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DPC-MARRIED COUPLES\u2019 MINISTRY

LIFE SKILLS IN THE FAMILY<\/strong>. By Rosemarie Twagirayezu-Kwimbere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflections on the Importance of Life Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 According to the Bible: Proverbs 22:6 <\/strong>\u201cTrain up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it\u201d NKJV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 According to the WHO, life skills are the abilities required for \u2018adaptive and positive behaviour\u2019, empowering individuals to effectively navigate the challenges of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 UNICEF characterizes life skills as an approach focused on developing behaviour, aiming to strike a balance between knowledge, attitudes, and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Have a united front- avoid divided language <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Demonstrate and Instill moral values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truthfulness and honesty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-discipline & Self Motivation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus and Self-Control Gal. 5:22-23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respect and valuing others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empathy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generosity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard working attitude<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Positive attitude- being optimistic about life and knowing that God Cares<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Trusting and Depending on God<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective Communication Skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important for language development, Social interaction, Self-expression and cognitive skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage your child to engage in discussions, express themselves and listen actively<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Timely Communication, Open Communication, Listening skills, Critical Thinking<\/strong> (\u2018why\u2019, \u2018what if\u2019 questions), Keeping in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: 
Basic Hygiene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Self<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Public Spaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: <\/strong>Health & Nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u2018We are what we eat\u2019- Importance of developing a varied palate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Teaching about Nutrition and demonstrating it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cooking <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Physical Exercises- Demonstrating it- Anyone SWIMMING?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Adequate Sleep? Sleep robbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: Good Manners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Be aware of Cultural differences and Changing Trends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 BUT, REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE! Do unto others as you\u2019d have them do to you Luke 6:31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Participating in House chores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: Time Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Do you have a plan for your day, week, months?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Do you instill the importance of time in your children through demonstrating it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family:<\/strong>Financial Literacy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Acquiring Money and wealth(Planning) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Budgeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Saving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Spending<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Investing in viable projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 How funds and wealth work<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Decision making<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Ability to analyze and evaluate information to guide their beliefs, decisions and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Children need critical thinking to make sense of the world around them and to solve problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: <\/strong>Independent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Develop it according to age:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach, Guide, Monitor, Give feedback, affirm progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrate that you trust the Child<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give tasks to challenge them<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: <\/strong>Negotiation Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Toddlers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Elementary School <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Teens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Young Adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Corporate World <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family:Taking on Challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Step out of your comfort zone <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Taking on new tasks <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Helps with personal growth & development <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Critical for self-improvement <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Skills in the Family: Coping with Failure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Life is full of Challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 No one is Immune<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank  You For Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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