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    Are You Shaping Your Child Into an Insecure Person for the Future? 0-2 years-Lifelong
    Self-confidence is not an innate quality possessed by some people. Rather, it is a consequence of the level of self-esteem achieved. What factors does self-esteem depend on in a child or adolescent? How can parents increase their children's level of self-esteem?

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    Being Joyful and Being Parents 0-2 years-Lifelong
    This article examines joy. Sometimes parenting can be hard or stressful. It is important to remember to be joyful and to find the joyful moments in your day. You can help make your home a happy home.

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    Christian Living Grade 2-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center has many books about Christian living that may include, but are not limited to, the following: 100 Creative Activities for Sabbath; A Short Guide to Good Parenting; The Anatomy of Sin; Belonging; Beyond Anger; Called to Discipleship;...

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    Families Go Back to School Kindergarten-Grade 8
    This article shares a best practice model of building Christian parents to be effective educators of their children, in partnership with their Adventist school teachers. Teacher Arnett shares how Family School worked at Cross Street Christian School in Indiana.

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    Focus on the Family - Parenting Preschool-Grade 12
    Encouragement and inspiration for Christian parents today on topics such as effective biblical discipline, protecting your family, spiritual growth for kids, sexuality, children at each age and stage, adoptive families, parenting challenges and roles, etc.

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    Help I'm a Parent 0-2 years-Lifelong
    Developed by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Family Ministries, this parenting curriculum will encourage and inspire parents to raise their children in a positive way. The website has many additional resources. The DVD and book can be...

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    I and My House Will Serve the Lord Grade 1-Lifelong
    Sermon of reflection on the formation of our children, based on the biblical text of Joshua 24:14-16.

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    Keeping Children Safe Newsletter 1 - Reducing Risks Introduction Preschool-Grade 10
    This one-page parenting newsletter starts a series that explores how to keep children safe by reducing their participation in behaviors that put them at risk physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Though there are no guarantees, parents can have...

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    Keeping Children Safe Newsletter 2 - The Parents Role in Reducing Risks Preschool-Grade 10
    This one-page parenting newsletter discusses the important role parents have to train children when they are young to think through their decisions, teaching them good values, and helping them choose good friends. All these contribute to helping them make...

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    Keeping Children Safe Newsletter 3 - Parental Monitoring Preschool-Grade 10
    This one-page parenting newsletter addresses the importance of parents’ active monitoring of their child or teen. This means actively guiding, supervising, and training the child beginning at an early age. Research shows that when parental monitoring...

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    Keeping Children Safe Newsletter 4 - Family Meals are Important Preschool-Grade 10
    This one-page parenting newsletter shows how sharing family meals together can reduce risk behaviors in children and teens. Research shows that families with routines and rituals have better connectedness and communication with each other and have more stability...

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    Keeping Children Safe Newsletter 5 - Religion and Church Matter Preschool-Grade 10
    This one-page parenting newsletter highlights how church attendance and participation can reduce risk behavior. Churches have an important role to play by creating environments that welcome people of all ages, providing opportunities for building relationships...

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    Keeping Children Safe Newsletter 6 - Building Faith and Religiosity through Mentoring Preschool-Grade 10
    This one-page parenting newsletter focuses on the importance of finding highly religious role models for young people in order to help them build religiosity--the belief that religion is important. High religiosity, in turn, reduces risk behavior. Getting...

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    Leading a Child to Jesus - The Most Important Job in the World Preschool-Grade 4
    "For years most of our evangelism budget has been focused on winning adults. But recent research has helped us to realise that 70-90% of adult Christians first accepted Jesus as their Saviour before the age of 13! So, it’s up to 10 times easier...

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    My Worship Book Grade 1-Grade 4
    This teacher-created resource will help deepen a child’s worship experience & equip children to lead out in family worship.

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    Parent Inspiration - Family Worship Preschool-Grade 12
    This newsletter features a one page practical article on family worships, with Bible and nature study ideas and a resource list to dig deeper. Ready to print or link parents to; available in color and black/white editions. Part of a series of undated topical...

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    Parent Inspiration - Supporting Independence in Homework Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Provide parents with practical tips on how to help their child develop independence in doing homework. Ready to print or link parents to; available in color and black/white editions. Part of a series of undated topical parenting tools for schools to build...

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    Parenting Teens - Are We Doing Our Best for Girls? Grade 6-Grade 12
    How can parents and teachers better help girls develop a strong sense of self-worth? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family life therapist and Adventist educator....

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    Parenting Teens - Dispensers of Hope Grade 6-Grade 12
    How can parents best support their child? "Our young people need balcony people to counter the cellar voices that come from the basement of their lives." Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated,...

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    Parenting Teens - Heading Off to Boarding School or College Grade 6-Grade 12
    How can parents help their teen successfully transition to living away from home in a boarding academy or college? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family life...

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    Parenting Teens - How Could I Have Missed It? Grade 6-Grade 12
    Parents should be able to recognize the signs of steroid use and what to do about it if recognized in their children. Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family...

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    Parenting Teens - It's All About Perspective Grade 6-Grade 12
    Through words and actions, parents can help their children choose a positive faith perspective to guide their lives. Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family...

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    Parenting Teens - Supporting Our Teens and Their Schools Grade 6-Tertiary
    How can parents support their child's school? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family life therapist and Adventist educator. Ready to print or link parents to;...

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    Parenting Teens - Understanding Gender Grade 6-Grade 12
    How can parents help boys and girls develop a strong gender identity needed to develop and maintain health relationships? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family...

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    Parenting Teens - When Silence Isn't Golden Grade 6-Grade 12
    How can parents be prepared to help their teens choose to avoid harmful substances? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family life therapist and Adventist educator....

