At Jacob's Well we believe family is the primary influence in the spiritual formation of a child's life. We are committed to supporting and partnering with you through each exciting age, stage, and milestone.

JW FAMILY EVENTS

Check out all the events for JW Families this summer! JW Kids and JW Students have modified schedules during the summer months. Click to Download the PDF or pick up a printed copy at church this weekend!

Parenting Journey

The Parenting Journey series is offered at various times throughout the year. This series empowers and equips parents by taking an in-depth look at topics important to each stage of development. Guest speakers, resources, and Q&A sessions are all part of this powerful series.
Contact Heather Griffith to learn more:   

Baptisms

Baptism at Jacob's Well is a public profession of faith made by individual decision. If you and your child would like to learn more about baptism, attend either the adult or parent/student baptism class.
Contact Heather Griffith to learn more:   

Family Dedications

One of the first steps we take in partnering with parents, and a beautiful expression, declaring the partnership of church and family in a child's spiritual formation. 
Contact Erika Ehrnhard to learn more:   

Trust-Based Relational Intervention

(TBRI) A well-researched and biblical parenting approach for families and children from all stages, ages and backgrounds. Specific principles are taught to build trustworthy relationships by setting up both the caregiver and child for success, so the "real" child can be seen.
Contacts:
Tracey Robb, TBRI Practitioner/Educator MAOT:   
Heather Griffith:   
Erika Ehrnhard:   

Resources 

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Family Life Blended
Strengthening stepfamilies and preventing re-divorce
http://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended

Not My Kid
Inspiring positive life choices
https://notmykid.org/about-us/

Read Aloud Revival
Lists of books to read out loud to help families connect through stories
https://readaloudrevival.com/start-here/

Just A Phase
Caring for kids in each life stage
http://justaphase.com/

The Parent Cue App
An app that gives parents something to do each week to guide kids to deeper faith
http://theparentcue.org/app

Developing A Godly Family
A resource for raising healthy families
https://www.intoxicatedonlife.com/

------ Drugs and Addiction ------

Teen Behavior Expert: Josh Shipp
Empowering a child by investing in their life
https://joshshipp.com/one-caring-adult

How to help a kid with a potential addiction to drugs or alcohol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUqvdLPdcTU

How to talk to your kid when they reference drugs or alcohol on social media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhUSaGc33Dw

The Addiction Center
Information about teen drug abuse
https://www.addictioncenter.com/teenage-drug-abuse/

National Institute of Drug Abuse
Monitoring the Future Survey: High School and Youth Trends
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/monitoring-future-survey-high-school-youth-trends

Teen Challenge
Christ centered solutions for life controlling issues
http://www.teenchallengeonline.com/

Addiction is Real
A parenting toolkit for each age and stage
https://www.addictionisreal.org/parent-toolkit

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
Reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness
https://www.samhsa.gov/

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
A non-profit that supports families struggling with their child's substance abuse
https://drugfree.org/

Teens Health
Learning about Marijuana
http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/marijuana.html?WT.ac=ctg#catdrugs

Drug Slang
Learning the words used to reference different drugs
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/6519175/Drug-slang-what-police-must-learn-A-to-B.html

Growing Up Drug Free
A Parents Guide to Prevention
https://northwoodscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Growing-Up-Drug-Free-a-Parents-Guide-to-Prevention.pdf

------ Technology and Pornography ------

Protect Young Eyes
A resource to learn about internet safety
https://protectyoungeyes.com/

Parenting the Internet Generation
Free eBooks for teaching digital discernment
http://www.covenanteyes.com/e-books/

Fight the New Drug
Learning about the harmful effects of pornography
https://fightthenewdrug.org/

Protect Young Minds
Protecting children from pornography and promoting healing
https://protectyoungminds.org/

Teen Safe
Allowing parents to monitor their child's phone
https://www.teensafe.com/

------ Podcasts ------

Parenting on Purpose
15-minute episodes providing solutions to common parenting struggles
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-on-purpose/id387957571?mt=2

Dad Tired
For Christian husbands and fathers
https://www.dadtired.com/

God Centered Mom
For Christian wives and mothers
http://godcenteredmom.com/

if you need help finding any parenting resources, CLICK HERE to submit a request to our Family Team. We will be happy to help you!