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Tom and Julie Meekins
You are a hands-on parent. Your child has some challenges. You are looking for creative ideas to help you help your child reach for all they were meant to be. Tom and Julie Meekins, who have over 21 years of experience raising children with challenges and mentoring and coaching other parents all along the way, will encourage and empower you with tips and strategies regarding child development, heart-based parenting, and nutrition that are practical, doable, and life-changing.
Show Notes for Podcast 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU”
Today on the Podcast we are talking about all the ways that we engage with and support parents and caregivers and also ministry leaders.
If you are feeling stuck or isolated, need to brainstorm some ideas over a puzzle or concern, would like to know of resources, or if you just need someone to talk to, give this podcast a listen. You may find something that resonates with you.
We invite you to engage with us in a way you think would be helpful to you.
Champions4Parents exists for YOU!
If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/
If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist.
We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on any topic specific to or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
We offer individual or group coaching to parents or ministry staff and volunteers. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. There is no fee for this service.
We do staff and volunteer training at churches and conferences.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com
Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/Champions4Parents/
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Show Notes for Podcast 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025”
On May 1st through 3rd, we had the wonderful privilege of attending, speaking at, and having an exhibitor table at the Disability and the Church 2024 (a/k/a DATC2024) Conference put on by Key Ministry and the Tim Tebow Foundation.
The Disability and the Church conference was such an amazing time. Where else can you be with 500 other people with the same passion – supporting individuals living with disability and their families by working to ensure a place for them to integrate into church life.
Join us as we discuss some highlights from our perspective as 1) a person living with a disability, 2) parents and caregivers, and 3) ministry leaders.
During the podcast, we listed a number of individuals and ministries that may be great resources for you. We promised that we would put them here in the show notes. Here they are:
Dr. Steve Grcevich, Beth Golik, and Catherine Boyle of https://www.keyministry.org/
Rebekah with The Banquet Network: https://www.thebanquetnetwork.com/
Doc Hunsley with Soar Special Needs: https://soarspecialneeds.org/
Barb and Leah with Wonderful Works: https://www.wonderfulworks.net/
Becky Davidson and the team at Rising Above Ministries: https://www.risingaboveministries.org/
Ryan Wolfe and the team at Ability Ministry: https://abilityministry.com/
Charla Holst of Overcomer Ministries: https://overcomerministries.com/
Samantha Jones of Benevolence United: https://www.benevolenceunited.org/
Sandra Peoples – https://sandrapeoples.com/
Steph Hubach – https://www.stephaniehubach.com/
Cortney at Awe & Wonder: https://www.specialneedsministryresources.com/
Christine Boyle: https://christineboyle.com/
Scott Habeeb, KJ, & Sydney with Masterpiece Alliance: https://masterpiecealliance.org/
If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/
If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist.
We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on any topic specific to or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
We offer individual or group coaching to parents or ministry staff and volunteers. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. There is no fee for this service.
We do staff and volunteer training at churches and conferences.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com
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Most of us face some kind of crisis in our lifetimes. Families affected by disability encounter situations that could be considered – catastrophes, dilemmas, disasters, emergencies, or troublesome – often and sometimes daily, at least during some seasons.
As we go through the crisis, we may feel a whole range of emotions. We may feel anxious, guilty, angry, afraid, confused, hopeless, vulnerable, and maybe even helpless.
Join us as we discuss what we can do during these stressful situations.
If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/
If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist.
We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
We offer individual or group coaching to parents or ministry staff and volunteers. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session. There is no fee for this service.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
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For the last four years, we have spent a significant amount of time meeting with and collaborating with leaders all over the country who are passionate about keeping disability ministry on many levels moving and growing and about supporting those along the way who want to participate in the movement.
We are very optimistic. We see many ministry leaders’ mindsets changing and gaining a better understanding of people with disabilities and their role in the church.
We are hopeful because we are also observing that more of God’s people at large are intentionally enfolding our friends with disabilities in church life in a more meaningful way.
Join us as we discuss whether disability ministry should be considered a whole church ministry filtering through all of the ministries of the church or if disability ministry should exclusively be another ministry department?
