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Faith-based resources for family education
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These resources provide a religious perspective to Active Parenting. Although each reflects a certain faith context, it's easy to modify the materials to fit your group's own religious beliefs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active Parenting Now Biblical and Theological Guide
by Freda A. Gardner; revised by Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
Add religious content to your Active Parenting Now program. This newly-revised guide contains Scriptural references and Christian-based discussion points for each session of the course. Written by a professor of Christian Education and revised by two pastors who are the parents of three children. The guide also provides 12 reproducible handouts to use in class on these topics:

  • Families in the Bible
  • Prayers at Mealtimes
  • Sabbath-Keeping
  • 101 Ways to Live the Good News with Kids
  • Family Pledge of Nonviolence
  • Learning & Teaching Values Together
  • and other topics.

The 48-page guide includes an updated (2003) annotated bibliography of the best resources on parenting and family ministry as well as a list of helpful web sites for parents, pastors and educators.
#N1919...................$12.95

 

 Free the Horses: A Self-Esteem Adventure Biblical Guide
This guide is designed to be used with the Free the Horses character education program for children in grades 4-6. Ideal for Sunday School classes, Vacation Bible School, camps, after-school programs or religious retreats. 88 pages.
#N5011..................$7.95

Wisconsin educator Todd Hadler turned the Free the Horses program into an exciting summer camp program! Click on the link for the article.

 

The Columbine Series

These powerful videos feature students in Littleton, Colorado, sharing their views of the Columbine tragedy and the importance of making a difference by getting involved. Discussion guide included. (Faith editions are available.)

She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall (faith edition)
Only a few years before her death, young Cassie Bernall had been an angry, hostile teen who was experimenting with drugs and violence. This video chronicles her parents' struggle to turn their daughter's life around, her classmates' efforts to reach her, and the powerful impact Cassie's church youth group had on her life.

The story of her transformation and her parents' courageous efforts is perfect for both teens and parents attending:

  • family retreats
  • youth lock-ins
  • parenting workshops
  • book clubs
  • camps
  • religious education programs

Program kit includes video, Discussion Guide for Faith Communities and a hardcover copy of Misty Bernall's memoir She Said Yes.
#N8382............$49.95
Click here for more information about the program.

She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall (book)
Misty Bernall's powerful memoir of her daughter's life, transformation, and death is an excellent take-home guide for parent groups. It is also a good conversation-starter at book clubs.
Hardcover,
#N8381...............$8.50

Teens Making a Difference presents young people who had the courage and kindness to reach out to others in need. Suburban teens discuss how they faced their fears and took the time to reach out to those in need. 25 min.

Click Here for more information about this inspiring video program.

The 25-minute video comes with suggested questions to spark discussion among teens, educators and parents.

Lessons from Littleton (faith edition)
#N8915..........$49.95
Lessons from Littleton + She Said Yes combo (faith editions)
#N8920.........$89.95

Think About It: Understanding the Impact of TV/Movie Violence
Raise awareness of the violence kids see onscreen
From an early age, children are bombarded with a steady dose of violent images on TV, at the movies, and in their video games. Are they being desensitized to violence?

Think About It: Understanding the Impact of TV/Movie Violence is a video that makes teensand their parents think twice about violent images they've come to take for granted. Written by educator John Andrew Murray, the video and accompanying Discussion Guide ask viewers to consider:

  • links between screen violence and real-life crime
  • exaggerated fears spawned by scary movies
  • Hitler's purposeful use of movie violence to make certain kinds of killing acceptable.

Program kit includes 22-min. video and Discussion Guide (with points for Faith Communities).
#N6520...............$69.95

 

Active Parenting Today for Jewish Families
Put thousands of years of Jewish wisdom and philosophy to work for Jewish families. In the Active Parenting for Jewish Families program, the complete Active Parenting Today program is combined with Jewish stories and discussion to provide participants with:

  • a deeper understanding of Jewish values related to parenting
  • family life stories and references that can be used to discuss important topics with children
  • insights and awareness that will help parents shape their child's understanding and approach to life
  • Jewish activities and rituals to enrich family life and enhance the bond between parent and child

Click here for complete program description and ordering information.

To order:
Active Parenting for Jewish Families standard program kit
#N1450.............$199.00

Questions? Call 800-825-0060 or send e-mail to Customer Service.

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