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RESOURCES FOR HERITAGE FAMILIES

Parent
Toolbox

Encouragement, practical tools, and faith-based resources for your parenting journey.

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Welcome to the Heritage Parent Toolbox!

This resource is designed to encourage, equip, and support families as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. Explore helpful tips, practical tools, faith-based encouragement, and resources to help you grow together as a family while building a strong foundation in Christ.

Parent Toolbox Workshops

Watch the workshop recordings, explore the tools, and take home a printable guide in English or Spanish.

WORKSHOP 1

Building the Heart Before
Correcting the Behavior

The words we speak can shape the way our children see themselves. Learn how to address behavior while affirming your child's identity in Christ with the “Say It Different” approach.

Watch Workshop 1

Revisit this faith-based lesson at your own pace, then use the accompanying take-home guide to put it into practice.

Practice “Say It Different”

1. Address the behavior.
Calmly name what happened without attacking your child's character.

2. Affirm identity.
Remind your child who they are in Christ.

3. Teach the better choice.
Explain and practice what they can do instead.

4. Encourage and repeat.
Consistently use words that build identity and guide future choices.

TRY TO SAY THIS:

 ̶“̶Y̶o̶u̶'̶r̶e̶ ̶b̶e̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶l̶a̶z̶y̶.̶”̶​̶

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​“God has given you the ability to work with diligence. Let's take the next step together.”

Take the lesson home.

Download the full Workshop 1 handout, including additional examples and a family faith challenge.

FAMILY FAITH CHALLENGE

This month, intentionally “Say It Different” when correcting your child, and notice how encouragement shapes their choices.

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PROVERBS 23:7 • NKJV

WORKSHOP 02

Helping Children Regulate
Before They Respond

Big emotions can make wise choices difficult. Discover how to help children calm their minds before correction through the “Calm First” approach and model Christlike self-control.

Watch Workshop 2

Watch the video and explore the resources below to put these tools into practice at home.

Practice “Calm First”

1. Notice the behavior.
Recognize early signs of becoming overwhelmed.

2. Calm together.
Use calm words, prayer, breathing, or a quiet break.

3. Connect before correcting.
Acknowledge feelings before discussing choices.

4. Teach and restore.

Teach the better choice once your child is calm.

TRY TO SAY THIS:

 ̶“̶C̶a̶l̶m̶ ̶d̶o̶w̶n̶ ̶r̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶n̶o̶w̶!̶”̶
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​“I'm here with you. Let's take a few slow breaths together.”

Take the lesson home.

Download the full Workshop 2 handout, including more example phrases, a family faith challenge, and a Parent Toolbox tip.

FAMILY FAITH CHALLENGE

When your child feels overwhelmed, pause before correcting. Help them calm first, then teach with grace.

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PROVERBS 23:7 • NKJV

Parent Toolbox Tip

Calm is contagious. Your calm presence models Christlike self-control.

Four smiling elementary students at a classroom table.

Growing stronger together.

Faith and family are at the heart of Heritage. We hope these resources encourage and support you in every season of parenting.

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