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THE ADVENTURER FAMILY
NETWORK
Sharon Wallace-Wilson
MSN/Ed, RN
Adventurer Zone C Administrator
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Objectives
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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Outline
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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INTRODUCTION
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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BACKGROUND - PURPOSE
The Adventurer Club exists for
the purpose of supporting
parents in the task of raising
children for Jesus Christ.
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Reminders
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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Families : Definition
Two or more people who share
goals and values
Have long-term commitments
to one another
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Family Network
The Adventurer Family Network is:
A regular event
An opportunity
Parent-based
Worthwhile
Simple to start
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Advantages of Family Network
Improved Communication
Family Atmosphere
Increased Commitment
Improved Participation
Improve Social Skills and Habits
Spread of Information
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Steps for Organizing an AFN
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 and
plan the first program
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Steps to organize an AFN cont’d
Distribute attractive flyers to all parents
Solicit parents input
Make a schedule of planned meetings
Plan first meeting
Advertise the meetings
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Attracting Parents to AFN
Obligation
Time of meeting
Childcare
Personal invitation
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Attracting Parents to AFN cont’d
Attractive advertisement
Solicit help of the church to advertise
Attractive plans
Media advertisement
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Network Reward
Award Pin
Adventurer Class Pins
Awarded at investiture
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Award Criteria
Attendance at Network Meetings
Supporting the Adventurer Club
leadership
Participation in Adventurer Club
functions
Child participation and investiture in
Adventurer Club Class
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Planning an AFN Meeting
Keep the goal in mind
Positive reinforcement for parents
Communicate not lecture
Have a main event, remember the interests
Use projector, Power Points to aid presentation
Demonstration of key points
Support group anyone?
Plan follow-up activities
Joint venture with Family life and Youth ministries
Emphasize prayer
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Curriculum
Four Year Cycle Themes
Family Relationship
Anchoring in Christ
The Developing Child
Growing Through Challenges
Sub Topics are seminar titles
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Family Network Curriculum
Year 1: Family Relationships
Positive Parenting
Family Fun Activities
Time Management: Finding time for
what is important
Respect is for Everyone
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Respect
“REMEMBER THAT
CHILDREN HAVE RIGHTS
WHICH MUST BE
RESPECTED” AH 306
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Family Network Curriculum
Year 1: Anchoring in Christ
Leading Your Child to Christ
Raising Kids Who Really Care
Teaching Kids About Prayer
Making Christian Standards Make
Sense
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Year 1: The Developing Child
Physical Development: Growing
Healthy Kids
How Children Differ: Temperament
and Personality
Teaching Kids About Sexuality
Setting Realistic Expectations
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Family Network Curriculum cont’d
Year 1: Growing Through Challenges
Discipline as Discipling: Sharing The
Victorious Christian Life
Single Parenting
Safety Issues in Today’s World
Peer Pressure
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
Family Relationships
How Your Family of Origin Can Affect
Your Family Today
Enhancing Sibling Relationships
Growing a Support Network
Strengthening Family Communication
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
Anchoring Children in Christ
Exploring Nature: God’s Second Book
Helping Kids Deal With Prejudice
Teaching Kids How to Use the Bible
Positive Sabbath Keeping
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
The Developing Child
Social Development: Helping Your
Child Be a Friend
Building Self-Esteem
Teaching Kids About Money
Play is for Real: Encouraging Healthy
Play
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Family Network Curriculum YR 2
Growing Through Challenges
Constructive Discipline: Encouraging
Positive Behavior
How to Thrive as a Non-Traditional
Family
Raising Drug-Proof Kids
Creative Conflict Resolution
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
Family Relationships
Styles of parenting
Latchkey Kids and Other Child-care
Issues
Keeping Marriage Fresh
Family Meetings
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
Anchoring Children in Christ
Directing Your Child’s Spiritual
Growth
Fostering a Mission Spirit
Creative Family Worships
Occult, New Age and Kids
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Family Network Curriculum YR 3
The Developing Child
Emotional Development:
Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional
Health
Developing Talents and Gifts
Teaching About Work and
Responsibility
Preparing Kids for Adulthood in
the 21st Century
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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 Family
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Family Relationships
Family Bonding: Growing Warm
Relationships
Changing Family Roles
Taking Care of You
Encouraging Statements: Words that
Make a Difference
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Anchoring in Christ
Passing on Christian Values
Teaching Christian Courtesy
Growing a Spiritual Life: Involving
Kids in Private Devotions
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
The Developing Child
Teaching Kids to be Faithful
Stewards
Intellectual Development:
Learning in and Beyond School
Nurturing Creativity
Steps to Independence
Toys and Things for Kids
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Family Network Curriculum YR 4
Growing Through Challenges
Anger Management for Parents and
Kids
Dealing with Grief
Guiding Entertainment Choices
Family Finance
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Sample Program
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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Recommended Readings
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,
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QUESTIONS ?
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CHALLENGE
ARE YOU READY TO START AN
ADVENTURER FAMILY
NETWORK IN YOUR CHURCH?
YES! I AM
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