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Bartley Family Life Resource

Welcome! We hope the resources here will serve you well. The Lord bless you and your family!

During such times of uncertainty and fear, it is fitting for us as God's children to call upon our God who is our refuge; and to find strength, peace and resource for what is most pressing on our hearts and minds. May this soft meditation encourage you to slow down and draw near to Him in everyday living.

Spending more time at home with each other? Why not take this time to:
1. Appreciate each other's presence and deeds (say it and mean it!)
2. Make mini conversations during meals (the casual to spiritual)
3. Affirm each other's strengths and gifts (build each other up!)
4. Have 1-to-1 deeper conversations (the "thank-you, sorry and it's okay")
5. Pray together and encourage others (serving together)

What in the world is God doing in Covid-19?
The coronavirus has lurched the world in crisis mode in only weeks. What is God doing in all this? What if we could just ask him—and then, what if we would really listen to his answer? What would he say?
Read on to find out

How Teenagers can protect their mental health during Covid-19
6 strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal. Share this with your teen. And may I add, a 7th one, praying to Jesus, the prince of peace
Read Full Article by Unicef

Global study warns: biggest risk for S’porean kids is cyber bullying
As the current situation may call for us and our kids to spend more time in cyberspace, are we aware of what's going on in our kid's cyberworld?

A new study of 30 countries has warned of a “cyber pandemic” among children aged eight to 12 years, with four in 10 Singaporean children in this age bracket at risk of cyber bullying. The picture is even worse for teenagers.
Read Full Article here
FREE RESOURCE: How Parents can help your child stay safe online
TIP: How Parents can help if your child is bullied in school

Two Years On, Where Has Same-Sex Marriage Taken Australia?
Is there such a thing as a 'slippery slope' when marriage gets redefined? Kurt explored what is happening in Australia and why it is important to heed what Jesus has been saying for 2 thousand years regarding marriage. Read Full Article
In SG: High Court judge dismisses 3 constitutional challenges to Section 377A

BCC Parents on Facebook

A community for parents of kids aged 0-19 in Bartley. Sharing on parenting topics - both spiritual (e.g. family devotions, helping children to grow spiritually, Sunday School programme) and practical (e.g. hand me downs, trading kids books, doctor recommendations, etc)

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We welcome your ideas and feedback for family life @ Bartley and the same goes for testimonies - send us your stories to bless other families!
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First Step

For some of us, things may be challenging in our families. May I encourage you to take the first step to share with someone you trust. You may also drop us a note here and we will have someone to listen and journey with you.

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