THE ADVENTURER FAMILY NETWORK

Sharon Wallace-WilsonMSN/Ed, RN

Adventurer Zone C Administrator

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At the end of this session, the attendee will: Define the term family network Discuss the composition of the plan Relate the need for a family network to your club Recognize the advantages of the family network Express understanding of the presented information Plan to start a family network for your adventurer

club

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Objectives

Definition Introducing the Idea Rewards for parents Planning a meeting Sample program

Possible topics Themes

Subtopics Advantages of The Family Network

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Outline

Philosophy of the Adventurer Club Two objectives of the club:

Improve their understanding of what makes families strong

Develop parental support for the training of children

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INTRODUCTION

The Adventurer Club exists for the purpose of supporting parents in the task of raisingchildren for Jesus Christ.

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BACKGROUND - PURPOSE

The world of the Adventurer-age child is centered around the family.

In order to change children's lives for God, the cooperation of the parents and family must be enlisted, wherever possible

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Reminders

Two or more people who share goals and values

Have long-term commitments to one another

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Families : Definition

The Adventurer Family Network is:A regular eventAn opportunityParent-basedWorthwhileSimple to start

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Family Network

Improved CommunicationFamily Atmosphere Increased Commitment Improved Participation Improve Social Skills and HabitsSpread of Information

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Advantages of Family Network

Learn about the AFN Have a talk with Adventurer staff and

parents Talk with your local Pastor Review the suggested topics in year

#1 Determine when you want to start

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Steps for Organizing an AFN

Distribute attractive flyers to all parents

Solicit parents inputMake a schedule of planned

meetingsPlan first meetingAdvertise the meetings

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Steps to organize an AFN cont’d

Obligation

Time of meeting

Childcare

Personal invitation

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Attracting Parents to AFN

Attractive advertisement

Solicit help of the church to advertise

Attractive plans

Media advertisementAdventurer Manual

Attracting Parents to AFN cont’d

Award Pin

Adventurer Class Pins

Awarded at investitureAdventurer Manual

Network Reward

Attendance at Network MeetingsSupporting the Adventurer Club

leadershipParticipation in Adventurer Club

functionsChild participation and investiture

in Adventurer Club Class

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Award Criteria

Keep the goal in mindPositive reinforcement for parentsCommunicate not lectureHave a main event, remember the interestsUse projector, Power Points to aid

presentationDemonstration of key pointsSupport group anyone?Plan follow-up activitiesJoint venture with Family life and Youth

ministriesEmphasize prayer

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Planning an AFN Meeting

Four Year Cycle ThemesFamily RelationshipAnchoring in ChristThe Developing ChildGrowing Through Challenges

Sub Topics are seminar titles

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Curriculum

Year 1: Family RelationshipsPositive ParentingFamily Fun ActivitiesTime Management: Finding

time for what is importantRespect is for Everyone

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Family Network Curriculum

“REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS WHICH MUST BE RESPECTED” AH 306

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Respect

Year 1: Anchoring in Christ Leading Your Child to ChristRaising Kids Who Really CareTeaching Kids About PrayerMaking Christian Standards

Make Sense

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Family Network Curriculum

Year 1: The Developing ChildPhysical Development:

Growing Healthy KidsHow Children Differ:

Temperament and PersonalityTeaching Kids About SexualitySetting Realistic Expectations

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Family Network Curriculum

Year 1: Growing Through ChallengesDiscipline as Discipling: Sharing

The Victorious Christian LifeSingle ParentingSafety Issues in Today’s WorldPeer Pressure

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Family Network Curriculum cont’d

Family RelationshipsHow Your Family of Origin Can

Affect Your Family TodayEnhancing Sibling RelationshipsGrowing a Support NetworkStrengthening Family

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Family Network Curriculum YR 2

Anchoring Children in ChristExploring Nature: God’s Second

BookHelping Kids Deal With PrejudiceTeaching Kids How to Use the BiblePositive Sabbath Keeping

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Family Network Curriculum YR 2

The Developing ChildSocial Development: Helping

Your Child Be a FriendBuilding Self-EsteemTeaching Kids About MoneyPlay is for Real: Encouraging

Healthy Play

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Family Network Curriculum YR 2

Growing Through ChallengesConstructive Discipline:

Encouraging Positive BehaviorHow to Thrive as a Non-

Traditional FamilyRaising Drug-Proof KidsCreative Conflict Resolution

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Family Network Curriculum YR 2

Family RelationshipsStyles of parentingLatchkey Kids and Other Child-

care IssuesKeeping Marriage FreshFamily Meetings

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Family Network Curriculum YR 3

Anchoring Children in ChristDirecting Your Child’s Spiritual

GrowthFostering a Mission SpiritCreative Family WorshipsOccult, New Age and Kids

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Family Network Curriculum YR 3

The Developing ChildEmotional Development: Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Health

Developing Talents and GiftsTeaching About Work and Responsibility

Preparing Kids for Adulthood in the 21st CenturyAdventurer Manual

Family Network Curriculum YR 3

Growing Through Challenges Dealing Positively With Negative Behavior

Nurturing the Special Needs Child What You Need to Know About Child Abuse

Stress and the FamilyAdventurer Manual

Family Network Curriculum YR 3

Family RelationshipsFamily Bonding: Growing Warm

RelationshipsChanging Family RolesTaking Care of YouEncouraging Statements:

Words that Make a Difference

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Family Network Curriculum YR 4

Anchoring in ChristPassing on Christian ValuesTeaching Christian CourtesyGrowing a Spiritual Life: Involving Kids in Private Devotions

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Family Network Curriculum YR 4

The Developing ChildTeaching Kids to be Faithful Stewards

Intellectual Development: Learning in and Beyond School

Nurturing CreativitySteps to IndependenceToys and Things for KidsAdventurer Manual

Family Network Curriculum YR 4

Growing Through ChallengesAnger Management for Parents

and KidsDealing with GriefGuiding Entertainment ChoicesFamily Finance

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Family Network Curriculum YR 4

Topic: Teaching Kids About Sexuality Program Outcome: Parents will feel

more comfortable about when and how to talk to their child about sex

Prayer Activities : Watch Video/Game Snack Discussion Closing with Prayer

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Sample Program

Flowers, Ron & Karen., Empowering Families to Growth and Change, Advent Source, #351252

White, Ellen, G., Adventist Home White, Ellen G., Mind, Character and Personality Kuzma, Kay., Helping Kids Deal with Death White, Ellen, G., Child Guidance North American Division of Seventh-day

Adventist, Adventurer Manual, Chapter 7, pp157-242

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Recommended Readings

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