{"id":12,"date":"2014-08-23T01:24:36","date_gmt":"2014-08-23T01:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parentequip.info\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2015-04-29T22:58:50","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T12:58:50","slug":"values4life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/parentequip.info\/?page_id=12","title":{"rendered":"Values4Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

*To access other content<\/strong><\/span>, allow your mouse to hover over the main TOPICS button, hover over the drop down list you’re interested in (Values4Life, Practical Parenting, or, Personal Growth) until you see the drop down list, click on the topic of interest to access info. Any problems please contact me at\u00a0www.leigh@surcess.com<\/span><\/a> or 0414 811 183. Enjoy the journey!Laying the foundation for the TWEEN years in the ‘in beTWEEN years’!!! A focus on the TWEEN years; 8-12 y.o.<\/p>\n

Targeting the TWEEN years (8-12y.o.)<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

Information based on content from the BOOK: Six Ways to Keep the ‘Little’ in your Girl <\/span><\/b>(Dannah Gresh)<\/span><\/p>\n

l\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>the foundation of building an emotionally healthy teen- one who stands free of the norms of an at-risk peer culture- is built between the ages of 8-12<\/span>, the tween years!!!<\/p>\n

l\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>be aware of allowing the culture to speak too loudly while you, the parent remain mute, or too busy<\/b>,\u00a0 planning to deal with these uncomfortable issues ‘later’. In the mean time, your son\/daughter will be pressured to skip being a ‘little’ boy\/girl & act like a teenager.<\/p>\n

l\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Tweens who are exposed to a basic, age-appropriate, Bible-based value system (partnering with Christian education system) between the ages of 8-12 tend to be less likely to engage in early sexual activity, substance abuse.<\/b><\/span> They’re also more likely to have healthy friendships, excel academically, & become positive contributors in their communities<\/b>. In light of this information consider the role of values training during the Primary school years???<\/b><\/p>\n

l\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>the effects of advertising & media role models<\/span> play a strong role leading to the emotional trauma associated with childhood obesity, eating disorders & depression in children. <\/b>Consider staking a claim in your daughter so she can grow up to be a strong, whole, pure, healthy teen <\/b>versus the teens who are branded by the advertising world & destined to early sexualization, eating disorders, & depression<\/p>\n

l\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Dannah Gresh states that ‘a mum has to start opening up to her 16 year old’s heart when she’s 7.<\/span> Statistical footprints show how a young girl will turn out based on what she’s exposed to & when’.<\/p>\n