9 Tips to be a More Effective Parent - Part 1 (Episode 019)

9 Tips to be a More Effective Parent - Part 2 (Episode 020)

In this episode of Thoughtful Thursdays Mike Elkins, Daniel Fernihough, Misty Hageman, and Nik Walborn continue a discussion on an online article titled "9 Steps to More Effective Parenting". They discuss whether they agree with the 9 steps, and share parenting wins, fails, and just plain funny stories that you might be able to relate to as a parent. In this "Part 2" episode we cover Steps 6-9.  Link to 9 Steps to More Effective Parenting https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nine-steps.html [https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nine-steps.html] 6. Make Communication a Priority 7. Be Flexible in Your Parenting Style 8. Show that Your Love is Unconditional 9. Know Your Own Needs and Limitations as a Parent

9 Tips to be a More Effective Parent - Part 1 (Episode 019)

In this episode of Thoughtful Thursdays Mike Elkins, Daniel Fernihough, Misty Hageman, and Nik Walborn discuss an online article titled "9 Steps to More Effective Parenting". They discuss whether they agree with the 9 steps, and share parenting wins, fails, and just plain funny stories that you might be able to relate to as a parent. We weren't able to get through all 9, so in this episode we cover Steps 1-5 and next episode will be looking at Steps 6-9. Unfortunately we had a power issue with our camera while recording, which caused a loss of around 10 minutes of video footage in the middle of the episode.  Link to 9 Steps to More Effective Parenting https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nine-steps.html [https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/nine-steps.html] Step 1: Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem Step 2: Catch Kids Being Good Step 4: Make Time For Your Kids Step 5: Be a Good Role Model

Behind the Scenes of New Hope Staff Culture - Part 3 (Episode 018)

In this episode of Thoughtful Thursdays Mike Elkins, Daniel Fernihough, Cammie Short, and Nik Walborn discuss the "Staff DNA" (values) that shape and inform the culture of New Hope Community Church. As we can only cover 2-3 values per episode, this will be a multi-part series. Join us for an encouraging conversation and be challenged to ask yourself: "What are the values of my family?"

Behind the Scenes of New Hope Staff Culture - Part 2 (Episode 017)

In this episode of Thoughtful Thursdays Mike Elkins, Daniel Fernihough, Cammie Short, and Nik Walborn discuss the "Staff DNA" (values) that shape and inform the culture of New Hope Community Church. As we can only cover 2-3 values per episode, this will be a multi-part series. Join us for an encouraging conversation and be challenged to ask yourself: "What are the values of my family?"

Behind the Scenes of New Hope Staff Culture - Part 1 (Episode 016)

In this episode of Thoughtful Thursdays Mike Elkins, Daniel Fernihough, Cammie Short, and Nik Walborn discuss the "Staff DNA" (values) that shape and inform the culture of New Hope Community Church. As we can only cover 2-3 values per episode, this will be a multi-part mini series that will be added to in the future. Join us for an encouraging conversation and be challenged to ask yourself: "What are the values of my family?" Episode Resources: Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny and Kerry Patterson https://amzn.to/3y3gTQt Crucial Conversations GLS Video https://youtu.be/-dKYunkN0Bs The Brownie Experiment https://youtu.be/-dKYunkN0Bs?t=1148