52 Family Time Ideas: Draw Closer to Your Kids as you Draw Your Kids Closer to God [Paperback]

Timothy Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

Launch a Tradition of Love, Laughter, and Learning--Together

Is your family going five different directions at once? Do you long for quality family time--where everyone's together, away from the TV and computer, doing something fun yet meaningful?

With 52 Family Time Ideas and about 20 minutes a week, even the busiest of families can establish and enjoy regular times together that will have a lasting impact.

For each week of the year, including holidays, you'll find an easy-to-follow activity plan to help you and your kids discover and experience timeless principles for strong families. Through games and other activities, as well as short Bible readings and guided discussions, your family will be drawn together and closer to God.

Ideal for families with kids from ages 4 to 14.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...Timothy Smith offers you the structure and ideas to build lasting bonds of loyalty through creating fun memories together..." -- Heather Ivester, christianwomenonline.net

"...an invaluable resource that will help families to connect and learn about God's Word in a fun, non-studious manner." -- Melissa Parcel, curledupkids.com

"...practical ideas and ... straightforward presentation ... can lead to some meaningful moments for families to enjoy." -- Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com

"If you're ready to reconnect with your kids, pick up a copy of 52 Family Time Ideas today." -- Alyice Edrich, thedabblingmum.com

"This is the kind of resource I'd like to purchase for every family in my congregation, not just for the library." -- Church Libraries

About the Author

Timothy Smith is a family coach, speaker, president of LifeSkills for American Families, and the author of several books, including Connecting With Your Kids and Family Traditions. A thirty-year veteran of working with families, Tim and his wife have two young-adult daughters and live in Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House; Reprinted edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764202405
• ISBN-13: 978-0764202407
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR CHILDREN, March 6, 2007

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Heather Ivester (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 52 Family Time Ideas: Draw Closer to Your Kids as you Draw Your Kids Closer to God (Paperback)

If you're a parent, do you long to create meaningful family time with your children?

Parent coach Timothy Smith offers you the structure and ideas to build lasting bonds of loyalty through creating fun memories together--in only 20 minutes a week!

Following up the success of his book, Connecting With Your Kids, Timothy Smith's latest work will help you "draw closer to your kids as your kids draw closer to God."

Each of the 52 chapters is a stand-alone session that includes a list of materials, warm-up, scripture reading, discussion, and family activity. He also includes helpful tips for adapting the session for various age groups.

The session ends with a wrap-up and prayer. There are plenty of activities to coincide with special occasions and holidays.

If you find yourself needing to lead a Sunday school class or youth group, this book will save you the time and stress of having to come up with lessons and activities from scratch--leaving you with more time to enjoy your own family!

--Christian Women Online Book Buzz

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars fun activities, July 15, 2009

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Jennifer Kleiss "homeschoolingtwo" (woodstock, ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 52 Family Time Ideas: Draw Closer to Your Kids as you Draw Your Kids Closer to God (Paperback)

My kids love the activities and look forward to our "family time". I like how the verse is connected to the activity. It gives our family an opportunity to share how we feel about eachother and what God is doing in our family. I do however, have to take bit more time explaining how the activity relates to our family and God, but my kids are younger and their attention wanders after the activity is over. I think the content is perfect for elementary age kids!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun For Kids, November 15, 2006

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Alyice Edrich "TheDabblingMum.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 52 Family Time Ideas: Draw Closer to Your Kids as you Draw Your Kids Closer to God (Paperback)

Are you tired of trying to come up with money, in order to get away and spend time with your kids? In 52 Family Time Ideas, Smith helps parents stay home, save money, and cherish their time together. Each section includes a Biblical verse, questions to cause family members to speak to one another, and a game--from household items--to help family members laugh and play together. While the book is designed for children under 14 years, there's a small section to show how to convert each activity so teenagers will take part.