If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/
If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist.
We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
We offer — at no cost to you, parent or ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
Sign up for our Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com
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Today on the podcast we are talking about perseverance – pushing through those hard times. We all have them.
Recently we asked some folks in our local support group and in our Champions4Parents Facebook Community group four questions about how they persevere when it’s tough and what encourages them.
- What inspires you to persevere in hard times?
- How are you most encouraged in your walk as a parent of a child with disabilities?
- Inspiration: Where do you get yours to keep going through tough stuff?
- What encourages you in your day-to-day as you are affected by disabilities at home or at church?
Whether you are a parent, another type of caregiver, or you work with children or adults with disabilities in the church setting, this podcast is for you.
Tune in for inspiration and encouragement.
If this Podcast shows itself helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: https://champions4parents.com/
If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist.
We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmailcom. We would love to hear from you.
We offer — at no cost to you, parent or ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
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Today on the podcast we are talking about creating environments where those with disabilities can push through discouragement, grow, shine, and bring to the world what they were intended to bring.
Whether you are a parent, another type of caregiver, or you work with someone with disability in the church setting, this podcast is for you.
Tune in as we take a different route. Instead of approaching this from the disability itself, let’s start with all of the ABILITIES. Let’s reframe.
If this Podcast shows itself helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: Champions4Parents.com.
If you would like to be part of our disability community on Facebook, search Champions4Parents Community. If finding the group proves challenging, just send us an email at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and we are happy to assist.
We also invite you to our Virtual Coffee Shop Chat every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm Eastern on Zoom. Here is the link for more information about this lively monthly discussion, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6hD3LCS
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you, ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
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Show Notes for Podcast 63 – “Trailmap for Life” Today on the Podcast we introduce you to a free Life Skills resource and invite you to join us in providing input to the organization that created it to address some of the needs of the disability community. Most of us, as adults, are in pursuit of making life better, of doing life more efficiently, of maximizing the resources that are available to us, of using our gifts and talents with good benefit to us and to others. We want our children and friends with disabilities who have reached adulthood to […]
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Show Notes for Podcast 62 – “Sleep Issues? 25 Tips to Help You Catch some more Z-z-z-s” At our house, we have sleep issues. Can you relate? Join us on the Podcast today as we share some ideas that may make it easier for you to GET to sleep and to GET BACK to sleep. As we promised in this Podcast: Here is the link with a few tips from Healthline.com: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-tips-to-sleep-better If this Podcast has been helpful to you, we invite you to check out more Podcasts and our Blogs on our website: Champions4Parents.com. If you would like to […]
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Recently we had the privilege of teaching a class of adults with disabilities for six weeks. We heard their victories and we also heard their hurts. Many of them have had countless experiences of cruelty and thoughtlessness acted out toward them. When we looked into their eyes as they were telling their stories of abuse and persecution and being overlooked, underappreciated, and undervalued, it broke our hearts to see that pain. The question is how do we help our friends with disabilities take next steps? Join us on the Podcast today as we endeavor to start the conversation of how […]
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Join us on this Podcast entitled “MELTDOWNS” as we discuss what meltdowns can look like and how we can support individual children or adults with disabilities showing signs of a potential meltdown coming or when they are in the midst of a full-on meltdown.
We cover some potential triggers and strategies to put in place.
Here are some links of good resources that we mention in the podcast:
Helping to bring back the calm for the caregiver or ministry person as well as the individual with disabilities:
8 ways to stimulate your vagus nerve and ease anxiety :
https://happiful.com/8-ways-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve-and-ease-anxiety
Great resources for getting trained in Trauma.
Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
https://child.tcu.edu/tbri101/#sthash.MSZVxlmO.dpbs
Reach Hurting Kids Institute
https://reachhurtingkids.com/?fbclid=IwAR0VFb8MnMXD7NnNL-4gyYVn22cDVa68iD-02FhS-s_ZZBvO7xi_E2UfyeU
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic of meltdowns or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.
