Raising Great Kids Podcast

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

North Point Community Church

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Episode 41: Helping Kids Understand Faith Apr 06, 2021

Show notes

In this interview, we talk with Louie Lovoy, one of our favorite staff dads. Louie has been part of our staff for 10 years. He led in our student ministry for years and currently serves our network of partner churches. Today, we are talking about practical things we can do as parents to help our children understand faith and take age-appropriate steps to grow. Louie shares many great things that he does with his two boys. They are 100 percent doable for you and your kids today!

In this episode, Louie shares several tools he uses with his kids. Here are the links!

End the Night Right Tool for Families

This tool will help you open the lines of communication with your child. Using End the Night Right will help create a bedtime habit of kids talking with their parents about their day, so parents can point them to wisdom from God that can help. We have one for you!

Purchase the preschool version of End the Night Right [BUY NOW]
Purchase the elementary school version of End the Night Right [BUY NOW]

If you attend one of our area churches make sure to check out your campus webpage to see how you can get your End the Night Right tool:

Woodstock City Church

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/preschool-night-right

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 40: Fostering Meaningful Communication with Your Young Kids Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we interview Erin Nichols, a Licensed Professional Counselor & Play Therapist, and talk about family habits that support a strong bond and meaningful communication with your child. There is such value in starting when kids are young to talk often and listen well. When the issues grow more complex, you will be glad you did!

End the Night Right Tool for Families

We have created a tool that will help open the lines of communication with your child. End the Night Right is designed to help create a bedtime habit where kids talk with their parents about their day and parents can point them to wisdom from God that can help. Here’s our latest!

https://www.raisinggreatkids.org/articles/elementary-night-right

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 39: The Power of Intentional Time with Your Kids Feb 28, 2021

Show notes

In this podcast episode, we ask Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church, a wide range of parenting questions. As the dad of three grown kids, he has wisdom and insight on what worked for their family and a few lessons they learned along the way. We’ll talk about communication strategies, discipline, and the power of intentional time with your kids.

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 38: UpStreet In The Building Jan 28, 2021

Show notes

We can’t wait to see you! In the coming weeks, we are going to continue opening our buildings and experimenting with new ways to bring UpStreet Kids back into the building. This episode is for parents who attend our area churches. We will discuss what you can expect as you return to the building and the steps we are taking to create a fun and safe place for your kids to connect and learn. We are ready to answer your questions, so let us know how we can help!

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 37: Kindergarteners on UpStreet Jan 12, 2021

Show notes

Due to COVID-19, your brand-new kindergartner might be experiencing UpStreet in the building for the very first time. In this episode, we are going to give you everything you need to know to have a great experience. We’ll talk about a typical Sunday morning, new experiences available to elementary-aged kids, what they’ll be learning, and what you can expect from us. We can’t wait to see you on the halls of UpStreet!

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 36: Waumba Land in the Building Jan 12, 2021

Show notes

We have missed you and your preschoolers! In the coming weeks (and months), we are going to begin opening our buildings and we can’t wait to see you. This episode is specifically helpful for parents who attend our area churches. We will discuss what you can expect as we return to the building and the steps we are taking to keep Waumba Land kids safe and healthy. We are ready to answer your questions, so let us know how we can help!

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 35: Parenting in a Tech World Jan 06, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we are going to dive in deep and discuss screen time, cyber bullying, and Snapchat and what to do to help your child and student navigate this digital world. This interview with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee of Bark Technologies is full of practical parenting advice like, “How do you know when your child is ready for a cell phone?”, “How do I know what social media apps are ok and when?”, “What do I need to be talking to my child about when it comes to technology to keep them safe and healthy?”. We will talk about important practices and safeguards you’ll want to have in place as well as a link to a technology contract for you and your student.

You will definitely want to order their new book, Parenting in a Tech World, A Handbook for Raising Kids in the Digital Age. https://www.parenting.tech/

During this recording, Titania and Matt referenced several resources. Here are the links!

Parenting in a Tech World Facebook Group (with 90K members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentinggeeks

Childhood 2.0 Documentary and Trailer: https://www.childhood2movie.com/

Tech Contract: https://www.bark.us/blog/tech-accountability-create-technology-contract-family/

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 34: Kids and Technology Jan 06, 2021

Show notes

An interview with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee of Bark Technologies discussing how to create a safe and healthy environment for your kids as they navigate the digital world. In this interview, we discuss how much is too much, what your kids need to know as they navigate online, and how to lead healthy and positive communication with your kids when it comes to technology.

We will also discuss very specific practices and habits that will help you create a safer place for your kids online.

You will definitely want to order their new book, Parenting in a Tech World, A Handbook for Raising Kids in the Digital Age. https://www.parenting.tech/

During this recording, Titania and Matt referenced several resources. Here are the links!

Parenting in a Tech World Facebook Group (with 90K members): https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentinggeeks

Childhood 2.0 Documentary and Trailer: https://www.childhood2movie.com/

Tech Contract: https://www.bark.us/blog/tech-accountability-create-technology-contract-family/

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

Spotify Christmas playlist

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 33: Christmas Fun With Your Preschooler Dec 16, 2020

Show notes

It’s Christmas! In Episode 33, Kendra Fleming shares 10 ideas to help you create fun and meaningful experiences for your preschooler this holiday season. You will have all or most supplies at home or easily accessible. Don’t try them all! Just pick one that’s your favorite and have fun.

Here are just a few of them:

Keep a basket of Christmas books by your tree.
Make a paper chain Christmas countdown.
Bake a birthday cake for Jesus.
Have a dance party with your favorite Christmas songs.

10 Ideas for Christmas Fun blog post

Amazon shopping list

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This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA