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        Faith Development of Children
Click on the links below to read about how your child relates to God and those around him or her.

Faith Development of Babies up to Two Years Old

Faith Development of Children Ages Three to Five

Faith Development of Children Ages Six to Seven

Faith Development of Children Ages Eight to Nine

Faith Development of Children Ages Ten to Twelve


Powerful Parenting: The Asset-Building Way
The idea of 'developmental assets,' introduced by Search Institute in Minneapolis, gives a new sense of hope and practical direction for parents. Researchers at Search Institute have identified 40 assets that have a powerful, positive impact on young people. Children and teenagers who have a lot of assets get involved in very few risky behaviors—the kinds of problems we worry about. And when young people have a lot of assets, they are much more likely to do the positive things we value. Assets do make a difference. By incorporating them into your parenting, you can help your child grow up happy, healthy, and responsible. The Search Institute has created a weekly newsletter that will explain further and give practical information on each asset. Click on the links below.
 

Newsletter 1—Assets: 40 Keys to Effective Parenting  •  Newsletter 2—Asset Category: Support 

Newsletter 3—Asset #1: Family Support   •  Newsletter 4—Asset #2: Positive Family Communication

Newsletter 5—Asset #3: Other Adult Relationships  •  Newsletter 6—Asset #4: Caring Neighborhood

Newsletter 7—Asset #5: Caring School Climate  •   Newsletter 8—Asset #6: Parent Involvement in Schooling

Newsletter 9—Asset Category: Empowerment  •   Newsletter10—Asset #7: Community Values Youth

Newsletter 11—Asset #8: Youth as Resources  •  Newsletter 12—Asset #9: Service to Others

Newsletter 13—Asset #10: Safety  •  Newsletter 14—Asset Category: Boundaries and Expectations

Newsletter 15—Asset #11: Family Boundaries  •   Newsletter 16—Asset #12: School Boundaries

Newsletter 17—Asset #13: Neighborhood Boundaries  •  Newsletter 18—Asset #14: Adult Role Models

Newsletter 19—Asset #15: Positive Peer Influence  •  Newsletter 20—Asset #16: High Expectations

Newsletter 21—Asset Category: Constructive Use of Time  •   Newsletter 22—Asset #17: Creative Activities

Newsletter 23—Asset #18: Youth Programs  •  Newsletter 24—Asset #19: Religious Community

Newsletter 25—Asset #20: Time at Home •  Newsletter 26—Asset Category: Commitment to Learning