THE SMART ZONE
Smart Families Shaping Souls Newsletter & Be Smart Guide
Check out The Smart Zone; our newsletters and guides for the 2023-2024 Smart Families Shaping Souls Campaign.
May
Be Smart
Marvel at God's creations! Discover ways to remind children of His wonders through organizations like 1000 Hours Outside, integrating nature with prayer or by bringing it indoors! Explore the May Be Smart for swift tips on embracing nature.
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April
Smart Zone Newsletter
It is never too late. The April issue, Turn Around: Don't Drown. How to survive the digital tide and embrace the outdoors shares research on the impact of the outdoors on mental health, sleep and more. Break down fears and gift children healthy outdoor play. Learn the importance of awe and wonder. Don't let children be prisoners in a tech saturated world.
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March
Be Smart Guide
"Can you unplug? In our technology-driven world, it's easy to overlook how tethered we've become to devices, missing out on meaningful connections with the people and activities that truly enrich our lives.
Moreover, there's a pervasive notion that children must be constantly engaged, leaving little room for the simple, yet profound, moments of quiet and reflection. It's time to embrace a new mantra: Let's BRING BOREDOM BACK! Discover the Be Smart Guide for strategies on purposefully disconnecting and welcome boredom into your child's life.
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March
Smart Zone Newsletter
Connected or Distracted? Dive into the complex world of smartphones and their effects on students and social dynamics. Read insights from an experienced Pre-K teacher who sheds light on the changes she has seen in the classroom. Learn the science of loneliness and the growing concern over children feeling increasingly isolated. Discover the intricate balance between digital connectivity and the need for meaningful personal interactions in our children's lives.
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February
Be Smart Guide
The role that families play in positive peer pressure is invaluable - especially today when peer to peer influence has surpassed parent to child. Learn more about how you can maintain a parental role that embodies appropriate values and exerts a beneficial impact on your child!
As a bonus: Check out our Family Values worksheet here! Come together as a family to identify what it most important to you!
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January
Smart Zone Newsletter
Navigating peer pressure as parents
in today's world comes with unique challenges, and one prevalent concern is the impact of peer pressure on our children. Learn about the science of peer pressure and practical strategies to empower your child in the face of peer influences.
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November
Be Smart Guide
Time is on your side! Learn about the "Second Window of Opportunity" and dopamine. Take the family challenge called the technology plunge and use our family discussion questions geared to get families thinking and talking!
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