Episode 45: Playtime Tips at Every Preschool Age

Daytona… You've got questions; we've got answers! On this episode of the Raising Great Kids podcast, we talk with Brice Thurman, director of InsideOut at Gwinnett Church and Bekah Kirby from the InsideOut team. Brice, Bekah and Kendra discuss our upcoming camp for high school students, a beach retreat in Daytona Beach, Florida. From July 21–25, students will experience five days full of connection, worship, and fun.   Register your student for IO Daytona here!   This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   Hamilton Mill Church Buford, GA https://hamiltonmillchurch.org @hamiltonmillchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk with Johnson Cook, co-founder of Greenlight, about the skills your kids need in order to earn, manage, and invest money. He shares the story about why Greenlight was created and their mission to shine a light on the world of money for families and empower parents to raise financially-smart kids. You’ll love this conversation about a debit card and money app for families that is changing the way parents teach their kids about money. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   Hamilton Mill Church Buford, GA https://hamiltonmillchurch.org @hamiltonmillchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daytona… You've got questions; we've got answers! On this episode of the Raising Great Kids podcast, we talk with Heath Miller, director of InsideOut at Browns Bridge Church. Heath and Kendra discuss our upcoming camp for high school students, a beach retreat in Daytona Beach, Florida. From July 25–29, students will experience five days full of connection, worship, and fun. This is a DON'T MISS episode for parents of high schoolers.   Register your student for IO Daytona here! This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   Hamilton Mill Church Buford, GA https://hamiltonmillchurch.org @hamiltonmillchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s talk about how to help our kids grow in their faith and eventually develop a real faith of their own! On this episode of the Raising Great Kids Podcast, we talk with Holly Delich about practical ways you can help your kids experience faith and take next steps as they grow. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories are powerful! In this episode, we interview Beth Chadwick, UpStreet Director at Buckhead Church. She shares her very personal story of being a young black girl growing up in the South. We know you will love hearing from this wise and talented leader and amazing parent. You will be inspired to help your kids grow a strong sense of personal identity and to celebrate the differences in the people around them. This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with David Thomas, co-author of the book, Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach. In this interview, we talk about the emotional milestone of RESOURCEFULNESS—and how skills in this area will help children navigate life’s obstacles.   RESOURCES: 1. Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach Purchase Book Here   2. Parent Summit: DIGITAL CONTENT for parents in every stage. Watch this free content anywhere and anytime from June 6 to August 31. This year’s Parent Summit features new content from David Thomas and Sissy Goff based on their book Are My Kids on Track. Topics Include Emotional development milestones for kids Building blocks to emotional development Stumbling blocks to emotional development Social development milestones for kids Building blocks to social development Stumbling blocks to social development Spiritual development milestones through stages Register for Parent Summit This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with David Thomas, co-author of the book, Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach. In this interview, we talk about the emotional milestone of RESOURCEFULNESS—and how skills in this area will help children navigate life’s obstacles.   RESOURCES: 1. Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach Purchase Book Here   2. Parent Summit: DIGITAL CONTENT for parents in every stage. Watch this free content anywhere and anytime from June 6 to August 31. This year’s Parent Summit features new content from David Thomas and Sissy Goff based on their book Are My Kids on Track. Topics Include Emotional development milestones for kids Building blocks to emotional development Stumbling blocks to emotional development Social development milestones for kids Building blocks to social development Stumbling blocks to social development Spiritual development milestones through stages Register for Parent Summit This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Part 2 of an interview with Beth of @DayswithGrey, one of my favorite preschool Instagram accounts. Let’s talk about preschoolers and screen time as well as what toys and what activities are best for every stage of preschool development.   Links: Blog: https://dayswithgrey.com/ Shop: https://shop.dayswithgrey.com/ Social: @dayswithgrey This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an interview with Beth of @DayswithGrey, one of my favorite preschool Instagram accounts.  Beth is a teacher with strong educational background and a mother putting into practice what she teaches in real-time. Today let's talk about how play helps your preschooler learn and grow.   Links: Blog: https://dayswithgrey.com/ Shop: https://shop.dayswithgrey.com/ Social: @dayswithgrey   This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we interview board-certified therapist Chinwe Williams about the importance of open communication with your older kids. We talk about the power of being heard, how to get your child to open up, creating safe and consistent places to talk, and what to do when you’re concerned about your kids.   End the Night Right Tool for Families We have created a tool that will help open the lines of communication with your child. End the Night Right is designed to help create a bedtime habit where kids talk with their parents about their day and parents can point them to wisdom from God that can help. Here’s our latest! https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/preschool-night-right https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/elementary-night-right This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.   Browns Bridge Church Cumming, GA https://brownsbridge.org/ @brownsbridge   Buckhead Church Atlanta, GA https://buckheadchurch.org/ @buckheadchurch   Decatur City Church Decatur, GA https://decaturcity.org/ @decaturcity   East Cobb Church Marietta, GA https://eastcobbchurch.org/ @eastcobbchurch   Gwinnett Church Gwinnett County, GA https://gwinnettchurch.org/ @gwinnettchurch   North Point Community Church Alpharetta, GA https://northpoint.org/ @northpointcommunitychurch   Woodstock City Church Woodstock, GA https://woodstockcity.org/ @woodstockcitychurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.