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25.01.2022 Whatever behaviours you are not changing with intent, you are choosing to keep.Whatever behaviours you are not changing with intent, you are choosing to keep.

24.01.2022 I saw this posted on a parenting forum today. It's a basic example but well worth considering the implications for how the rest of their day will likely run. I'm re-posting it here not to shame the parent (making sure to hide the identity) but to point out that this very issue is covered by our parenting courses. For those who have completed our Toddler course, you'll remember the red sippy cup example.... Quite often toddler tantrums occur when the expectations of the child are not met. When they get to choose most of the day but are then surprised when Mum decided to make a decision without consulting first..! But there is a better way. The Growing Families material shows parents the benefits of limiting freedoms and choices in the early years, offering it only when they're ready to handle them.

24.01.2022 Do you have a child who has too many verbal freedoms? Are you now recognising some areas where your child has been subtly challenging your authority through his speech? In part two of this blog, we’ll look at how to correct this problem.

22.01.2022 This is Janice. Janice has been enthusiastically working through the Families God's Way parenting course over the past few years. She is keen to finish the whole course which is based on the Growing Families Childwise content, adapted for local Indigenous families. The sessions consist of 3 lesson blocks with 6 lessons per block. Janice is halfway through and wants to learn it all so she can share it with others in her family. She is a mother and grandmother with a large fa...mily. We'd love you to be praying for her.

22.01.2022 Just in case you missed it, here's a small snippet that came out of the Boswell's chat about kids & screentime. There are 2 full sessions available in our video library if you're keen to catch up on more.

22.01.2022 "As a writer for teen girls and a mum of three teen daughters, I’ve long looked for ways to build bridges between their hearts and mine. I’ve seen how disconnect begins when we try to give guidance without awareness of their thoughts, desires, and feelings. Teenagers don’t care what we know until they know that we care, and one way we earn a voice in their lives (and build bridges that last) is by listening, empathizing, and putting ourselves in their shoes to understand wha...t it’s like to be them. So how do we tap into that inner world? How do we unlock the mystery of a teenage daughter? Clearly, every girl is unique, but as I surveyed girls on what lingers below the surface, they agreed on some common things they wish their mothers knew."

20.01.2022 "When a kid walks in a room--your child or anybody else’s child--does your face light up? That’s what they’re looking for . . . let your face speak what’s in your heart."

19.01.2022 11 Tips For Christian Parents from the perspective of an 18-year-old. "These are things that influenced me growing up and encouraged me to pursue the Lord".

19.01.2022 Today we're lucky to sit down with Michelle as she shares her ideas about dating (or setting aside some intentional 1-on-1 time with) our children. :-)

18.01.2022 As parents, we have to understand that consistency is THE key when setting boundaries. This artilce talks about folded hands. We call it 'quiet hands' or else we'll say 'it's time to get some self control'. The fruit you will reap by setting boundaries now will be a blessing for your child into the future.

18.01.2022 "The Potato Principle speaks of the Mum or Dad who is fixated on the bad, at the expense of the good. The bad spot may represent 2% of the child's behaviour, but it receives 100% of the parent's attention". The potato principle warns parents not to fixate solely on the bad spots otherwise, over time, the child's "good" is no longer appreciated, seen or valued. And parents begin to measure their child's goodness by the absence of bad. Like the potato, one is only seen as being good if there are no bad spots. Parenting from the Tree of Life, Part 2 Session 7 Life, Children and Character

18.01.2022 It means we have to try a little harder and be more selective....

17.01.2022 "My son has a super talent. He can answer any open-ended question with one word, and do it well. He has sharpened my skills as a question-asker. As your child comes home from school or whatever activity he/she has been at, you want to know the important details! You want to know what your child liked and what she didn’t. You want to your child to know you are interested in his life. You want your child to know she can talk to you about things and that you will listen. It can ...be hard to know what questions to ask, and over time, it all becomes more second nature, but in case you are struggling, here is a list of specific questions to get the conversation rolling". Chronicles of a Babywise Mom

