Mom's Night Out: Game night August 7!

It's time for another Mom's Night Out! Time to get out of the house for an evening and have some fun! Join us at the home of Monica Sieh for a game night on Saturday, August 7, starting at 7pm.

Moms, bring a snack to share and a fun party game if you have one! RSVP to campbellmops@gmail.com for directions or let us know if you'd like to carpool or need a ride!

Join us Sunday, July 18 at 7pm

A casual and intimate worship experience with insightful messages, personal testimony, and heartfelt worship. Monthly, in the Oak Room, with Ken McAlpin and Michele Klein on vocals and guitar, and Daniel Monroe on bass. Childcare is provided. First-time guests will be welcomed with a free visit at our espresso cart. Bring a friend! For more information, visit the AWE Facebook page.

Raising Community-Minded Kids

This guest-post is brought to you by one of our favorite Campbell MOPS speakers, Teresa Drake! For more great insights and "Simple Truths for Authentic Living," visit her website at www.TeresaDrake.com

It's Never Too Early to Teach Children to "Do Their Fair Share"

Summertime. Time to relax. Time to have fun. And the perfect time to teach the kids new chores. That's right, new chores.

So many times throughout the year I've wanted to institute a few changes around our home, but the pressure of school-related time constraints kept my goals on hold. Long summer days, and the absence of the regular school-day routine, makes it an ideal time to change things up a bit.

Sure, we'll still be playing and exploring, but we'll also be learning more about personal responsibility, contributing to the community (our family and household operations) and getting the job done right. Yes, that last part is REALLY important to me, so I will make it my business to make it important to my children.

There's a lot of talk these days about kids and their collective sense of entitlement. So, rather than simply ranting about how unacceptable and annoying it is, I'm going postal, I mean, proactive! My kids will learn new ways to contribute to the well-being of their community via house-cleaning chores; a novel thought, indeed. While I don't expect them to jump for joy, as they're too old to enjoy being "big helpers," I do anticipate (okay, really I hope to see) their sense of pride and joy at a job well done.

The key to success will be tempering my type-A tendency and gold star expectations with their age-appropriate abilities. That's the challenge for all of us parents looking to instruct our kids in the fine art of...sweeping, mowing, dishwashing, vacuuming - you name it. Presumably, we've had years to perfect our approach, but our children are mere beginners. And let's not fall into the "when I was your age" trap; remember, it's not about you.


Four things influence the process of motivating children to do their chores, according to John Covey, in his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families: A Proactive Family Guide.

• Parents must model being responsible by doing housework themselves.
• Parents must have a caring relationship with each child in the family.
• The culture in the home must be cooperative. Do you do things together? Do you help each other?
• Parents must see chores as an opportunity to teach their children both important life skills and values.

To keep your chore-ambitions in check, take a peek at the websites below that list suggestions for chores by age.

Age Appropriate Household Job Charts (www.workingmom.com)

Assigning and Charting Chores (life.familyeducation.com)

Got Girls? Great Opportunity for a Free Photo!

Thanks to MOPS Mom Renee Fahs for this tip!

Gary Parker Photography of Willow Glen is looking for 12-18 month old girls who are not afraid of dogs (better if they live with one) to be apart of a photo shoot for Buster Brown Shoes. The photo shoot is June 24th and 25th. If your child's picture is chosen, you will receive $150 and a "photographer's choice" print.

If interested, e-mail a few photos (one good head shot and 2 photos with a dog) to Kathryn Dubose (Renee's neighbor) katscodub@yahoo.com .

Ahoy mateys! VBS is coming up, June 15-18!

Sign up today for 2010 VBS High Seas Expedition!

When is it?

June 15-18, 6:15 – 8:45pm, for children from the age of 4 through 5th grade! It's a lot of fun for all children involved! There will be crafts, singing, games, small group activities, and more!

Vacation Bible School is filling up quickly!
E-mail campbellmops@gmail.com with your child’s/children’s name(s), current age/grade. Or call 378-4900, x228 for more information! Space is limited to 250 kids – so hurry, sign up today! Let the Vast Voyage begin!

Fiesta! Mom's Night Out on June 5

Join us for a fun-filled and relaxing evening at the home of Tali Roberts on Saturday, June 5 starting at 6:30pm.

Moms, bring a Mexican-themed dishes like chips, salsa, guacamole, rice, bean, enchiladas, etc. Drinks, dessert (fresh, homemade churros!) and atmosphere will be provided by our hostess! RSVP to campbellmops@gmail.com for directions or let us know if you'd like to carpool or need a ride!

Parents' Time Out--Free Childcare May 28!

Moms and dads who are with their kids all day need an occasional “time out” to recharge. Time to be alone, run errands, or meet a friend without the kids! That's why the Campbell Church is offering FREE childcare on the last Friday of the month!

Time Out for Parents is fun, free childcare for infants through age 5, from 8:30am to 12 noon.

Drop off your kids between 8:30 and 9:30am.
Pick up anytime before noon.

Call 378-4900, x264 by Monday, May 24!
The deadline for registering is a little earlier this month due to the strong response last month. Please leave a message with your child(ren)’s name(s), age(s) and your contact information. This is a great opportunity for you and a friend to drop your children off together and go get a coffee and catch up!

Space is limited--and this is the last Parents' Time Out until the fall, so don't miss it!