We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
Resources:
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Join us on this Podcast entitled “The Challenges of Traveling with Disability” as we discuss some of the unique challenges special needs families encounter while traveling.
The resilience of families affected by disability never ceases to amaze us. There is this underlying persistence and grit that propels forward motion to do what needs doing moment by moment.
God is in these moments. Our children, siblings, and friends with disabilities are fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving Creator. There is a greater reason and purpose for the struggles and challenges we face. He tells us over and over in the Bible and shows us over and over in the dailies that He cares for them and that He cares for us, the caregivers.
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this topic of traveling with disability or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmailcom. We would love to hear from you.
We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
Resources:
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Join us on this Podcast entitled “Every Child Needs?” as we discuss some things we learned at a recent appreciation lunch/training for volunteers in the disability ministry of our church.
Listen in as we talk a little more about these four things that Every Child Needs:
To know Jesus personally.
To be known by name.
To be prayed for weekly.
To be discipled.
If you would like support in brainstorming ideas on this or any topic specific or of concern to you, please don’t hesitate to email us at Champions4Parents@gmailcom. We would love to hear from you.
We offer — at no cost to you, parent, or to you ministry staff or volunteer — individualized or group coaching. Email us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com if you would like to schedule a session.
Visit us at Champions4Parents.com
You can support us at: champions4parents.com/donate/
Resources:
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Join us on this Podcast entitled “Special Needs or Disabled?” as we discuss the words used to describe people with disabilities. There are strong opinions around the language of disability. […]
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Join us on this Podcast entitled “Special Needs or Disabled?” as we discuss the words used to describe people with disabilities. There are strong opinions around the language of disability. […]
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Ministry is hard. It can be very lonely and a bit overwhelming. Join us on this Podcast entitled “Tips for Ministry Folks to Serve more Effectively” to find out ways […]
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Parents and Caregivers are you feeling a little low? Wondering why your family is dealing with special needs? Are you sad that you cannot do what you used to be […]
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Raising children with disabilities is challenging. Along the journey, we, as parents, learn some things. Join us on this Podcast entitled “Lessons Learned Raising a Child with Disabilities” and hear […]
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Family. Sometimes extended family including folks like Grandparents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc. are very helpful as we navigate life with a child with disabilities. Other times, family gatherings are […]
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Community. We all need it. Today on the Podcast, we talk about the benefits we get when we are part of a community. We also share with you different ways […]
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Dads, we know that you have a lot to process when your children have significant challenges. Join us as we discuss Tom’s own struggles as a dad and what he […]
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Mama, you are going full speed ahead taking care of the needs of everyone around you. It is what you do, because you love them. But – here’s the question […]
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Teamwork in Disability Ministry Teamwork in Disability Ministry – Parents, Volunteers, & Staff – You are the Disability Ministry Team! This Podcast concludes a four part series entitled “Working Together […]
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Staff in Disability Ministry Parents and Volunteers need your shepherding leadership. Tune in as we talk about your unique challenges and support you in this challenging role. This Podcast continues […]
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Volunteers in Disability Ministry Volunteers in Disability Ministry – you are a gift to parents and caregivers and also to the staff members who are commissioned to serve them. This […]
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Parents in Disability Ministry Finding a faith-based community that works well for your loved one affected by disability can be a lonely and frustrating one. There are several people with […]
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Traveling can be very enjoyable, but also very stressful. On today’s Podcast, we talk about how to plan ahead to accommodate the needs of all members of your family or […]
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Bible Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:24 Everyone has hard days. Some hard days string together and make hard months and hard years. On this Podcast, we share a particularly difficult season […]
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The topic on this Podcast is hidden disabilities. We will discuss a wide range of disabilities or struggles that are not immediately apparent. We are speaking directly to you, parents […]
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In this podcast, we discuss so many ways how one can help a special needs family. We are speaking to those who want to help, but if you are the […]
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Bible Passage: Proverbs 19:20 ESV We are guessing that everyone has received unsolicited advice at one time or another. Some of this unrequested information leaves us with having to process […]
