Today on The Morning Thing we got to talk with Emily Morrison who is the program director of the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT). Emily talked about the Knox Addiction Conference.
Emily also told us about her work with Mental Health and Recovery of Knox County.
If you missed any of this talk with Emily click HERE.
Also if you want to visit KSAAT’s website click HERE.
On The Morning Thing we talked about 4-H and what it is and some of the things that can be done through its many programs.
For all about 4-H and more info click HERE
For the Knox County 4-H schedule click HERE
This morning we also talked with Mark Bennett about the new Ramser 4-H building coming to the Knox County fairgrounds. If you missed any of that click HERE.
We also talked with some of the construction workers who told us about the building and some of the challenges they have faced so far. All of that talk can be found HERE
On The Morning Thing today we honored dads. Fathers day is just around the corner and we wanted to make sure you have plenty of ideas for this Sunday.
We started of by talking about 5 unique ways to honor dads this Fathers day. If you missed any of those ways click HERE.
Then we talked about a list of things that might be on a father and daughter bucket list and you can find that whole list HERE
We also gave several ways for fathers to connect with their sons and that can be found HERE
We continued camp week this morning as we had the pleasure to talk with Head Coach Jared Ronai about his upcoming summer basketball camps.
For more information contact Coach Ronai at Jared.Ronai@mvnu.edu or call 740-392-6868 ext. 3120
Coach talked about the one day skills camp for high school and middle school athletes. Click HERE
Coach talked about the RULECougar day camp. Click HERE
Coach talked about the college prospect camp for those interested in playing basketball after high school. Cick HERE
Coach talked about the different team camps. Click HERE
Click HERE for registration on all MVNU Men’s Basketball Camps.
Find more information for all athletic camps HERE
We continued camp week this morning talking about MVNU Summer Quest. Summer Quest gives so many options for kids ages Preschool-8th Grade.
There are so many options to keep kids active and learning throughout the summer months and Summer Quest is a great example. Register now because sessions are filling up and some even have a wait list already.
For more information contact Amy Dubusky and here number is 740-397-9000 ext. 3455 or email summerquest@mvnu.edu.
For the homepage of Summer Quest click HERE
For Preschool Summer quest click HERE
For Early Elementary Summer Quest click HERE
For Upper Elementary Summer Quest click HERE
For Middle School Summer Quest click HERE
If you are a parent, you understand the struggle with raising a child. The Morning Thing crew understands and wants to help!
We found an incredible list of skills that are crucial for kids getting ready for a transition of leaving home.
Check out the full list here from imom.com
Today on the Morning Thing, we talked about teaching your kids to take ownership of their mistakes. For younger kids, this can mean “taming the tattletale”, but Focus on the Family also has advice for parents of teens. Click HERE to read more! As always, thanks for listening!
The Father and Son relationship is unique, special and very important.
www.allprodad.com has some great ideas for bonding time. Check out the full article HERE.
Here are a few ideas:
Some Dads might say, “I don’t have anything in common with my son”. What can you do?
Here is some parenting insight from www.allprodad.com
Click HERE for the full article.
The bible is clear about the need to take time for ourselves, time to rest and recharge.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV
God created a Sabbath for a purpose – to rest!
The Morning Thing shared 20 great ideas for “Me Time”. Cyndi Barber is a writer for imom.com
Cyndi said that she learned that spending time on herself was an investment in her future self and the overall health of her family. It opened her up to greater creativity, productivity, and concentration. It balanced out the selflessness that being a mother required. Me time helped Cyndi to be a better parent because it regenerated energy levels and the ability to fully engage and connect with her family.
Check out Cyndi’s great ideas! Click HERE for the full article!
For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we shared our Mom’s favorite way to spend Me Time. Click on each name for another great idea. Now….go take some ME Time this weekend!
Daria’s Mom likes to watch Hallmark movies. Click HERE
Hunter’s Mom likes to do pallet art. Click HERE
Marcy’s Mom works on crafts, especially ceramics. Click HERE
Trevor’s Mom loves puzzles. Click HERE
Rachel’s Mom (Marcy) likes to hang out with family and watch movies. Click HERE
Today, The Morning Thing talked about honesty.
Colossians 3:9-10 New International Version (NIV) says:
9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
We found 13 Ways to demonstrate Honesty from author, Frank Sonnenberg.
Click HERE for the full list.
We also shared 10 Ways to be a Man of Integrity from www.allprodad.com
Click HERE for the full article and insight on each tip from author, Mark W. Merrill.
Here are 10 ways to be men of integrity:
1. Root yourself in a moral foundation.
2. Be optimistic.
3. Don’t compartmentalize your life.
4. Be selfless.
5. Surround yourself with support.
6. Partner with a friend where you need to make progress.
7. Be in the habit of sharing everything with your wife.
8. Practice the habit of imagining the presence of someone whose opinion you value.
9. Hold your children accountable.
10. Have a “principle of the week”.
Rise and Shine 