Parent Newsletter

Each week we send out a newsletter specifically for our parents via email.  If you would like to be added to our mailing list, simply call the office with your information.   Below is the latest issue.

Parent Newsletter

Hello All,
   In case you haven't heard, the NC3 website got a new look today!  Be sure to check out the youth ministry area as it has cool links for parents; including this newsletter, links, and helpful book suggestions. 
   Tonight we continue our music videio series in the Upper Room.  Chris Reese is facilitating the discussion and is doing a great job! 
   We are still in need of teachers for Sunday a.m.  If you can help, please see Bobby.  I sent out an email last week with all of the dates and the topics/descriptions to aid in your decision making.
    Finally, let me end this section with a heart felt 'thank you' to all parents for allowing me to share in your child's life for the last 4 years.  It has been a great journey and I feel honored to have worked with the teens at North Central.  My prayers will be with you, Bobby and the church as this transition happens. 
     Well, that's all for now....enjoy the rest of the email and have a great week!

Contents

  1. Tools for Parenting Teens
  2. Learn Their Lingo
  3. Movie Reviews
  4. Links to Learn From
  5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

When God Waits


One of the most difficult questions for Christian parents to answer is, “Why did God let this happen?” At issue may be the death of a loved one or a pet or any devastating loss deeply felt. If God is…
Read More:
http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/when_god_waits/

Featured Resource: Sacred Parenting

Explore the spiritual dynamics of parenting, and why caring for children is such an effective discipline in shaping our souls and forming the character of Christ within us.

Save 20% off the retail price of “Sacred Parenting” when you use Coupon Code YPN391 and order by 9/30/09

http://www.realworldparents.com/store/item/sacred_parenting/

2. Learn Their Lingo

Frenemy = An enemy disguised as a friend.

Kind of a big deal = A term for a person who is facetiously joking about how important/cool/awesome they are.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

9

This dark, post-apocalyptic tale began as an 11-minute short film by a UCLA animation student. The wildly original story is built on a very spiritual…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/nine/

All About Steve

In spite of a likable cast, very few recent films have annoyed secular critics as much as “All About Steve.” We can’t disagree. But if…
Read Review:
http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/all_about_steve/

4. Links to Learn From

Smacking Makes Children Naughtier [Telegraph U.K.]
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/6188692/Smacking-makes-children-naughtier-research.html

Reading and Writing Must Be a Priority [SmartBrief.com]
http://www.smartbrief.com/news/ascd/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=1EFBA3A0-48F5-4FAF-9FA2-7968350229B3&copyid=6DE78BF4-3E0C-44B9-AC50-91CE01674BBD

Study Shows Teenage Girls Attracted to Deep Voices [Physorg.com]
http://www.physorg.com/news172304097.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Where there is love, there is pain.
- Spanish Proverb