Shortlisted!'Raising Kids Who Care'
was shortlisted for the 2022 Australian Christian Book of the Year! The book is in the hands of 2300 families helping kids navigate their world. Churches invite Susy to speak at parents and family events and give the books as gifts to families in their local community. |
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Have a conversation about :
BUILD GOOD FRIENDSHIP
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WHAT HAPPINESS IS
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GRATITUBE AND PURPOSE
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BEING PART OF THE SOLUTION TO ALL MANNER OF PROBLEM
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Family life is busy, filled with daily lunches, homework, and after school activities dominating.
School holidays are the highlights.
But there are also influences like video games, advertising, fashionable clothing,
and the right things to say on socials, so that kids can be cool.
Before you know it, kids are learning about who they are from the internet
and ‘developing character’ has been forgotten.
And anxiety and depression are at an all-time high.
Kids are more likely to want fame and fortune than friendship.
Life feels like it’s getting a bit out of control and the thought of the teenage years are scary.
When we grew up, families didn’t talk much about important stuff – we were left to figure it out.
But we can’t afford to leave them to it now.
If we don’t teach our kids about life, the internet will.
All it takes is a little intentionality, to make sure we don’t miss the important stuff.
School holidays are the highlights.
But there are also influences like video games, advertising, fashionable clothing,
and the right things to say on socials, so that kids can be cool.
Before you know it, kids are learning about who they are from the internet
and ‘developing character’ has been forgotten.
And anxiety and depression are at an all-time high.
Kids are more likely to want fame and fortune than friendship.
Life feels like it’s getting a bit out of control and the thought of the teenage years are scary.
When we grew up, families didn’t talk much about important stuff – we were left to figure it out.
But we can’t afford to leave them to it now.
If we don’t teach our kids about life, the internet will.
All it takes is a little intentionality, to make sure we don’t miss the important stuff.
Don't Miss Talking About These Four Big Areas of Life:
We are all of course holistic, not-completely-rational people, but there are four important areas we don’t want to miss talking to our kids about.
Relationships
Listening, managing conflict and forgiveness skills to build good heart relationships.
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Culture
Awareness of cultural influences like consumerism and technology for clear and focused minds.
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Inner Selves
Character traits like wisdom, generosity, and courage to strengthen your child’s life journey.
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World
Purpose in life by contributing and caring for causes in the world – be inspired that we can make a difference!
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