Trends Tips and Thoughts in Children’s Ministry May 17, 2013

by | May 17, 2013 | Tips Trends and Thoughts

Trends Tips Thoughts in Childrens Ministry

 

Trends, Tips, and Thoughts is a weekly roundup of good articles to read for personal and professional development in children’s ministry and leadership.

 

“Why French Kids Don’t Have ADHD” -Psychology Today

Different classification systems. Different parental structure. Different approach. But is there really a difference? Let us know your thoughts below.

 

“Abercrombie and Fitch Become Clothing Choice of Homeless” – Relevant Magazine

Fitch is no stranger when it comes to appalling adults everywhere with trying to get young children to dress with as little as possible. Recently the owner of A & F make a bold statement saying his clothing are made only for “cool kids.” One daring soul decided to make A & F the brand of people that didn’t quite make the “cool” cut.

 

“Seven Behaviors Your Kids are Guaranteed to Copy” – Confessions of a Parent

Kids don’t just “become.” They are shaped.

 

Feel free to comment below on insights from the articles above.

 

*Children’s Ministry Network does not necessarily endorse the articles presented. Rather, they are presented for thought, development, and dialogue.

 

Free Resource Friday- Free Childrens Ministry Resources

by | Apr 26, 2013 | Free Resources, Uncategorized

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There are only a few days left to get these great FREE childrens ministry resources. As many of you know, the entire month of April is dedicated to Autism Awareness. Several companies have made their iphone and ipad apps free for the remainder of the month.

You can scoop up twenty very useful apps for students with special needs or preschool/elementary age children. YEven if you aren’t ready to start any particular ministry of this sort you should get these.

Here is what to do:

1. Get an itunes account. (Which is free.)

2. Download all the free apps.

3. Use them right away, or sit tight and use them when you need them. Just get the apps now. May 1st they will no longer be free.

 

Either do a search for ABA Autism in the app store, or visit this SITE to see more listings for free autism apps that can be used for children’s ministry.