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    General Conference Human Sexuality Curriculum Preschool-Grade 12
    "This resource puts a deliberate, comprehensive understanding of God's wonderful plan for sexuality into the hands of parents, teachers and church leaders responsible for the education of children and youth." English, French and Spanish print versions...

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    Adventist Family Ministries 0-2 years-Lifelong
    Target areas for the Family Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church include premarital guidance, marriage and parent education, extended families, single parenting, step-family needs, and the family needs of singles. The development of relational...

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    Adventists and Human Dignity Tertiary
    "Why do we as a church believe and proclaim the dignity of every human being? Why is the right of every human person--the right to equality, health, freedom, personal and vocational opportunities, speech, and worship--regardless of race, religion, nationality,...

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    After the Wedding Comes a Marriage Tertiary
    Nancy Van Pelt talks about married life and some of the challenges couples face after the wedding. She offers several suggestions to help maintain a happy home.

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    Another Look at the Battle of the Sexes Tertiary
    "In many societies an uncertainty seems to grip men and women as to their roles. On the one hand, women, having won their right to the workplace after being excluded for centuries, feel stressed out from the pressures of trying to be "superwoman"--breadwinner,...

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    Answers for Me - Free Support for Life's Questions and Issues! Grade 9-Lifelong
    Read nuggets of practical common sense tips for holistic Christian living, organized by topic: family life, healthy living, spiritual growth, life notes, spirit renew, Bible bay, and story harvest, or search for more.

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    Before You Plan Your Wedding Grade 11-Lifelong
    Premarital education is proposed as the best way to prepare couples for married life. The church is one place where premarital education can take place. But it’s up to the couple to take advantage of the resources available to them.

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    Birth Order and Understanding Classroom Behavior Preschool-Grade 12
    How does the order we arrive in a family influence our behavior, personality and decisions? What part does it play in how our students learn? Download this 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation and handout to learn why one classroom management method doesn't...

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    Bringing Christianity into Courtship Grade 9-Lifelong
    "Because it involves the intention of marriage and establishment of a permanent relationship, courtship should be entered into with utmost seriousness and care. Here are eight helpful principles."

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    Christians and Homosexuality - Awareness, Understanding, and Healing Tertiary-Lifelong
    After hearing “too many desperate, heartbreaking cries in the wilderness of our church to ignore”, Blake felt it was his duty, all of our duty, to alleviate suffering and to generate awareness, spawn understanding, and foster healing where we can,...

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    Dating - Preparing for a successful marriage Grade 11-Lifelong
    "Dating proceeds through seven stages. Each stage has a function and purpose in establishing a basis for the relationship. If any stage is rushed or skipped, there is a gap in the development of the relationship, and problems result."

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    Dating and Sexuality - Guiding the Young Grade 5-Tertiary
    "The question is thus not whether young people should date but rather how they should do so."

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    Domestic Abuse Has No Excuse Tertiary
    Domestic Abuse cases often go unreported. There are several types of abuse and the statistics involved are frightening. The patterns and myths surrounding the violence of domestic abuse may shock you. If you are looking into reading about domestic abuse, this...

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    End It Now Resource for Students - There's No Excuse for Abuse Grade 7-Tertiary
    The North American Division section of the enditnow campaign has provided a printable poster or brochure specifically for teens, focusing on preventing relationship and dating violence.

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    Family Life Education Mentoring Curriculum Lifelong
    This website provides a curriculum resource for family life educators in the Seventh-day Adventist church to enhance their ministry through mentoring families within local church congregations.

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    Flourish - The Impact of an Intergenerational Program on Third-Grade Students’ Social and Emotional Wellbeing with Application to the PERMA Framework Kindergarten-Grade 12
    “Intergenerational programs are increasingly being recognised as a means of promoting wellbeing through connecting communities, promoting caring relationships, and combating loneliness and isolation…. The aim of this study was to measure the impact...

