52 Creative Family Time Experiences

Parents want to connect with their kids and pass along their faith as part of those connections. Timothy Smith gives the ideal tool to parents making this possible using as little as 20 minutes a week. This book provides 52 experiences for families to share time together with lasting benefits. Each experience provides a list of materials needed, a warm-up discussion, Scripture reading, an activity involving the entire family, and suggested discussion points to reinforce the main point of the experience. Smith also provides ideas for adapting the activities and discussion for younger children and teens. This book is divided into three sections; informal moments, intentional moments, and milestone moments including rites of passage and holidays and is useful for a variety of family settings. Start a tradition of sharing love, laughter, and learning with your family each week using creative ideas that bring faith home.

Autorentext

Timothy Smith is the author of twenty books, a speaker, and a family coach from southern California. He is the founder of ParentsCoach.org and enjoys empowering others through his presentations, coaching, and resources. Tim has been married to Suzanne for thirty-three years and they have two grown and married daughters. In his free time, he likes to surf. Join the conversation with Timothy and other families at www.CreativeFamilyTimes.com.

Inhalt

Part One Informal Moments; Introduction; Peanut Butter Families; Part Two Intentional Moments; Starting Out; 1. Why Famililes; 2. We Need Reminders; 3. Family Traditions; 4. Sand Castles or Monuments; 5. Love Doesn't Quit; 6. Family Is Still A Good Idea; 7. The Worry-Hurry Connection; 8. Escape from Hurry At Work and School; 9. It Takes Time to Grow Up; 10. Learning Contentment; 11. The Power of Not Giving Up; 12. WWF - World Wrestling Families; 13. Why We Rush; 14. Sold Out; 15. Heart Guard; 16. Don't Break My Heart; 17. Heart Training; 18. The Last Word; 19. They're Family; 20. Live Long and Prosper; 21. The Endangered Species; 22. Rest Is a God Idea; 23. A Day of Rest; 24. Only One Thing is Needed; 25. The Luxury of Sitting; 26. Favorites; 27. Be Wise; 28. Audience of One; 29. Recharge; 30. Who's Kingdom; 31. May I Serve You?; 32. Holding Things Loosely; 33. Love Is On the Inside; 34. Life Is Worship; 35. Bringing It Home; 36. No Fear; 37. A Peaceful Family; 38. A Truthful Family; 39. Heroes At Home; 40. Our Family Brand; Part Three Milestones Moments - Rites of Passage and Holidays; 41. Back to School; 42. Halloween/Harvest Season; 43. Thanksgiving; 44. Christ-Centered Advent; 45. A Christmas Gathering; 46. A Family New Year's Eve; 47. Valentine's Day; 48. Palm Sunday; 49. Easter; 50. Independence Day; 51. Mother's Day; 52. Father's Day; Conclusion; Materials List