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Groups can look and be different! The key is that we all need help and support on the journey of parenting. Here are a few ways you can get connected or use our nextTalk resources for your group.
- nextTalk hosts structured online parenting groups every fall and spring. Registration is announced in our newsletter and on social media at the beginning of each semester.
- When we speak at Christian churches and schools, groups are often launched after the event to go through our 9-week video study. This keeps the conversation going and establishes a support group in your own community.
- If you want to go through our faith-based video study with a few friends at any time, it’s easy to watch the 30-min video on your own and then meet for coffee or hop on a Zoom to discuss.
- We have some parents who listen to our new podcast content each week and then meet in-person or use an online platform to discuss (for example, you could use a closed Facebook group, a group text, Zoom, etc.)
At the end of the day, we want you to find support and encouragement from the people around you. Together, we can be empowered and tackle the challenges of keeping our kids safe in a digital world!
If you have a question about groups, please fill out the form below.
Current Online Groups
Kim Nichols’ Book Study
Our team member wrote a new book!!! Kim Nichols will walk you through her newly released book about fear and parenting in all ages and stages.
Kim is a survivor of sexual abuse. When her daughter asked to sleep over at a friend’s house, Kim froze in their kitchen because she had so much fear! Whether you are an abuse survivor or not, sometimes fear takes over. We want you to overcome the urge to hover so you can form a healthy relationship with your kids!
Dates: Feb 1 – March 8
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm CST
Leader: Kim Nichols
Book: Love Rises: The Journey from Fear to Love-Focused Parenting
For more information email kimnichols@nextTalk.org
Podcast Study
New group!!!! The co-host of our podcast wants to try something new and be available to mentor young moms! Kim Elerick & Kim Nichols will design the content around YOU. In week one, we’ll discuss your fears and concerns. Based on that, we will generate a list with instructions on what podcast to listen to each week to prepare for discussion.
If you have a preschooler – 4th grade, sign up now!
Feb 2 – March 9
Thursdays, 11:30-12:30pm CST
Leaders: Kim Elerick & Kim Nichols
For more information email kimnichols@nextTalk.org
Mandy Majors’ Book Study
Mandy will take you through her award-winning books and cover topics like social media, pornography, dating, sexuality, transgender, sleepovers, suicide, etc.
If you have a kindergartner through 8th grader, this group is for you. Starts soon on Jan 25!!
Jan 25 – March 8
Wednesdays, 11-12pm CST
Leader: Mandy Majors
Books:
Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World: A Solution That Works
TALK: A Practical Approach to Cyberparenting and Open Communication
High School & Beyond
If your kid is a high schooler or older, this group is designed specifically for you! We want this 6-week group to be a place where you can talk, share, ask, laugh, commiserate and support one another during one of the most interesting seasons of parenting! We’ll discuss boundaries, expectations, drugs/alcohol, dating, relationships and sex.
Feb 1 – March 8
Wednesdays, 2-3pm CST
Leaders: Kim Nichols & Holly Bristol
*At this time, groups are for women only.
*Groups are capped at 20 attendees. First come, first serve.
*Books are encouraged, but optional and purchased at your own cost.
*Groups are free.
For more information email kimnichols@nextTalk.org