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    Gorgeous2God Grade 7-Tertiary
    Founded by the North American Division Assistant Director for Women's Ministries, this blog site is dedicated to connecting teen girls to God and tackling tough issues that challenge them every day. Categories include faith, real life, guy talk, and healthy...

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    Homosexuality and the Bible - What Is at Stake in the Current Debate Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The sexual distinction between male and female is fundamental to what it means to be human. Humankind-in-fellowship as male and female is fundamental to what it means to be in the image of God."

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    How to Talk to Someone You Love Tertiary
    "As we search for answers, many of our illustrations will be taken from marriage—perhaps the most crucial area of relationships. However, the guidelines we will discuss are good for any relationship in which two people care about each other. We...

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    Influence of Family Social Climate on Adolescents' Relationships with Peer Group and Best Friends Grade 7-Grade 12
    This study sought to determine the influence of family social climate on the relationships of adolescents with their group of friends and with their best friend....It is concluded that adolescents who experience in their family a social climate of relationship,...

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    Love or Infatuation? How to Tell the Difference Grade 9-Lifelong
    The author discusses the similarities and the differences between love and infatuation. Time is an important part in testing to see if what a couple is experiencing is love or infatuation.

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    Marriage & Relationship Grade 8-Lifelong
    The Adventist Book Center sells books and material on the topic of family and relationships including the following titles: 5 Steps to Christlike Living; Dangerous Relationships; A Guide to Successful Dating; Highly Effective Marriage; Intimacy: A Byproduct;...

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    Marriage - Surviving in an Age of Rampant Divorce Grade 12-Lifelong
    "A survey of critical issues during dating and courtship helps couples maintain a steady marriage and form a joyful relationship that will stand the test of time."

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    Married But Happy Tertiary
    Wanted: “Help meet.” Alfonso Valenzuela talks about the first couple, why marriages fail, divorce statistics, and more. He also has pinpointed ten characteristics of a happy courtship, eight wrong reasons for getting married, five benefits of marriage,...

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    Marrying a Non-Christian? Tertiary
    You may be one to have a question like “They go to church with me; I’m just sure they’ll convert eventually, would it be alright to date them?“ Perhaps even a question like “If they are a non-Christian with good morals, should...

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    Mixed Marriages Among Adventists Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Not too long ago, we could have all expected to be born, raised, and married in the same little village. Most likely our life partner would have been the boy or girl next door. Naturally, we would have been of the same race, shared the same culture,...

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    Narramore Christian Foundation Psychology for Christian Living Tertiary-Lifelong
    Find practical articles for classes on marriage and family, children, relationships, emotions, disorders, and counseling. "Psychology for Living is the website of the Narramore Christian Foundation, a Christian mental health organization dedicated to...

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    Preparing for a Happy Marriage Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Marriage is important, but preparation for marriage is just as important. Choosing a marriage partner is one of the most important steps a young person takes in life. Such a decision must not be taken lightly or hastily. Experience suggests that there...

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    Protecting Youth From Health Risk Behaviors Grade 5-Tertiary
    Adolescent sexual activity and alcohol consumption impact the quality of life for many youth today. What are the consequences and how can parents and the faith community help in preventing these behaviors?

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    Relationships - Cultural Contours or Biblical Mandate? Tertiary-Lifelong
    "A positive, monogamous, and intimate relationship makes growth and the integration of identity throughout our lives easier. Here, culture cannot be our ultimate guide, but the biblical mandate of close and loving relationships can be."

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    Safeliz - Lifestyle Books Grade 9-Lifelong
    A range of books on lifestyle, personal and spiritual development, including titles such as Enjoy It!, Less Stress!, Healthy Foods, Free from Drugs & Additions, Heart to Heart: the Art of Communication, To Adolescents and Parents, For Raising Your Child,...

