BGCC Kids Place

Encouragement and information for BGCC parents. Keep up with what your kids are learning at church and find practical ways to intentionally connect them at home

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What is something that is hard for you to show self-control in? (Parents, share something age-appropriate that is hard for you, too.)

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At bedtime, read Proverbs 16:32. Ask God to give you His power to hold your temper and choose kindness instead. https://t.co/qlAiKiv8Qi

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Model spending time with God by inviting your kids to have their own quiet time when you have yours.

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“Parenting is not for the weak. It’s courageous. Gut-wrenching. Beautiful. Death-defying. Life-giving.” @StevenArgue

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If your actions scream one thing and your words another, kids don’t listen. So, one of the best ways to teach self-control is to have self-control.

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Cuddle with your child and pray, “Dear God, thank You for giving me everything I need. Thank You for the food we got to enjoy today. Please help us to help those who don’t have enough food to eat. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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Your child is learning the song “Everybody Praise Him.” Download it so you can sing along at home! https://t.co/9m1sm3AvIn

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At bedtime, read Proverbs 25:28. Pray together, asking God to give each of you the power to control yourself so you can better show love to Him and to others. https://t.co/uxZDOWKmj3

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“When joy and forgiveness are in the home, it makes the home an attractive place to be.” Reggie Joiner

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At dinner tonight, ask: Do you find it harder to have self-control when it comes to your words, your food, or your attitude?

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How’s your heart? The heart is pretty vital. Our hearts help us feel the highs and lows, navigate wonder and mystery, keep our imaginations stimulated and our dreams alive. It is the place where hope and faith live. https://t.co/rsHwX8tzqQ

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Preschoolers love playdates with friends. Plan one for your child and talk about specific ways we can love friends the way Jesus does before they arrive (serve, share, hug, etc.). After the playdate, pray together and thank God for our friends.

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“Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting.” Brené Brown #MakeitPersonal

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Take turns being Gideon, the leader, as you play “Follow the Leader.” Talk about how God told Gideon to do some things that Gideon didn’t understand, but Gideon still followed God and Gideon’s army followed him, because they knew God’s way is perfect.

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Today’s Bible story was about how we can help others go God’s way. Watch the video in the App to see how a young king named Josiah helped an entire nation go God’s way! https://t.co/Cp1h6aa4kZ

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Cuddle with your child & pray, “Dear God, thank You for this day with [child’s name]. I am so glad you gave him/her to me. Please help us do what You say, even when it’s hard. We know Your way is always best. We love You, God. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

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At bedtime, read Proverbs 22:3. Pray for each other and ask God to help you take a good look first and get wise advice from someone you trust before “leaping.” https://t.co/KY0luHIGFs

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Enjoy doing the memory verse hand motions at home with this video: https://t.co/8R1WyEIFbw

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Your words matter. This week, focus on greeting and leaving your preschooler with warm words of encouragement and love.

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Your words matter. This week, focus on greeting and leaving your kid with warm words of encouragement and love.