In the midst of all the daily activities common to every family—meal preparation, laundry, school and social activities, settling disputes, schedules, tears, laughter, etc., what are the core essentials that family leaders need to address in order for a family to experience balanced growth?

Select any of the following subjects and you will be taken directly to the supporting resources.

LIVING ACCORDING TO GOD’S CREATIVE DESIGN

• Building Positive Relationships
  • Building family unity and team spirit.
  • Becoming an encourager.
  • Building a positive relationship with your child the E-Way.
  • Personal Esteem & the 2 basket system.
• Serving Others in love.
• Life Long Learning.

SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION

DISTINCTIVE PARENTING

PERSONAL & FAMILY MISSION/VISION STATEMENTS

• How to write a personal mission/vision statement
• How to write a family mission/vision statement

FAMILY MEETINGS

SPIRITUAL LIFE

• Lord, Today I Will Pause
• Lord, I Will Pause
• 3 L’s X 3 + 1
• The See* Method of Bible Study
• Let’s Face It
• From My Desk
• Note to encourage

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HEALTHY HABITS

SUCCESSFUL PROBLEM SOLVING

MANAGING FAMILY FINANCES

• The 5 Point Plan to teach children financial management

COMMUNITY LIFE

FULFILLING THE 10 JOBS OF A PARENT

As you review and study each of the above essentials, list every strength (the things you are doing well). You may want to add them to your Strength Journal. You can then strengthen them by following the pattern of strengthening a strength as outlined in the Program Overview, The Family Leader Review and How to Strengthen a Strength.

Also list your weaknesses, then go to What to Do With Weaknesses.

Remember, we grow by strengthening a strength.