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Sample Resources When you sign up for the Thriving Kids Roadmap, in addition to the online questionnaire, personalized results, family discussion guide and customized action plan, you'll get a wealth of additional resources around each of the 40 Developmental Assets. One of those 40 Developmental Assets is Positive Family Communication. Download this PDF file of resources for Positive Family Communication or view them below. ARTICLES Talking together about mutual interests and accomplishments brings the family together.
 Ordinary moments may become the biggest treasured memory for a child
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Perfect for young fans, it features athletes' stories, sporting events, and interesting facts that will inspire achievement in your kids.  Kids face difficult choices involving serious issues every day. This devotional offers scenarios and biblical advice that allows them to talk through different options and make a choice based on Scripture
ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY
These are episodes from the award-winning radio series for kids that teach important lessons even as they entertain your children.
 "Jimmy Barclay decides he's had it with the rules around his house and runs away. But, when a couple of sneaky characters take all his money and he has to go back home, Jimmy discovers just what repentance -- and forgiveness -- are all about.
 "With his daughter now a pre-teen, Ed Washington is having a hard time connecting with Tamika. Her friends make fun of Ed's outrageous stunts, which only embarrasses Tamika. Can the father and daughter find a way to relate?
MOVIE NIGHTS These are resources for discussing movies with your family and learning how to discern deeper values from popular entertainment.
AUDIO and VIDEO CONTENT Check out these audio programs on family communication from Focus on the Family's Dr. Bill Maier. Let's Communicate (video)
Getting your child to open up can be like going to an empty well. Tips to end a communication drought.
The Rules of Talking (audio)
Conversation is a skill, just like math or English. And there are basic principles we all need to learn—including teenagers.
HOT TOPICS
When you sign up for the Thriving Kids Roadmap you also get a free bonus series of Parenting Hot Topics, quick takeaways on how the 40 Developmental Assets can have a remarkable influence on some of the most important issues to your kids. Here are two example PDF downloads.
OTHER BOOKS In addition, here are samples of books that relate to each of the eight categories of the 40 Developmental Assets: 1) Achievement Motivation Whether your child is in kindergarten, in high school or anywhere in-between, this book - by popular author Cheri Fuller - is a goldmine of practical information you can use to help your child succeed. This encouraging, positive book draws on the experiences of parents who have dealt with the challenges of public schools and seen their children excel in them.
2) Family Boundaries
3) Honesty Delightfully illustrated, these stories deal with concerns youngsters encounter in their daily lives. Each book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of each story. Recommended for ages 4-8.
4) Positive Family Communication Sports Spectrum's Branon hits a home run with this unique devotional! Perfect for young fans, it features athletes' stories, sporting events, and interesting facts that will inspire achievement in your kids. Daily readings include a "Game Plan" verse; a "Playbook Assignment" Scripture passage; and "On the Chalkboard" final thoughts. Ages 8 to 12. 320 pages, softcover from Zonderkidz.
5) Resistance Skills Delightfully illustrated, this story deals with a concern youngsters encounter in their daily lives. This book points out the Good News of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting Scripture verse emphasizes the point of the story. Recommended for ages 2 to 7.
6) Self-Esteem
Parents teach their children their ABCs before they enter school; now it's time to teach them the ABCs of life (Attitude, Behavior, and Character). "How?" you ask. Stand up to the plate and take charge. In Have a New Kid by Friday, Dr. Kevin Leman urges you to take his 5-day challenge to implement a new parenting strategy. Based on cause and effect instead of threats or fears, you'll soon be seeing lots of improvement in your child's behavior and experience a closer bond as well. Let the fun begin!
7) Service to Others This practical manual will inspire you and your family to show the love of Christ to others in 77 ways! Filled with helpful suggestions, creative activities, Bible verses and topics for discussion, the book is also perfect for youth groups, Sunday school classes, home schools and church-wide community projects.
Passing on a heritage of faith to children is an incredible privilege God gives to parents. You'll learn how to create a customized plan for your child with fun, faith-filled activities for each stage of development. You'll also learn how to take advantage of the "teachable moments" of everyday life to illustrate spiritual principles. Heritage Builders is a registered trademark of Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. A Focus on the Family resource.
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Get the Thriving Kids Roadmap It’s the best $19.95 investment you’ll ever make in your kids.  Or Sign In Now (If you already have an account) Watch a video from Focus on the Family's President Jim Daly on what you get with the Thriving Kids Roadmap!  What Others Are Saying "I could not believe that an online questionnaire would transform my family. Our communication is so much better. In fact, we don’t waste time fighting about the same issues... we are growing and thriving as a family now. We couldn’t be happier!" – Bethany from San Diego Read "Proof That it Works" |
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