16.01.2022 Most of us tend to do the bulk of our parenting when there is a behavioural problem happening. In that moment, we try to fix it and we think we’re done with it only to see the same problem come up again and again. A common trap many parents fall into is focusing on restraining their children’s wrong behaviour by bringing correction only to that moment without providing the moral reason why behind the correction during a time of non-conflict. This is certainly worth the read & well worth understanding. :-)

15.01.2022 "It was a priceless moment in the life of my son, brought about by something so simple - a handwritten note from his Dad." Parenting from the Tree of Life, Chapter 6, The Power of Life & Death

15.01.2022 We are excited to let you know that Growing Families Australia now has a NEW website and online Bookstore. We will be transitioning to them over the next few months. Please check out growingfamilies.life/au-home and aushop.growingfamilies.life/ Our current website www.gfi.org.au/ will be closed in the coming months, but you will be redirected to the new site. As part of this change there are a number of books and DVDs that have been heavily discounted on www.gfi.org.au/produc...ts.php. Many items are reduced by 50%. We will not be continuing to stock these items, so make sure you order now so you don't miss out. See more

12.01.2022 Stay Strong & Courageous - we'd encourage your family if you can be, to be part of this wonderful & fun FB Live concert tomorrow evening. :-)

12.01.2022 From our GFA chat series with Mel & Bin, here was one of our Facebook Live questions about "how to manage the funnel across multiple ages at home".

09.01.2022 "Parents who are consistent and diligent to persevere through the process will reap the rewards of a well-balanced child who understands the impact of his behaviour."

09.01.2022 Good communication with our children is always important, but once they hit the middle and high school years, it becomes critical. Communication is not just a one-sided lecture from Mum or Dad about your child’s attitude. It's a dialogue, involving both parties. Conversations require listening as well as talking. As parents, we need to actively listen to our children and seek full understanding, particularly when conflicts arise. But also for this very reason, giving all di...ligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if THESE THINGS are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. II Peter 1:5-8 NKJV How do we teach these things to our young people? As Christians we want to speak life into our children even when their attitudes toward us are anything but life giving. Continue reading this post on our blog: https://christianfamilyheritage.org/these-things/

09.01.2022 This week, we're replaying a snapshot from Taya's book recommendations for young people :-) You can catch the full version from our video library.

09.01.2022 A fun Christmas Carol to sign-off on what has been an extraordinary year. Okay, yes it's a bit dated - but still fun...! (don't leave until you see the young lad in the vest sing his solo bits...! lol)... Blessings of the Christmas season to you all, enjoy your family this festive season. And we'll see you in the new year.

09.01.2022 Another short snippet taken from our recent video series, this one is from Jo & Shannon's session where they spoke about the importance of building resilience into our kids. Jo & Shannon provide some great & practical advice to parents to help proactively speak into & build the character traits and qualities of our children from a young age. If you would like to hear more, there are 2 video sessions from Jo & Shannon that can be found in our video library.

07.01.2022 A picture is worth a thousand words Never forget to maintain the fun in family activities.

07.01.2022 The start of a new year means setting some new goals for your family. Here's a link to our courses, time to get out the diary.... https://growingfamilies.life/course-overview

06.01.2022 "Along my journey, I’ve learned a few things. I would like to say that I wish someone would have told me these things a few years ago, but I’ll be honest I might not have listened..." Some great tips, here's the summary version; 1. It does not get easier. It just gets different. ... 2. Ask for and accept help. 3. Everything takes longer. 4. Schedule individual one-on-one time. Click the link for more the more detailed version....

03.01.2022 ContactMum.Life is a private FB group (meaning only those in the group can see the discussion) for GFA parents where you have the freedom to ask any questions about parenting issues relating to the Growing Families parenting courses. These questions can be answered by the wider Growing Families community so we can all support, encourage and learn from each other. https://www.facebook.com/groups/contactmum.life/?source_id=776571325739583

02.01.2022 For any parent who has taken the Parenting from the Tree of Life course, this picture will remind you of one key lesson, of Paying Kindness in Advance. "When it comes to considering those who come behind, it sometimes allows us to pay courtesies in advance." And we need to understand it and live it if we have any chance of passing it on to our children.... Chapter 10 Respect: the Silent Courtesy