Champions4Parents

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 […] The post C4P 69 – “Support, Encouragement, Ideas, Training, Resources for YOU” appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 68 – “Why You Should Come to DATC2025” appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 67 – Working Through Crisis appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 66 – “Disability Ministry – A Whole Church Ministry or a Department?” appeared first on Champions4parents.

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. 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 […] The post C4P 65 – Perseverance – How to Push Through in the Hard Times appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 64 – Dispelling Discouragement in Disability by Reframing appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 63 – Trailmap for Life appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 62 – Sleep Issues appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 61 –Helping Adults with Disabilities Navigate the Hurts of being Misunderstood and Undervalued. appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 60 – MELTDOWNS appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 59 – The Challenges of Traveling with Disability appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 — […] The post C4P 58 – Every Child Needs? appeared first on Champions4parents.

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. […] The post C4P 57 – Special Needs or Disabled? appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 56 – Tips for Ministry Folks to Serve more Effectively appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 55 – Feeling Lonely? appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 54 – Lessons Learned Raising a Child with Disabilities appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 53 – Surviving Extended Family Events appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 52 – Find and Connect with Community  appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 51 – The Plight of the Dad appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 50 – Nourishing You Mama appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 49 – Working Together – Part 4 of 4 appeared first on Champions4parents.

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 […] The post C4P 48 – Working Together – Part 3 of 4 appeared first on Welcome.

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 […] The post C4P 47 – Working Together – Part 2 of 4 appeared first on Welcome.

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 […] The post C4P 46 – Working Together – Part 1 of 4 appeared first on Welcome.

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 […] The post C4P 45 – Traveling Tips appeared first on Welcome.

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 in our lives and how we got through it. We share a journey of discovery that made all the difference between giving up and being […] The post C4P 44 – How Do You Get Through the Hard Days? appeared first on Welcome.

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 and caregivers, and encourage you to feel free to share this information with those you wish to enlighten.  We knew that we had to address […] The post C4P 43 – Hidden Disabilities appeared first on Welcome.

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 family impacted by special needs and disability, we encourage you to share this with a trusted friend or family member. Often people want to help […] The post C4P 42 – How You Can Help a Special Needs Family appeared first on Welcome.

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 a boat load of thoughts and emotions that range from anger to confusion to heartbreak. We will share real life stories of uninvited advice some […] The post C4P 41 – 3 Tips on How to Handle Unsolicited Advice appeared first on Welcome.

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 recharge. How are you doing with that? As a parent, it is difficult sometimes to find the time or the creativity to get refreshed. As […] The post C4P 40 – Do You Refresh and Recharge? appeared first on Welcome.

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 our child to be all they were meant to be.  There comes a point in every child’s life where we, as parents, begin to wonder […] The post C4P 39 – Our Children’s Future appeared first on Welcome.

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 a parent who was intending to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or part […] The post C4P 38 – Keep Things in Perspective – Part 9 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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:  “Practical Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent who was intending to send your child to school full time […] The post C4P 37 – Recruit Help – Part 8 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 Tips to Survive COVID Education Days at Home.” If you are a parent who was intending to send your child to school full time but […] The post C4P 36 – Affirm – Part 7 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 are a parent who was intending to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or […] The post C4P 35 – Guide – Part 6 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 intending to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or part time, this is for […] The post C4P 34 – Have Compassion – Part 5 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 who was intending to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or part time, this […] The post C4P 33 – Laugh – Part 4 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 intending to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or part time, this is for […] The post C4P 32 – Be Flexible – Part 3 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 intending to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or part time, this is for […] The post C4P 31 – Settle the Children – Part 2 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 to send your child to school full time but are thrust into educating at home either full time or part time, this is for you.  […] The post C4P 30 – Settle Yourself – Part 1 of 9 appeared first on Welcome.

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 struggle with low self-esteem, negative self-talk, and low motivation.  Tune in to learn about a practical tool that has helped many parents speak truth into […] The post C4P 29 – Speaking Truth appeared first on Welcome.

