Parenting Conference: The Journey of Parenting

Whatever stage of parenting you're in, this is a conference that will leave you feeling more empowered and encouraged that your parenting can be great. We believe that Jesus cares about every parenting relationship and desires for every parent to be healthy so they can reveal the goodness of the gospel to their kids and their city!

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Teaching that will strenghten how you approach parenting.

• Interactive discussion & breakouts to strengthen multiple areas of your parenting.

• A great meal & connection with other parents.

• Practical tools to grow spiritually in your parenting.

• Encouragement no matter what stage of parenting you're in.

• Leave with a clear destination & focus for your parenting.

Info: Plan to arrive at 602 Pruitt at 8:30pm. You'll be able to check in, drop off your children for childcare as needed, and enjoy coffee and snacks in the Great Room with other parents.

Info: We'll focus on the "why" of this parenting conference and provide an brief overview of what to expect during the day.

Info: Through their work as parents, business owners, and speakers, Fred and Susan Caldwell have impacted thousands of families by offering encouragement and guidance rooted in faith and experience. With over 20 years of experience in mentoring parents, they are passionate to see parents equipped with biblical principles and practical wisdom in order to navigate the challenges of raising children. In this session, Fred & Susan will guide parents through the evolving roles of caregiver, cop, coach, and consultant so parents walk away with a practical framework to help them on their journey of parenting.

Info: Refresh your coffee, grab a snack, and enjoy some conversation after the main session before heading to Breakouts.

Info: Each breakout session is intended to help parents in their specific stage of parenting. Feel free to join the breakout session that is most relevant to you as parents. There will be another breakout session following lunch (breakouts will cover the same topics) so that parents with kids in different seasons can get the most out a session they may have missed in the first breakout.

Info: The CARETAKER role (roughly zero to five-year-old stage) is physically and emotionally demanding, where children are entirely dependent on their caregivers for survival. What does it look like to leverage this time to nurture and support the child's development? The COP role (roughly 5-12 year-old stage) is just as challenging, but different! What does it look like for parents to establish rules, boundaries, and discipline, teaching children right from wrong? Come ready for a great conversation!

Info: What is our role as COACHES? What should we know about our PLAYERS? What are some key “plays” we should have well-rehearsed to have a winning strategy? This breakout will dive into important topics including God's goals for our kids, boundaries vs. freedom, relational dynamics within the home, and more. Come ready for a great conversation!

Info: How does our role as parents shift when our kids become adults? What thoughts & actions should we be having about ourselves and our kids in this stage of life? Join Fred & Susan Caldwell as they discuss some helpful insights from their own experience of parenting adult children. Come ready for a great conversation!

Info: How do you parent in situations involving trauma, ADHD, disabilities, and neurodivergence? In this breakout, Mark Crowe (MEd., LPC) and Leslie Snyder aim to encourage the hearts of parents navigating these circumstances and provide practical tools & resources.

Info: Head to the Great Room for a good meal and conversation with other parents!

Info: Each breakout session is intended to help parents in their specific stage of parenting. Feel free to join the breakout session that is most relevant to you as parents. These breakouts will cover the same topics as in session 1.

Info: Join us for a brief final session as we recap a great day of learning, look ahead to future Parent Workshops, and resource parents with a final tool before heading home!

Host or Publisher CHURCH PROJECT