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Bible Passages: Luke 5:16, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Ephesians 2:10, It seems like everyone is talking about self-care and the need to refresh and […]
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Bible Passages: 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV) When our children who have challenges are small, our schedules are often full of meetings with medical and developmental professionals to help us help […]
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Bible Passages: Colossians 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV This is Part 9 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are […]
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Bible Passage: Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. NIV This is Part 8 of a 9 part series entitled: […]
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Bible Passage: Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” ESV This is Part 7 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical […]
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Guide, Don’t Lord it Over Bible Passage: Deuteronomy 6:4-6 This is Part 6 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you […]
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Bible Passage: Psalm 139:14 This is Part 5 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent who was […]
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Bible Passages: Proverbs 17:22, Nehemiah 8:10 This is Part 4 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent […]
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Bible Passage: Philippians 4:8-10 This is Part 3 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent who was […]
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Bible Passage: Luke 18:15-17 This is Part 2 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent who was […]
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Bible Passage: Psalm 23 This is Part 1 of a 9 part series entitled: “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent who was intending […]
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Bible Passage: Psalm 139:13-16 Many of our children struggle with their self-worth and where they fit in the family, in school, with extended family, with friends, at church. Often they […]
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Show Notes for Podcast 28 “Nothing is TOO Hard” Bible Passage: Jeremiah 32:17 Devotional: Nothing is TOO Hard Tip: One Simple Tip to a Calmer Kid – Jumping Jacks and […]
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Show Notes for Podcast 27 “We Need Each Other” Bible Passages: Acts 1:12-14 Are we really SO Different or are we more the same?What is your child’s Label? Diagnosis? Struggle?Are […]
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Notes for Podcast 26 “Enough or Push More” Bible Passages: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-4, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 13:14 Do you find yourself wondering how much you should push your […]
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Show Notes for Podcast 25 “Love Endures & Options” Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13 Devotional: “The Greatest of these is Love” Things to Remember: – Who is God as we […]
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Podcast 24 “Transitions” Do you ever get weary? Bible Passage: Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28 Who is God as we raise our children? The One who calls us The One who […]
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Show Notes for Podcast 23 “Special Needs Preschoolers” Bible Passage: Isaiah 43:19 You are pretty new at this special needs thing. You may even be pretty new to parenting. Maybe […]
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Show Notes for Podcast 22 “Gifts that Help”
Bible Passages: John 3:16, John 1:12, Matthew 2:11, James 1:17, Romans 11:9, Ephesians 2:8
During holidays and birthdays, our children are often given gifts. On today’s podcast, we’ll talk about how diverse our kids can be and what some moms have to say about helpful gifts for their children.
Tip for the Week: Holiday Free Time – Keeping the Kids Occupied
Looking for ideas to keep the kids occupied while they are off school for the holidays? Tune into our Tip for the Week.
One activity you may want to do is Roberta Meier’s God’s Special Messenger and “Hide and Seek – Happy Birthday Jesus”. We’ll explain how in this Podcast.
https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Special-Messenger-Roberta-Meier/dp/0996890106/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482460212&sr=8-1&keywords=roberta+meier
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Do holidays and special events sometimes leave you and your child especially exhausted and sometimes overwrought? On today’s podcast, we are going to talk about strategies that may help holidays and special events to run a little smoother and to help you create an opportunity where you and your child may even have a pleasant experience.
Bible Passage: Luke 2:41-47
Join us for ideas on how to GUARD your:
– Schedule
– Health
– Expectations
– Rest Time
Tip for the Week – Making it Better during Events
Traditions, Holidays, Gatherings, and MY Child
Things to consider:
· Researching the event to see if it is appropriate or feasible for my child
· Allergies and popular party foods
· Sensory Overload
· Family members who just don’t “get it”
· Preparing the child
· Helping the child to be flexible when “out of the ordinary” happens
· Educating family and friends with tips on helping the child participate
· Helping people with gift ideas
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Support us at: www.Champions4parents.com/donate Resources: * Sign up for our Ministry Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com * NationalCenter for Biblical Parenting – biblicalparenting.org – heart based parenting strategies
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