October 5, 2015

Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony

Dominique Book Review, Parenting and Kids Spiritual Parenting

Spiritual Parenting Book Cover

Spiritual Parenting: An Awakening for Today’s Families by Michelle Anthony is a book which I recently read.

What is Spiritual Parenting?.

In the book Michelle defines spiritual parenting as an approach to reminds me that it’s not my job to merely control my children’s behavior, but rather it is my job to model with authenticity what I have in my relationship with God through Christ

One needs to create spaces where GOD can work his wonders.

This can be through a variety of activities like a few of those listed below.

storytelling
faith community
service
stepping out of your comfort zone
modelling

There are 10 different environments which are exposed to in our lives where GOD resides. However before we start looking at these environments we need to pray and ask for GOD’s directions to guide us to reach our potential as a spiritual adviser to our kids.

The best way to get your child to understand and remember the Big Story /chapters in the bible is to tell stories based on your personal experience. We need to show how god uses the circumstances in our lives – both the positive and the negative- to bring us closer to himself. In this way our kids will be able to understand how GOD works in their lives too.

The faith of children is most likely to grow when
they have the opportunity to associate with
adults who are growing persons who know
and love God. The child’s faith is inspired
when he or she belongs to an inclusive
community that seeks to live out God’s love.
Catherine Stonehouse

My thoughts

Even though the kids may error in their ways it is up to us as an adult to guide them and send them down the right path. We are their spiritual guide here on earth and it is very beneficial for them to be provided with the various stones they need to help anchor their faith in GOD.

I have been struggling to find the best way to enhance the kids knowledge in GOD. Born a Catholic and having been through all the different rites and even Sunday school I do find my faith lacking.

There are many parts in the Christian faith that I have been questioning about its relevance in today’s world. Certain practices seem outdated and more man made then what is actually stated in the bible.

Reading the book gave me a better insight on how other Christian parents are bringing up their children and how they create an environment of responsibility at home with GOD at the center of focus.

Creating opportunities where children are able to take responsibility for their actions and ownership of their family members, school and community is what we should do as a parent.

It is important for one as a parent to take responsibility for oneself and be proactive . Lead by example as this is the best way of teaching a child.

Many a times while disciplining my kids I am unable to solve the problem as only stop- gap measures have been used. The root problem was not exposed and healed so that it no longer causes the negative problem. This is an area which I will have to focus on in order to accelerate the kids Spiritual formation.

Do grab a copy of the book and I’m sure it will make your journey as a parent much clearer.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% mine. This post has affiliate links.

October 1, 2015

AXA’s SmartFamily the Better Accident Coverage Package

Dominique Advertorials, Parenting and Kids Accident Coverage, AXA, AXA Assurance, Insurance

The set for the event launch for AXA Family Advantage

The set for the event launch for AXA Smart Family

Early in September I was invited to attend the launch of AXA’s Smart Family. Held at Joyden Hall at Bugis + the new concept in Accident insurance certainly wowed me over. Let me tell you more about it!!

What type of insurance is it ?

This personal accident plan for the family is like no other. It offers 8 services, designed to help minimise disruption to daily life during various stages of recovery.

Information board about AXA SmartFamily

As I walked into the hall there was an information board which gave a graphical explanation of the type of coverage that one gets on top of financial coverage once the individual/ family takes up the AXA Smart Family insurance. The extra services provided start when you are discharged from the hospital and certainly come in very handy for busy families who do not have extra help.

The host for the afternoon- Adrian Pang

The event was kicked off by the host Adrian Pang from FLY Entertainment who set the mood for the afternoon’s program.

Presentation by AXA’s Chief Technical Officer – Mr Johann Simon

Mr Johann Simon gave a presentation about the technicalities of the policy as can be seen in the above photo.

You can choose from 3 different range of sums insured ( $250,000, $500,000 and $1 Million) to suit your needs.

Customers can self-monitor and tract the cost of benefits($) they would like to claim for, as long as it is within the total coverage they purchased.

Explaining the benefits of the AXA SmartFamily Package

Mr Simon also gave a run down of the 8 services which are provided in the event that the insured needs assistance.

If you are injured and face difficulties during your recovery period AXA will provide these services.

Child Guardian
– Arrange and pay to fetch your children to and from school.
Home Nursing
– Arrange and pay for a nurse to attend to your follow up treatments or therapy at home
Consultation with a Therapist
– They will make appointments and payments for your therapy or rehabilitation services.
Doctor’s Home Visits
– Arrange and pay for a doctor’s visit for your follow up treatments
Home Modification
–Arrange and pay for modifications to your home to accommodate your disability.
Transportation for Medical Appointments
– Arrange and pay for transportation ( I.e. Taxi Service) to the hospital/ clinics for follow up treatment.
Housekeeping & Meal Services
– Arrange and pay for professional house cleaning and meal services.
Consultation with a Psychologist
– Make appointments and payment on your behalf for psychologist consultations.

I find these amazing as many other insurance companies out there do not provide such added services for their clients.

The face off challenge between Beatrice Chia and Sulami Yusoff

The face off challenge between Beatrice Chia and Suhami Yusof

To make it easier for the customer to understand about the 8 added benefits of the AXA SmartFamily Plan there was a friendly Face OFF between Beatrice Chia and Suhami Yusof, also from FLY Entertainment . Both teams had to answer a series of questions in a first to the buzzer race.

Categories which the contestants had to choose

Held in a “Pyramid Game” style challenge the two teams were given 8 different categories where questions would be asked. The first person who pressed the buzzer and gave the correct answer was awarded the points for the question.

The actors waiting for the stage cues

Actors performing different skids portraying the various services

To make the show more interesting there were 4 FLY Entertainment actors who had to improvise and act out short skids based on the category that was chosen by the team.

Their skits were really hilarious and entertaining and it really gave me a better idea about how AXA SmartFamily would work for me.

Singing Daddy’s Home

At the end of the event we were treated to the singing of the song Daddy’s Home by a group of children and FLY Entertainment singer Jill Marie-Thomas. The MC Adrian Pang also joined in the singing and took the song to higher heights.