Parents First Initiative

What's the legacy you want to leave with your kids?

What an amazing celebration last night at Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church for our fifth Raising Highly Capable Kids Graduation through the Parents First Initiative! We are so proud of the 43 graduates who invested 10 weeks of their lives investing in their parenting!

Also, a special shout out to this cohort's school partners Central Gwinnett High School, Jordan Middle School, Moore Middle School, Simonton Elementary, Lawrenceville Elementary, Winn Holt Elementary, Rock Springs Elementary, and our collaborator Georgia Center for Opportunity.

Together we are helping families in the City of Lawrenceville thrive!

Building your summer reading list? Check out "Raising Good Humans"! It's a great complement to your parenting journey, especially if you've gone through one of our parenting classes.

As our Spring Parents First Initiative graduation approaches, we're taking a look back in our latest podcast episode at last semester's graduate experience and how the class has shaped parenting in the months since. We so enjoyed chatting with parent Noel Stuart for this one!

Find the LV Parents Podcast here:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/6IoUMdwrJKY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/039iRZW97gMDYturCv7TAo?si=_qc72cxVQXa70RLk16Hfjg

Spring offers great opportunities to immerse your little ones into faith building activities that you can lead! Check out this free workbook from Christian Liberty Homeschools for some cool ideas to incorporate into your everyday routine (especially on Sundays like this one 🌷)
https://www.homeschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spring-Fun-Activity-Book.pdf

It's the last week of parenting classes! We're so proud of all of our parents for completing and engaging in this journey. One parent shares that they've gained accountable community from their experience.

What have you gained from your 10-week class experience? Let us know in the comments!

We are "Easter People", living with the hope and joy of the risen Jesus through our words and actions. Easter isn't just a once a year event. It's a transformative way of living, a demonstration of God's love for us and for the world.

How is your family aiming to live as "Easter People"? What do you want to teach and model to your kids about how the way we live should mirror the risen Jesus all year long? Comment below so we can share ideas with each other!

Check out this devotional exercise for parents titled “Quick to Listen: A Parent’s Reflection on Conflict"! It’s designed to help parents set aside time to focus on how they navigate conflict in the home.

What's one way you've found that works in navigating conflict at home? Share your wealth of knowledge in the comments below so we can all help each other!

Download the resource here:https://ministrytoparents.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Kids/Toolbox+Resources/April+Toolbox+Resource+Kids.pdf

Spring Break brings with it many joys (extra time, beautiful weather, and extra time together) but can also leave parents feeling pressured to create memorable experiences without many ideas to pull from!

In our latest podcast episode, Ashley Hilliard and Audrey Goodwin chat about ways to make even small moments intentional and connecting and low-lift ideas for creating a little magic with your kids when they're free from school.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zfnbeviTQoM6E0ifFUXBd?si=685f444ad59945cf
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/86n9adtbKkA

Happy Easter! May your family have a meaningful day celebrating the hope that Jesus's resurrection offers.