember what other...

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Parents’ Corner: Farewell

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        Editor’s note: This column is the last from our dear friend Shirley Carlson, who has shared wisdom and ideas about Christian parenting faithfully with our readers for several years. Thank you, Shirley, for offering your faith and service to us. We wish you well as you move into God’s future callings for you Shirley CarlsonLa Crescenta Presbyterian Church     Relationships are what life is all about, and you want your relationship with your child to be a good one and for it to last through your entire lives.  I have enjoyed the relationship I have...

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Parents’ Corner: Bridging Divides

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Shirley CarlsonLa Crescenta Presbyterian Church     If you want to bridge divides, you need to develop good listening skills. Misunderstanding and failing to communicate well can lead to conflict. Not only do we have divides over religion and politics, but also divides within the family, especially among the generations when it comes to parenting styles. When one becomes rigid in their beliefs, problems can arise. Always be willing to listen to the other person’s concerns and seek the truth. This site gives an excellent overview of the differences between the generations from your grandparents to you. Understanding the differences...

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Parents' Corner: Spiritual Transformation in Our Children and Youth

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    Shirley CarlsonLa Crescenta Presbyterian Church     How do we know if our children are growing spiritually? According to Barna’s research in the book Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, “a person’s moral foundation is either based on Christian spirituality and God’s Word, or, it is based on worldly perspectives.” I am sure you prefer the former to the latter. A lot of our children’s spiritual development is aided by what they learn at church, especially through a ministry such as LOGOS. However, spiritual development must also be encouraged at home. You can find a review of Barna’s book...

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Parents' Corner: Kids and Technology

Posted by Tracey Daniels at

Raising kids in today’s technological world becomes quite a challenge.  Hopefully, you are somewhat of a techie yourself, but even then, it is hard to keep up with all the changes and the technology that is available to your child.

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