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On Saturday, August 14, from 9 am – 12:45 pm Watermark is offering parents the opportunity to be trained in how to effectively disciple your kids at every stage of development. Training Camp for Parents is designed to equip parents with practical information on everything from training preschoolers to parenting with a biblical worldview of technology. The goal of Training Camp for Parents is straight-forward: to help you consistently initiate with your children and disciple them in Christ.

“Many parents want to disciple their kids but they’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin,” said Kyle Kaigler, Senior Director of Watermark’s Family Ministry. “A training opportunity like this is designed to get you on track, and in touch with others families who can partner with you. What I’ve learned is that effective discipleship doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. You don’t have to know everything. You just have to start.”

Throughout the year, the Watermark Family Ministry team receives feedback from parents on topics they’d like more information on. “Training Preschool Boys” and other classes are specifically offered to address those needs. The “Parenting with a Biblical Worldview of Technology” session will give parents practical guidelines on managing media and technology. Co-taught by Scott Sedberry and the Watermark IT Team, the class will include a ‘technoloy lab’ (note: bring your laptop) where you can get hands-on knowledge on things like how to track web history on a computer and other practical tips. Below is a complete list of all classes.

Practical Principles for Nourishing Your Newborns

Teacher: Sarah Crotty

We’ll look at the practical and scriptural ideas of nourishing your newborn in the first days and weeks for moms and dads.

Training Preschool Boys (Ages 2-5)

Teachers: Paul and Sarah Stehlik

If you have preschool boys, you’ve likely said the words, “Don’t put that in your mouth” more times than you ever thought possible. We’ll talk about the wonder of boyhood and how to sow the seeds of character that will help them become godly men.

Training Preschool Girls (Ages 2-5)

Teachers: Christman and Sarah Fifer

What does discipline look like in the preschool years? What Scriptures can we cling to in this season of life? Join us as we look at a biblical perspective for raising your preschool daughters.

Discipline for Elementary Aged Kids

Teachers: Scott and Julie Breedlove

Need help training the heart of your elementary aged child? We’ll at how to “discipline” our children ages 5-12 – including rebuking, training, correcting and encouraging their maturing hearts!

Parenting in Community

Teachers: Wisner Community Group

We’ll walk through the biblical principles of parenting and how, through community, to address the “gray” areas that we all face in parenting. Learn how the differences in a diverse community group can move you toward a place of spiritual growth and mutual support.

How to Love Your Teen

Teachers: Grant and Carol MacQuilkan, David Penuel

Hear from experienced parents who have struggled well living out their own priorities, passing them on to their teen, and eventually releasing them to college and beyond. Discuss how to initiate, communicate, and set boundaries during the teen years.

Parenting with a Biblical Worldview of Technology

Teachers: Scott Sedberry and IT Team

Get equipped with biblical principles and technical knowledge about personal computers, home networks, cell phones, social networking, gaming systems and internet browsers. This class will improve your understanding of technology, the pitfalls and some best family practices.

Allowing Your Faith to Balance Your Life

Teachers: Kirk and Cathy McJunkin

How often do the demands of work, busy schedules, extended family, etc. take priority to making disciples in our own homes? This class will remind all of us of biblical principles that should guide our homes and guidelines for prioritizing the important over the urgent.

Purity (Elementary, Pre-Teen, Teen)

Teachers: Brett and Sheri Johnston

Join us as we discuss how to give your children a vision for God’s best in purity. We will answer questions such as: When do you start having the sex talk? What if I am a single parent and my ex has different values? Who should have it with boys/girls? Do you ever tell your children of your past? When does modesty begin? Is there ever an issue with modesty for boys? Should my teens date? How can I monitor their web usage? How do you ask your children “how far they will go” with the opposite sex?

Connecting With Your Adopted Child

Teachers: Wes Butler and David Leventhal

This class will provide insight into why connecting with your adopted child can be difficult as well as some practical steps to help bridge the gap. You’ll hear from families currently walking this road and to ask questions in a safe environment. This class is open to those who are already adoptive parents as well as those who may be considering whether adoption is right for their family.