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    Parenting Teens - Why Lying Can Make Sense Grade 6-Grade 12
    Understanding teen development can provide tools to parenting adolescents to be truthful. Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by a family life therapist and Adventist...

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    Relationship Between Involvement in Institutional Activities and Christian Life Commitment Among Undergraduate Students of a Christian University in Mexico Tertiary-Lifelong
    This study attempted to identify the extent to which Christian commitments of undergraduate students in a Mexican Christian university are related to their involvement in institutional activities, influential agents, and selected demographic variables. A descriptive...

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    Sometimes I Think My Name Is No No 0-2 years-Lifelong
    This article examines how to discipline without demoralizing children.

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    Teaching Children About Confession Preschool-Grade 4
    Teaching about confession needs to be balanced by teaching about the grace and love of God, who freely forgives us each time we confess to Him. Children need to know that God can forgive any sin, and He longs to set us free from our sins. Parents and teachers...

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    Teaching Children to Be Intercessors - 12 Great Ideas Preschool-Grade 4
    Karen Holford shares 12 terrific ideas for teaching children intercessory prayer through hands-on, meaningful activities. Great for the classroom or home, parents and teachers will find wonderful ways to facilitate their children's spiritual development. Find...

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    Teaching Children to be Thankful in Their Prayers Preschool-Grade 4
    Thanking God is an integral part of the Christian life. Karen Holford shares 13 wonderful ideas for teaching children to give thanks in their prayers. Great for the classroom or home, parents and teachers will find creative ways to facilitate their children's...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Begin with God Preschool-Grade 12
    How can parents best help their children develop Christian character and values? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist and...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Growing in God's Garden Preschool-Grade 12
    How can parents best teach children to live by Christian values? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist and educator. Ready...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Live the Values Preschool-Grade 12
    How can parents live God's values, and best help children understand what they are doing and why? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Mind Games Preschool-Grade 11
    How can parents best manage the impact of media on their developing child's mind? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Peer Pressure Preschool-Grade 12
    How do we help children and teens handle peer pressure positively? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist and educator. Ready...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Practice Making Decisions Preschool-Grade 12
    How can parents and educators coach children to make wise decisions which develop character and integrity? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Protect Your Child's Mind Preschool-Grade 12
    How can parents help parents protect their minds in today's media-saturated world? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Right and Wrong Preschool-Grade 12
    How do we know what is right and what is wrong? How do parents teach the difference? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Self-Respect and Confidence Preschool-Grade 12
    What can parents do to nurture self-respect and confidence in their children? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist and...

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    Teaching Christian Values - Teach the Values Preschool-Grade 12
    When and how can parents best teach Christian values? Part of a series of articles for parents of students attending Adventist schools, this undated, one-page newsletter is written by an experienced Adventist child psychologist and educator. Ready to print...

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    The Developing Faith of Children 0-2 years-Lifelong
    One of the big discussions in churches today is how to keep young people from leaving. This article looks at some ways that we can help children develop their faith and make it their own instead of just following their parents.

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    Why Adventist Education - An Eternal Focus Preschool-Tertiary
    What makes the focus on an eternal dimension so attractive to many parents – and how does Adventist education weave this theme in? This is the 11th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed...

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    Why Adventist Education - Curriculum Emphasis Preschool-Tertiary
    All schools deal with curriculum. So what is the contribution that Adventist education makes to curriculum? This is the 6th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents of students...

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    Why Adventist Education - Home, School and Church Working Together Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is it that the home, the Adventist school and the local church working together are such a strong combination in developing character and spirituality? This is the 10th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist...

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    Why Adventist Education - Reflecting God's Grace through Discipline Preschool-Tertiary
    What is unique and distinctive about discipline in an Adventist school? This one-page article is the 4th in an 11 article series, that can be shared in any order (after the introduction) with parents of students attending Adventist schools. It is undated,...

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    Why Adventist Education - Reinforcing Christian Family Values Preschool-Tertiary
    Why do Adventist schools support Christian family values? This is the 9th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents of students attending Adventist schools. Undated, ready to print...

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    Why Adventist Education - Service Learning Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is service such a key component of Adventist education, both within the context of curriculum and the extended service trips we take to provide hands on experience and empathy? This is the 7th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Big Picture Preschool-Grade 12
    This is the first article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents of students attending Adventist schools. Undated, one page, ready to print or link parents to; available in color and black/white...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Difference for Your Child Preschool-Tertiary
    What is it that makes each child special to Adventist teachers? This one-page article is the 3rd in an 11 article series, that can be shared in any order (after the introduction) with parents of students attending Adventist schools. It is undated, ready to...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Special Character Preschool-Tertiary
    What makes Adventist education special? This is the 2nd in an 11 article series for parent of students attending Adventist schools. Each undated, one-page article can be shared in any order, is available in color and black/white editions, and ready to print...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Spiritual Nurture of Your Child Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is intentionally nurturing the spirituality of each child a priority in Adventist schools? This is the 5th in an 11-part series of articles written for parents of students attending Adventist schools. Undated, one page, ready to print or link parents to;...

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    Why Adventist Education - The Teacher as Role Model Preschool-Tertiary
    Why is the role modeling of the Adventist teacher so critical when considering the overall influence on our students? This is the 8th one-page article in an 11-part series clarifying the philosophy and practice of Adventist education, designed for parents...

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    Why Youth Stay in the Church When They Grow Up Grade 9-Lifelong
    The author offers three observations of youth who choose to stay in the church. 1. They are converted (rather than just being "good kids"). 2. They have been equipped, not entertained. 3. Their parents preached the gospel to them.