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Drawing will be held tonight at 10pm CST!

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All you have to do is follow our blog and your name will be put into a drawing to get HALF-OFF one child's summer camp tution!!

Follow us, and get your friends to also follow us this MONTH and we will have the drawing APRIL 30th!!!

It is not too late to still FOLLOW today!

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Make this a SUMMER TO REMEMBER

as promised ... here is a "snapshot" of Lisa's new Hot topic, "A Summer To Remember!"

Based on Luke 2:52"... and Jesus grew in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God and in favor with man."

To make this a Summer to Remember... have your children like Jesus grow in these 4 areas!

(here is just a sample of all the fabulous ideas Lisa gave us...)

IN WISDOM...

*join a local library reading club

*take city tours (Mrs Bairds, Treasury, etc..)

*summer flash cards

IN STATURE

*enjoy family exercise together

*teach children cooking skills over the summer

*make commitments to drink more water

IN FAVOR WITH GOD

*have scripture memory

*family devotional

*read the bible together

IN FAVOR WITH MAN

*mission trips

*collect change and anonymously leave it for someone who needs it

*bake something and take it to a neighbor

Lisa to Launch a new Topic tomorrow! ... "A Summer To Remember!"

Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting mentor, will host an interactive talk about how to make this 2010 Summer- "A Summer To Remember"! in Plano, Texas at the home of Debbie Harper! Summer is quickly approaching and this CAN be the summer you have always wanted it to be! With a few quick tips, moms will be equipped to plan a summer their family will remember forever! Service opportunities, free day trips, family tradition ideas and spiritual growth-all in one summer!!! I can't wait to hear the Summer tips Lisa will give us to make 2010 a Summer to Remember! Please check back on the blog as I plan to post a few of Lisa's fabulous tips!

"Lisa Lesson"

Here we are having a blast enjoying our coffee while listening to Lisa share with us about Goal Setting thru the eyes of Christ... and learning is "Is Average Ok?" for our kids?! Sure it is, and we should celebrate the day to day things that our children do... that are just average!!

Lisa always says, "bring out the red plate (the special plate for special occasions) to celebrate the little things". Like getting a "b" on a test paper, when they fully applied themselves, doing something kind for a sibling, or even doing a chore without having to be asked.

We don't need to just celebrate the MAJOR achievements, we need to celebrate being AVERAGE!

At each Sky Gathering not only do we leave with great nuggets of parenting wisdom from Lisa Clark...but now you get an awesome notepad that you can jot down your grocery list on, send an encouraging note to your kiddo in their lunch, or a message pad to leave by your home phone :)

April Sky Gatherings!

Hostess: Laura Frawley
When: Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 am

Where: Plano, Texas
Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk about Goal Setting thru the eyes of Christ..."Is Average Ok?"

Hostess: Sarah Cryer
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 10:00 am

Where: Frisco, Texas
Topic: Please join us for coffee and bagels to hear Lisa Clark. Sky Mom's Parenting Mentor, talk about Loving your child too much-Is it possible? Boundaries and over-parenting!!!

Hostess: Diane Lay
When: Sunday April 25, 2010 at 5:00pm

Where: Prosper, Texas
Topic: Lisa Clark, founder of Sky Ranch Camps SkyMoms mother ministry will discuss setting goals as parents which results in confident parenting. When children are in charge of the family through their activities and busy schedules, it sets them up for failure. As parents, we don't want to feel out of control, so what can we do? We will look at various ways to rid our households of the chaos and ease back into an easier way of life. Dessert and Coffee will be served!

Hostess: Debbie Harper
When: Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 10:00 am

Where: Plano, Texas
Topic: Tori Miller, Sky Moms Ministry Director, and Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting mentor, will host an interactive talk about how to make this 2010 Summer- "A Summer To Remember"!

Summer is quickly approaching and this CAN be the summer you have always wanted it to be! With a few quick tips, moms will be equipped to plan a summer their family will remember forever! Service opportunities, free day trips, family tradition ideas and spiritual growth-all in one summer!!!

Hostess: Lori Dodson
When: Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm

Where: Frisco, Texas
Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk ... it is going to be GREAT!

