Parent trekNurturing Creativity and Care in Our Children by Jeanne Zimmerman Jantzi |
|
"When the children were young, our nighttime ritual was to say to them, ‘I am with you,’ and they would respond ‘and will keep you in all places.’ ‘I will trust,’ we would say, and they said, ‘and not be afraid. I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.’ " —Naomi Lederach in Parent Trek
Are you looking for a resource to help you raise your children to be more creative, generous, peacemaking, and joyful in today’s society? Volunteers associated with Mennonite Central Committee, an international relief and development agency, offer these "more-with-less" ideas on doing just that.Jeanne Zimmerly Jantzi follows the rhythms of life with children: shopping, school, play, traditions, celebrations, relationships, self esteem, and faith. Each chapter includes a meditation, brief essay, and reflection questions, along with a set of practical ideas to try.Includes table graces with words and music and a list of resources for children and parents.
"Each chapter is short enough for busy parents to read easily, yet crammed with insight." --Andrea Brown, mother and pastor
About the Author
Jeanne Zimmerly Jantzi with her husband, Dan, and sons Benjamin, David, and Paul are currently serving with Mennonite Central Committee in Indonesia. They previously served in Congo and Nigeria.