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    Sexuality and Gender - A Biblical Perspective (2) Tertiary-Lifelong New!!
    “The church must do more than just point out the correct pathway forward on questions of sex and gender; it must also learn to minister effectively to those grappling with the effects of sin and the Fall on the sense of self and sexuality.”

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    Social Connectedness in the Digital Age - Senior Citizens’ Experiences Lifelong
    "By using the theory of connectedness, this study explored the experiences of senior citizens on social connectedness through face-to-face communication....The analysis of the data revealed five central themes: comfort in physical presence, strength...

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    Straight Talk About Sexual Purity Grade 9-Lifelong
    "But Christian young people always want to know: What’s right and what’s wrong before marriage? The unstated question is: 'How far can I go and still not sin?' There are many gray areas for which the Bible provides no clear-cut guidelines....

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    The Gift of Sexuality - A Biblical Overview Tertiary
    "The biblical account of creation and its narrative of marriage and family clearly teach that human sexuality is God’s gift to human beings, and its sanctity is to be fully exercised."

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    The Three Faces of Love Tertiary
    Len McMillan breaks love down into three faces - the “if” face, the “because” face, and the “in spite of” face. These faces show up, depending on our needs, wants, desires, and motivation. Which face is your face?

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    Those Who Revise and Those Who Revolt Grade 9-Lifelong
    "God’s voice is central and omniscient. His authoritative voice here at the climax to the Song is reminiscent of that in Eden, to another divine blessing upon the sexual union He already had proclaimed “very good” in the beginning....

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    Tips - A Vital Factor in Achievement Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Teachers' expectations of students must be high, as students learn about as well as teachers expect them to learn. A teacher's goal should be to help students achieve to their potential. This article discusses steps a teacher can take to help all students...

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    Two Cultures - One Marriage Tertiary
    Smith talks about interracial and intercultural marriages, and the environmental impact on marriage. He also talks about the importance of religious background and common interests.

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    Vibrant Life Kindergarten-Lifelong
    A magazine for healthful living. Includes features on health, stress, family life, kids, recipes, herbs, diet, exercise, sleep and more. Visit their website to order or read the online edition.

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    Waiting for Love Grade 11-Lifelong
    Led by God, the author found a love worth waiting for.

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    Waiting for Sex Grade 9-Tertiary
    "Is it possible in today's sex-saturated society for young adults who possess real sex drive and who are very much in love to put the brakes on physical affection? Most young adults have never set limits on their conduct, especially not their sexual conduct....

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    What's This Thing Called Love? Tertiary
    The question of true love conquering all, ways love is strange, and an up close and personal look at males and females is only the beginning of topics covered in this article. It gives examples that young adults will identify with. It concludes with 'A Love...

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    Wholesome Relationships in a Sex-crazed World Grade 9-Lifelong
    "To enjoy wholesome relationships in a sex-crazed world, it is important to follow carefully the paradigm sanctioned by the Bible and to set healthy boundaries ahead of time to help you avoid dangerous and life-altering dilemmas."

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    Why She Stays ... Why She Leaves Tertiary-Lifelong
    "An abusive relationship in which one is subjected to physical, mental, social, or spiritual violence or rejection has no place or justification within Christian parameters."

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    Wild About Wetlands Unit Plan Grade 4-Grade 6
    Destruction of wetlands environments has been a controversial issue in North America for many years... In this unit, students will explore a variety of wetlands life as well as various attitudes toward wetlands.

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    With Jesus in the Family - How Early Childhood Attachment Styles Influence Later Relationships, Both with God and in the Workplace 0-2 years-Kindergarten
    "Attachment styles profoundly influence human relationships throughout life, including aspects of religion and the workplace. Individual educators as well as educational institutions take on parental qualities in relation to those who rely on them. Depending...

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    Working with Social Media - Awareness and Cautions Tertiary-Lifelong
    "The potential of digital technologies can be fully used only when people understand their benefits and are able to manage them in their practical life. This means using them intelligently, knowing that one cannot depend on social media to shape one’s...