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 Dance Breaks Sometimes our children get in a tizzy. Sometimes they just cannot focus. When our children get into an emotional state, what can we do to bring them back to reason? Tune in for some practical ideas to help your child to return to calm. And remember… It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: Sign up for our Ministry Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and our March Forth Family Parenting Newsletter by emailing us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching and Classes) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com

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 our children so very different or more the same? Do you know a child with Downs who needs the same kind of therapy as a child with Autism? Do you know a child diagnosed with ADHD who can benefit from the gifts and talents and personality of a child with CP? Increase your circle of friends regardless of diagnoses. A child with Dyslexia could benefit from being friends with a child with high functioning Autism who writes easily. A child is a child. We are more the same than we are different, no matter what our issues, capabilities, gifts, concerns. In fact, a child with even multiple disabilities is more like a typical child than they are not. A child is a child. It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: Sign up for our Ministry Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and our March Forth Family Parenting Newsletter by emailing us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com

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 children to develop? Parents we know have had several schools of thought: 1. No interventions at all. 2. Do hours and hours of research, interview many experts in all the therapy fields, hook their children up with the best. 3. Intervention on steroids potentially to the detriment of siblings, spouses, friends (and maybe even the child). 4. Learn from the experts, go for certifications and degrees in the fields that will most help your child, and do most of the interventions yourself at home. 5. And variations and combinations of all of the above. THINGS TO CONSIDER" Medical fragility Season of life Other responsibilities This child’s personality This child’s capabilities This child’s spirit Siblings Aging parents The budget So, what is a parent to do? - Consider the above. - Pray. - wise counsel. - Get others to pray with you and for you and for your child. - Be willing to evaluate. - Don’t get discouraged or compare yourself to others. Remember: - YOU are the parent. - God has given you everything you need for life and godliness. 2 Pet.1:3 - He who calls you is faithful. 1 Thes. 5:24 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isa. 40:11 Learn to: - Listen - Move - Be okay with current resources. - Be willing to step it up. - Consider what you can do at home. - Consider getting trained yourself. God gave that specific child to YOU to raise for a time. Whether by adoption, foster care, or biologically, God has appointed you and He will equip you. It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: Sign up for our Ministry Monthly Updates by emailing us at Champions4Parents@gmail.com and our March Forth Family Parenting Newsletter by emailing us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com

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 raise our children? - The One who calls us - The One who equips us. - The One who cares. - The One who invites us to lean on Him. AND... - Our God is the Answer. - He is sufficient. - Our Savior is the Resource. - He deeply cares. OPTIONS As parents we are bombarded with gazillions of decisions we have to make for our children. As parents of children who have challenges, the decisions for those children can be quite daunting because they are outside our comfort zones and outside our familiarity. If the fit is not good – keep looking. Be open to new possibilities. Re-evaluate and regroup, if necessary. Tips to help as you evaluate: · Write out your questions · Search several trusted resources · Don’t be afraid of seemingly opposing ideas. o Mull them over. Talk about them. Identify pros and cons. · Most importantly PRAY. PRAY. PRAY. · Ask others to pray It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com NCBP – The National Center for Biblical Parenting – www.biblicalparenting.org

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 equips us. The One who cares. The One who invites us to lean on Him. Remember: God is the Answer. He is sufficient. Our Savior is the Resource. He deeply cares. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Transitions What we have learned through the raising of our four children is that communication is key for just about everything in life. So, the question is: how practically can we hep up the communication to alleviate the stress on both the child and us, as parents, with regard to transitions? Three Points of Contact:   Preparation Heat of the Moment Moving Forward   Preparation – what can we put into place ahead of time to help our children with their transitions? In the Heat of the Moment – what can we do during the resistance and/or meltdowns? Moving Forward – what can we do to help our children learn how best to move forward Practical Helps:   Visual charts Auditory input Role playing Toys as props Teaching Books from the Library Social stories Relieving sensory stress   Helpful Links: http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/resources.html#tab=resource_online&text=transitions http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2011/12/13/26-sensory-integration-tools-for-meltdown-management/ It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at:  http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com NACP – The National Center for Biblical Parenting – www.biblicalparenting.org  