May Sky Gatherings

Hostess: Stephanie Boozer
When: Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 10:00 am

Where: Prosper, Texas
Topic: Tori Miller, Sky Moms Ministry Director, and Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting mentor, will host an interactive talk about how to make this 2010 Summer- "A Summer To Remember"!

Summer is quickly approaching and this CAN be the summer you have always wanted it to be! With a few quick tips, moms will be equipped to plan a summer their family will remember forever! Service opportunities, free day trips, family tradition ideas and spiritual growth-all in one summer!!!

There is NO catch to this breakfast. There is nothing to buy and nothing to sign up for. Just come and start your day with me, Lisa and a little Sky Ranch!! Bagels and coffee will be provided!

Hostess: Melinda Hines
When: Friday May 7, 2010 at 9:30 to 11:30am

Where: The Avenue Church, 1401 Ferris Avenue, Waxahachie, Texas
Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk about Boundaries and over-parenting... "Loving Your Child Too Much- Is it Possible?"

Hostess: Raquel Dewitt
When: Tuesday May 11, 2010 at 10:00am

Where: McKinney Texas

Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk ... it is going to be GREAT!

Host a Sky Gathering!

Here we are

enjoying Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, share with

us about how to raise Godly kids while keeping the drama to a minimum :)!

Having a Sky Gathering in your home is free and we will provide all the refreshments too!

Please email me if you are interested in hosting a gathering in your home!

torim@skyranch.org

Jeremiah 29:11

Upcoming April Sky Gatherings!

Hostess: Amy Pawlowski
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk about Boundaries and over-parenting... "Loving Your Child Too Much- Is it Possible?"

Hostess: Laura Frawley
When: Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10:00 am
Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk about Goal Setting thru the eyes of Christ..."Is Average Ok?"

Hostess: Sarah Cryer
When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 10:00 am
Topic: Please join us for coffee and bagels to hear Lisa Clark. Sky Mom's Parenting Mentor, talk about Loving your child too much-Is it possible? Boundaries and over-parenting!!!

Hostess: Diane Lay
When: Sunday April 25, 2010 at 5:00pm
Topic: Please join us to hear Lisa Clark. Sky Mom's Parenting Mentor.

Hostess: Debbie Harper
When: Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 10:00 am
Topic: Tori Miller, Sky Moms Ministry Director, and Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting mentor, will host an interactive talk about how to make this 2010 Summer- "A Summer To Remember"!

Summer is quickly approaching and this CAN be the summer you have always wanted it to be! With a few quick tips, moms will be equipped to plan a summer their family will remember forever! Service opportunities, free day trips, family tradition ideas and spiritual growth-all in one summer!!!

Hostess: Lori Dodson
When: Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Topic: Lisa Clark, Sky Ranch Parenting Mentor, will host an interactive talk ... it is going to be GREAT!

Discipline 101

I was thinking about discipline the other day and began to think of the origins of the word. Originally the word “discipline” was defined as “Instruction given to a disciple.” Thus the word, discipline. Makes sense doesn’t it? But I can’t help but think we’ve lost sight of the disciple part. I think many of us stop short at discipline. We’re so busy with the responsibilities of life, that when we need to discipline our children we do just that. We discipline but don’t disciple. I think we could make huge strides if we made discipline a 2 part plan. First, discipline. Think of a creative and smart way to discipline my child so he “gets it.” Then, disciple him. Show him the correct response and attitude or the opposite way of handling the situation he got in trouble for in the first place. Our children are looking to us to show them the way, to “disciple” them. The world will not show our kids how to live godly lives. The world is teaching worldly values, characteristics and self-centeredness. We, as godly parents, can show our kids how to do it right.

BLOG FOLLOWER...APRIL...GIVE AWAY!!!

For the month of APRIL we will be motivating you to sign up to FOLLOW our Sky Ranch Sky Moms BLOG!! All you have to do is follow our blog and your name will be put into a drawing to get HALF-OFF one child's summer camp tution!!

Follow us, and get your friends to also follow us this MONTH and we will have the drawing APRIL 30th!!!

Follow us...you could be the WINNER!