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November 2011

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Discounted Training
10 Free Fall Activites
Can You Boost IQ?
Keeping Kids Drug-Free
 
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Nurturing God's Way Training - December 2011

40% off Regular Price

Do you want to help families and change your community? Our facilitator training will give you the knowledge and confidence to deliver a program with successful and measurable results. For more information, click here. To register, contact Gina Lord.
10 Free Family Activities for Fall
Be frugal, have fun and bond as a family this fall, with these indoor and outdoor-activities:

1. Have a family movie night (click here for movies with positive messages)

2. Visit a pumpkin farm

3. Go on a scenic hike to see the changing leaves

4. Make homemade playdoh

5. Build a tent with blankets and sheets, chairs and chip clips

6. Make homemade Christmas gifts (click here for ideas)

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Child LearningCan You Boost Your Child's IQ?
Clearly, good nutrition, protection from toxins, and plenty of playtime and exercise can nurture a child's intelligence. But can you really boost your child's IQ? Experts say it's possible. Find out the most effective ways that YOU can help your child reach his/her full intellectual potential. Read More...
Video: Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free
Red Ribbon Week is coming to a close. Besides awareness campaigns, what can be done to prevent alcohol and drug use? In Georgia, the average age an adolescent starts drinking is 13 years old*. When it comes to substance use prevention, the focus is often on parenting. You have the power to influence your child's choices. Watch this brief video for helpful tips:
Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free
Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free
 

*2010-2011 Georgia Student Health Survey by the Georgia Department of Education