Weekly Rundown

During this week, I explained my project and what parents could expect. We got to know each other and ended the night with scripture and prayer. Following our workshop, we ate together at CiCi's Pizza.

This week we learned all about the importance of self care as a parent. Parents discussed their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to prioritizing their mental health. 

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Parents did a Self Care Activity where they colored and wrote different ways they can fill their cup every day. They also received a folder full of resources.

Everyone knows the saying, "it takes a village to raise a child". This week was designed to learn about raising a child with someone else. Parents learned from a sucessful co-parent as she shared her top five do's and dont's of co-parenting. 

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We also discussed the importance of a community. Not everyone is born into one, so we discussed ways to build one if you do not have one. 

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We ended the night talking about ways to improve our communication with our parenting partner. 

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there. Being a young parent comes with its own special struggles. 

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This week was dedicated to celebrating these hardworking parents. We enjoyed Mexican food, an encouraging activity, music, and lots of good discussion.

A key aspect to my project is sharing my Christian faith. I firmly believe that without God, I would not be here today. I would not be the growing and successful mother I am today.

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Parents Robyn Manke and Paul McIntyre share their insight as Christian parents. 

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We shared personal testimonies and learned about having a Christian family. 

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Parents join together to celebrate all they have learned while worshipping God and playing games.