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 you are a little overwhelmed and want to know what to think about next with regard to your child. Join us as we chat about the swirling emotions, overwhelming options, and practical every day developmental helps for our preschoolers with special needs.You have landed in a different place than you expected.Take care of the caregiver. You may have more options for: Therapies Medical Intervention Education than you think. Ideas for helping with your preschool child’s development at home.INPUT   INPUT   INPUT(Be sure to look below at our Resources section for fresh input for you as you guide your child.) Fun-based learning: Outings Manipulatives Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Homemade records of information you want them to know. Creating and communicating routines helpful to your family life. Setting up learning stations in your home. Presenting “themes of the week”   Remember: it is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE.Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com andSupport us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate”Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com Wee Folk Art: www.weefolkart.com Before Five in a Row: http://fiveinarow.com/before-five-in-a-row/ http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.com/WhoWeAre.html https://www.abcmouse.com/landing/brand:goog?gclid=CPKvhdCZsdECFZO2wAodqrUCEg https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Steady-Get-Me-Ready/dp/0962232211    

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 Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com

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 Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources:   MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us MarchForthFamily@gmail.com National Center for Biblical Parenting – biblicalparenting.org - heart based parenting strategies

Bible Passage: Galatians 6:9 Tips for restoring your body back to health and for strengthening your immune system. · Learn about the peroxidizer. · Consider therapeutic grade essential oils. We like http://hopewelloils.com/ · How much Vitamin C? · Less food, more broth, more water. · Rest. · Look into the medicinal properties in raw honey. No symptoms? Would you like to keep it that way? · The BIG 3: Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and Omega 3s · Fruits and Veggies · Hydrate · Rest · Move · Breathe Tip for the Week – Disobedience, Defiance, or Disability? Is your child having difficulty “listening” to you? We may be able to help you with the reason why. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate” Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com Hopewell Essential Oils: http://hopewelloils.com/ National Center for Biblical Parenting – biblicalparenting.org - heart based parenting strategies Dr. Mark Hyman – health ideas – drhyman.com Are you wondering what supplements may be helpful for your child? Check this out:   http://store.drhyman.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=children

Bible Passages: Psalm 119:103, Luke 12:23, John 4:34, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, John 6:35 Gut Stuff Today we are going to talk about one thing that could be at the root of a child’s learning concerns and/or behavior challenges. Join us as we explore yet another potential answer to a child’s struggles. Is your child: ·         Uncomfortable? ·         Stuck in some of his development? ·         Sickly? ·         Struggling academically? ·         Annoying? ·         Miserable? Avoid: ·         High fructose corn syrup ·         Hydrogenated oils ·         Artificial flavors ·         Artificial and sugar substitutes ·         Too much sugar Consider the effects of dairy and/or gluten on your child. Do the process of crowding out. (Institute for Integrative Nutrition). Buy more and more good stuff and less and less bad stuff. Eventually, your pantry and refrigerator/freezer will be filled with healthy foods. Consider supplementing vitamins and minerals as needed. Tip for the Week – Helping Your Child Get the Job Done Some suggestions: ·         Step back and figure out what you want them to know. ·         Make a step by step list of the way that you want the job done. That list is for you. ·         Now, create a chart with those steps signified by pictures or a few signal words. ·         Post the chart in his/her room. ·         Every few days for a few weeks, go into the child’s room WITH him or her, communicate each step and do the steps together. Make it a positive experience. Work together cheerfully. Take to the next level Motivational Tip Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com and Support us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo -  click it and then click “donate” RESOURCES: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com National Center for Biblical Parenting – biblicalparenting.org - heart based parenting strategies Dr. Mark Hyman – health ideas – drhyman.com