The Mom's Notes presentations have been written by Joey and Carla Link, National Ministry Overseers for Growing Families Int'l to give practical application to the biblical principles learned in the GFI parenting curriculum, Growing Kids God's Way ( Let the Children Come Along the Virtuous Way ). The 40 presentations that comprise the Mom's Notes give detailed explanation and suggestions on how the principles in GKGW can be used at each stage of a child's growth and maturing process.

Parent educators Joey and Carla Link have partnered with Growing Families International since 1994. They serve on the GFI National Ministry staff. Prior to that, Joey served for 16 years on pastoral staffs in the area of youth and family ministries. Carla’s background is in social work. Together they bring a unique blend of biblical teaching and practical application to parents desiring to raise obedient, respectful, and responsible children and teens. They are the parents of three children; Michael (married), Briana, and Amy.

Mom's Notes are offered in audio and written formats. The notes provide the script that Carla uses while being taped. During the taping session, she adds additional illustrations, and at the end of each session (when time allows) she takes questions from the audience. The teaching is designed to follow the instruction given in Titus 2:5, "Older women are to teach the younger women how to love their husbands and raise their children."

Tapes and notes or CDs and notes come together in Volumes. Each volume contains 8 presentations. The presentations can be purchased as volumes, individually, or in 2 or 3-part sets. When purchased in a volume, the presentations (both audio and written notes) come in attractive binders. The presentations are around 70 minutes in length and the notes average 10-12 pages.

Mom's Notes are intended for those parents (yes dad's too!) who have completed the GFI parenting course, Growing Kids God's Way ( Let the Children Come Along the Virtuous Way ). Without the foundation of that curriculum, the teaching can easily be taken out of context. Joey and Carla are thankful to Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo for their support and encouragement of the Mom's Notes , and for the Ezzo's permission to use the teaching in the GFI parenting curricula as the foundation for the information shared in these presentations.

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