Parent TIPS is a resource for parents that provides knowledge, tools, and encouragement in four key areas that impact the hearts and minds of their students.
The TIPS stands for Technology, Identity formation, Perspectives, and Spiritual growth.
Technology
The internet is a complex reality, new Apps are constantly being created, and the need to use technology well and safely is great.
Ephesians 5:15
Identity
Knowing “who” we are and “whose” we are gives us a sense of self and a sense of worth that is crucial in the formation of how we see ourselves.
1 Peter 1:18-19
Perspectives
There is a great battle in secular culture against truth and morality, standing firm requires thinking with the mind of Christ
Romans 12:2
Spiritual
Growing in the likeness of Jesus is a lifelong journey of obedience and transformation that produces in us the supernatural qualities we need to flourish.
Galatians 5:22-23
Events
Moms of Grace Luncheon: Healthy Body Image
Join us for a Moms of Grace Luncheon with our friends from Solace Counseling as we dive into this conversation and explore some practical ways to instill a healthy body image. What does it mean to have a healthy body image? According to womenshealth.gov, “A healthy body image means you feel comfortable in your body and you feel good about the way you look. This includes what you think and feel about your appearance and how you judge your own self-worth.”
Parenting Conference with Mark Gregston
Grace Community School and Grace Community Church are hosting a Parenting Conference with Mark Gregston on January 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the GCS Lower Campus. This event is free to parents, but space is limited due to COVID protocols. Click here to register.
Mark Gregston has spent his entire adult life working with teens and parents, starting off as a Young Life volunteer at the age of 19. He’s been a youth minister, an Area Director for Young Life, lived at the Kanakuk Christian Sports camp for years, and founded the Heartlight residential counseling program for struggling teens, located in Longview, Texas. He and his wife Jan have been married 44 years, have two children and four grandchildren.
Resources
Parent & Family Resources
We Are Not A Melting Pot
Watch and listen as Michelle Silverthorn delivers a thought-provoking TED Talk on how to stop talking about implicit bias and start talking about race. Click here to listen.
Godly Teens: They’re Not Born…They Have To Be Built
David Smith says, “Building godly kids isn’t easy. It requires a constant effort and the process can be messy one at times. But just like an assembly line at a manufacturing plant, if done correctly, you can usually have a terrific product at the end.” Click here to read more.
With so many social networks to keep track of, it’s not surprising if your kid’s obsession with the TikTok app leaves you scratching your head. So what is it exactly? Read Common Sense Media’s full review of TikTok and help your kids use it safely with answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions.
You or your kids feeling a little anxious? Sit down with your family this week and watch our Conversation Kit to Anxiety completely free!
AXIS Resources
To access the AXIS resources, please log in to FACTS/RenWeb and look under the resources section for the links to the following.
A Parent’s Guide to Family Nights
As things seem to change daily due to COVID-19 we will likely be spending more and more time together as a family. To help you make the most of this new found time, we made this guide.
Coming Together During Covid-19
This 10 page PDF walks you through the difficulties of dealing with a world in panic. We also give you 34 tips on how your family can make the most of this pandemic.
Home Scavenger Hunt by Jonathon McKee
Tired of being stuck at home watching Netflix? Tired of your lack of social connection with your friends? Try this…text a group of your friends and challenge their families to “Jonathan’s 15-minute home scavenger hunt.” It’s simple. Tell them at 7:00PM sharp they will all receive a list. At 7:00PM send them Jonathan’s list (which probably has way more items than any one family can get) and give them these instructions:
- In a group text, send ONE picture of as many of these items as you can by 7:15PM—gather all the items on the floor and take one clear picture where all items can be seen in one shot.
- For each item in the picture you will get 100 points.
- For each minute after 7:15 you get minus 100 points.
- No pictures will be accepted at all after 7:20.
- Family with the most points wins!
We hope you will enjoy this with your family! You can find this Home Scavenger Hunt on Jonathon’s website at https://jonathanmckeewrites.com/.
Here’s the list:
- A set of black shoelaces
- An expired driver’s license
- An unopened pack of toilet paper
- A wedding picture
- A dead bug
- A dog collar
- A fried egg
- A crescent wrench
- A crescent roll (cooked)
- A picture of a crescent moon
- A feather pillow (which is perfect for a pillow fight)
- A VHS tape
- Any Star Wars film on disc or tape
- A cassette tape
- A cat
- A set of AirPods
- A flip phone
- A bow and arrow
- A book by James Patterson
- Any KitchenAid brand appliance
- A can of some diet drink
- A NFL jersey (not t-shirt)
- A red stapler
- A black leather Bible
- A business card
- A crock pot
- A deck of cards
- A yellow pages phone book
- Flushable wipes
- A blow dryer
- Vitamin C tablets
- A bobby pin
- A swim cap
- A bird (good luck with the cat)
- A flashlight
- 10 cans of soup stacked in a pyramid
- A McDonalds bag or wrapper of any sort
- A bottle of Pepto Bismol (a necessity if you have the above item)
- A silver dollar
- A barbie
- A roll of quarters
Scott Wilson
Director of Spiritual Formation/High School Bible & Varsity Tennis
Scott was born in Phoenix, AZ. He is married to an amazing woman, Shari GCS Director of Admissions, and they have six children. He earned his master’s degree at Western Seminary. He enjoys sports and values the life lessons that can be learned through them. Coach Wilson loves to cook, eat, watch movies, and spend time with family, friends, and students.