Liberty Youth Parents Page

[Your role in Liberty UMC's Youth Ministry is important.  We hope to keep you informed on all that's going on, involve you in the planning and ministry, and provide you with resources to help you as you guide your teenager through important and exciting years.  Click on the links below to find specific information for parents.]

Trip Updates * The Latest Parenting Articles * Parenting Websites * Devotions for the Family

Trip Updates

See the OOO page for details on our High School Mission Trip.

See the Golf Tournament page for details on our biggest Fundraiser.

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The Latest Parenting Articles (miss some?  Check the archive!)

Teens Behind The Wheel by Chris Wagner - (CPYU website:  Posted May 16, 2006)

The dangers teenage drivers face and what can be done to reduce the risks.

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this mamma's ABC's of parenting on purpose by katie brazelton - (Simply Youth Ministry website:  Posted May 15, 2006)

Though written for youth workers, this is worthwhile for all people who love teens to read, including parents:

Students are hungering for direction in their life. Parents could consistently and frequently weave these 26 biblically based principles into life lessons and ministry experiences, but they get really busy and forget. Like adults, young people find great joy in understanding how to live the life God intended them to live. If you, as youth workers, get a chance during this Mother's Day/Father's Day season to "play mom/dad" and teach these lessons, I encourage you to go for it!

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HomeWord Parent Newsletter (HomeWord Website:  Posted May 7, 2006)

• Summer Days or Summer Dazed? by Mary Gray Purdue and Jim Burns        "The first few days of summer can be fun for both kids and parents. It is wonderful to break out of the school routine and decompress a bit. But shortly thereafter, reality sets in, and it is time to implement your summer plan..."  Read full story

• Practical Ideas for Summer Activities by Jim Liebelt and Mary Gray Purdue        "Most parents don’t need any convincing to agree that their kids don’t need more time sitting around watching television, playing video games or surfing the Internet. Still, in reality, when parents fail to plan in advance, these types of activities can become the default activities for their kids..."   Read full story

• 5 Ways To Have A Fun, Stress-Free Vacation by Jim Burns        "Family Vacation. Those are two words that strike fear into the hearts of many parents (and kids – especially if they are teenagers!) Some parents can get so caught up in the details of a summer family vacation that they don’t have any fun. Other parents find the stresses involved in a vacation are so great, that by the time they get home, they need to go back to work in order to get some rest..."  Read full story

• Helpful Moms by Jim Burns        "If you are a mother, there have likely been days when you’ve struggled with hope. Perhaps your kids have been misbehaving, or you aren’t feeling the kind of support from you husband and family that you need in order to thrive..."  Read full story

Media as kids' looming s*x super peer - (Media Life Research Website:  Posted March 22, 2006)

Experts find exposure boosts activity levels.

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Parenting Websites

Center For Parent /Youth Understanding: I think the title of this site might give you a little understanding of what it is all about. They send out a wonderful email update that I get and read.

This site will keep you on top of all types of current media (movies, music, etc.) and how the media relates to us as Christians, especially your teens.

A quote from this website says:  "The problem may not be the music.  The real problem is:  How are you going to communicate your values to your child?"
There are some great resources on this page from Al's site (a youth worker) for communicating with your kids about this problem.

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Devotions for the Family

D365 (daily devotions with depth)    Specifically written for teenagers in mind.  Check it out and then encourage them to visit the site whenever they are online.

  SACRED SPACE   Do you need something to help your devotional time, but can't seem to get away from your computer desk or office? This site gives you a devotional that can be done in about 10 minutes.

Soul Fuel for Parents    This site is designed to bring teens and parents together in learning the Bible and basic truths of Christianity during a devotional time.  It's definitely worth checking out.

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Comments, questions, suggestions? Email Jay Turner.