Simple Solutions for Families in the FAST LANE

Families are becoming increasingly busier. In most cases this adds to stress and puts a strain on relationships; but some active families have discovered a rhythmic pace – a heartbeat that works for them. Simple Solutions is a stethoscope to listen to each, individual pulse and develop a cadence as a family that benefits every family member.

“Are you a fast family?”               

You are if …

• You’ve tried to enter your password on your microwave.
• You have fifteen phone numbers to reach a family of three.
• You call your son’s cell and leave a voice mail, “Its time to eat.” And he text messages you back, from his bedroom, “What’s for dinner?”
• ‘Cleaning up the dining room’ means getting the fast food bags out of your SUV.
• You wake up at 2 a.m. to go to the bathroom and check your email on your way back to bed.
• You wonder why Starbucks doesn’t have drive-thru in your neighborhood.

Congratulations! You aren’t alone. Most of us are feeling hurried. Living at a fast pace isn’t necessarily bad, but feeling stressed is. More families report that they feel restless. But I have liberating news, “Good parenting does not have to be exhausting!” In fact, good parenting may involve doing LESS not more!

Simple Solutions deals with that all too-familiar question:  “Why Do We Rush?”

We will explore the 7 reasons why, and offer Hope for the Hurried Home

In a humorous, practical and realistic two-hour presentation, you will discover:

o   What is the best pace for my family?

o   We aren’t the same pace, what do we do?

o   Is peace really possible?

o   Is slowing down the only answer?

Based on Gallup Research and Tim’s newest book, Simple Solutions for Families in the FAST LANE

Two versions: general audience (public schools) and faith-based (Christian schools, churches).