Parent Workshops
Everylight Parent Workshops develop
a creative ministry to support the spiritual development of children with a
variety of projects built around the Everylight core values of silence,
conversation, and celebration.
CHILDREN’S
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This
class is based on the book, Real Kids,
Read Faith: Practices for Nurturing Children's Spiritual Lives by Karen
Marie Yust.
In this workshop we explore the practical advice and resources that Karen offers on how to
engage children in authentic faith practice and experiences. We consider
the roles of parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers as they
intentionally support the spiritual and faith formation of our children.
POSITIVE
PARENTING
For Parents in Transition
An
educational opportunity to support vulnerable parents, in particular those who have been incarcerated. Parents in transition are supported as they work toward positive participation with their children and in their local communities. This class is currently being offered through the Growing Grounds program in Wabash, Indiana, a community collaboration of the Wabash Church of the Brethren and Education for Conflict Resolution.
This
is a parenting class with a variety of experiences to affirm and support
parents as they seek to improve their parenting skills. The group will be looking
at the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets and consider how parents can
build assets in their children. The time together will include an idea focus
for each week and a time of exploring the focus through active learning and
play experiences. Materials to encourage fun and playful interactions will be
provided.
The following questions are being asked during the time the group meets together:
What
do your children need to feel safe?
What
goals do you have for your children?
How
can you be positive with your child?
How
can you share in conversation with your child?
How
can you support your children’s learning?
What
can you and your children do to calm down when things get difficult?
How
do you solve problems?
What
does your family do to enjoy each other?