By: Amy Monroe, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Michael Monroe
Thursday, May 5, 2011
In June 2010 we published Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child. Our hope was this study guide, which follows The Connected Child chapter-by-chapter, would be an encouragement and provide additional insight for Christian adoptive and foster families.
In less than one year we have distributed 6,000 printed copies of the study guide, and more than that same number of people have downloaded the study guide online. We have heard from dozens of churches that are regularly using the study guide in support groups and discussion groups. Likewise, many agencies and countless families from across the country have turned to the study guide to find hope and help.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Church Ministry, Created To Connect Study Guide
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By: Amy Monroe, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Michael Monroe
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child is a study guide designed to help illuminate the biblical principles that serve as the foundation for the philosophy and interventions detailed in The Connected Child.
Watch as Dr. Purvis briefly explains the heart behind Created To Connect:
Click here to download (free of charge) the entire study guide or chapter-by-chapter. You can also find out more detail about how to purchase printed and bound copies of the guide.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Church Ministry, Created To Connect Study Guide
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By: Amy Monroe, Michael Monroe
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The thought of an outdoor family photo strikes fear in the hearts of most parents with young children. This experience can leave even the best parents feeling utterly powerless against both the weather and their children’s behavior. The stress starts even before picture day arrives. Finding coordinated outfits and keeping everyone’s hair perfectly combed is a challenge all its own. This humbling and expensive rite of passage leaves many parents wishing for one thing above all else: Please Lord, let them smile!
Let’s face it, situations like this can bring out the worst not only in our children, but also in us as parents. This was the case during what will certainly be known for all time as the Monroe Family Picture Fiasco of 2009. But from the mess of our poor handling of the situation came a real opportunity for better understanding and a chance to learn from our mistakes.
Tags: Behavioral Challenges, Compassion, Created To Connect Study Guide, Discipline, IDEAL Response
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By: Amy Monroe, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Michael Monroe
Monday, May 3, 2010
Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child is a study guide created by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael & Amy Monroe to help illuminate the biblical principles that serve as the foundation for the philosophy and the interventions detailed in Dr. Purvis’ book, The Connected Child. This study guide is designed to help adoptive and foster parents better understand how to build strong and lasting connections with their children, and is ideal for use in small groups as well as by individuals or couples.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Attachment, Behavioral Challenges, Church Ministry, Created To Connect Study Guide, Discipline, Fear, Investment Model of Parenting, Overcoming Fear, Trauma
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