I would like to announce that the decision has been made to not reregister Xylem Family Resource as a nonprofit in Colorado and Ohio or continue its federal tax-exempt status.
This decision was made for a variety of reasons and I can assure you that it was not made lightly. We pursued many options, including discussions with several individuals regarding the possibility of taking over the organization. At this time, there was not a good fit for either the organization or these individuals.
I cofounded Xylem Family Resource almost seven years ago and have personally invested a lot of time, energy, emotion, money, and love into Xylem and the beautiful families it had the privilege to serve. I have learned so much on this journey. I am honored that I was entrusted with this endeavor. And I am humbled that I got to play some role in the hundreds of families that Xylem was able to help toward restoration in the past seven years.
Xylem could not have been the ministry it was without all of the work of the contractors, educators, volunteers and supporters over the years. There were so many amazing people involved in this ministry dedicated to supporting families. Many of these individuals are still involved in serving families in some capacity and in a sense will be continuing the ministry of Xylem in their community in their own ways. It was an honor and privilege to be involved with so many wonderful people who had a desire to serve and support families.
When nonprofits are dissolved, their assets must be distributed to other nonprofits. All of the XFR assets are being distributed between Denver Community Church, Pomegranate Place, and Woman Come Forth, three organizations that have been amazing supporters of Xylem and have wonderful ministries that serve families in the Denver area.
I still very much believe in the mission of Xylem “to restore the sacredness of family” and that every family has the ability to experience God’s desire for them. I am not walking away from working with families and I would love to have you follow me on Facebook or on my blog www.parentingwhatipreach.blogspot.com or www.parentingwhatipreach.wordpress.com to see where life takes me next (I will still be writing!).
We know that Xylem has meant a lot to many of you. Please visit the Xylem Family Resource Facebook page in the next couple weeks and post any memories, photos, comments, etc. I know it would mean a lot to me and to others who have invested into Xylem Family Resource.
Finally, I would like to particularly thank the following individuals who have been instrumental in the success of Xylem through their leadership:
Former Governing Board Members:
Angela Seeling (cofounder) Jeff and Brenda Wright Vaun Swanson Karen Stickland Lori Mateer Geri Middleton Walsh Jenna Bauer Debra Dreyer Jen Phillips Erin Armand Tim and Nina Sloan Asa Wood Faith Donaldson
Former Advisory Board Members:
Kathy McMillian Tani Stone Mark LaFleur
Thank you so very much for all of your support.
Blessings to you and your family!
Tara Wood, on behalf of the board
Executive Director, Xylem Family Resource
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Tara Wood, M.A. has been one of Colorado's most respected parenting coaches and educators. She now resides in Hudson, OH. Tara supports parents beginning in pregnancy and continuing through parenting of teens by offering effective parenting advice and tips. Follow her paretning journey as she gives practical examples of how she implements positive parenting techniques with her own three children and get inspired to do the same!
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Tara can help!
Tara provides many resources to parents to help support them on their parenting journey including phone consults, private consults, in-home coaching (like those nannies on t.v.), and teaches classes and workshops on a variety of topics. She works with ALL family types including blended families, those with adopted children, and single parents.
Don't live in Colorado? Arrange for a phone consult or to correspond through e-mail.
Contact Tara Wood at tara@xylemfamily.org for more information on fees and how to get started on making your parenting experience easier and more enjoyable right away!
Contact Tara also for information on how she can come speak to your church, organization or small group.
About Me
Why Do This Blog?
I co founded Xylem Family Resource in 2004 out of a desire to help parents learn how to be more effective parents in a way that actually makes their parenting experience more enjoyable (and easier) while at the same time teaches their kids to be problem solvers, take ownership of their own behavior, and be loving and caring individuals...All this while creating strong healthy relationships between parent and child that will last a lifetime.
Probably the question I get asked most is, "Do you really do all this with your own kids?" And the second question I get most asked is "How do you do this with your own kids?"
I know that many people will say I'm breaking the rules by opening up my personal life in this way since I'm a parenting educator sharing my personal parenting stories. And apparently, that's a no-no. But I'm choosing to do this to show that even I have to be very intentional about my interactions with my kids. That sometimes it's really inconvenient. That I don't have this anomaly family with picture-perfect children who do whatever I say without any effort on my part. In fact, believe it or not, my kids are very strong-willed and I have experienced many of the challenges that most of the parents I work with have experienced.
I know the feeling of being so frustrated I want to hit my kids. I have had many times when my husband has had to jump in and help me get refocused when I've gotten stuck in a power struggle. I have had to apologize to my children for making parenting mistakes.
But in the end, I would like to say that I really do try to practice what I preach...or in this case, parent what I preach. I think that if there is any major advantage that I have in parenting is that I have to talk about good parenting so much with others throughout the week that I can't HELP but be a better parent with my own kids.
My hope is that I can show that I am a real mom with real kids doing real parenting on a day to day basis. And I can do it (most of the time) and so can you.
Probably the question I get asked most is, "Do you really do all this with your own kids?" And the second question I get most asked is "How do you do this with your own kids?"
I know that many people will say I'm breaking the rules by opening up my personal life in this way since I'm a parenting educator sharing my personal parenting stories. And apparently, that's a no-no. But I'm choosing to do this to show that even I have to be very intentional about my interactions with my kids. That sometimes it's really inconvenient. That I don't have this anomaly family with picture-perfect children who do whatever I say without any effort on my part. In fact, believe it or not, my kids are very strong-willed and I have experienced many of the challenges that most of the parents I work with have experienced.
I know the feeling of being so frustrated I want to hit my kids. I have had many times when my husband has had to jump in and help me get refocused when I've gotten stuck in a power struggle. I have had to apologize to my children for making parenting mistakes.
But in the end, I would like to say that I really do try to practice what I preach...or in this case, parent what I preach. I think that if there is any major advantage that I have in parenting is that I have to talk about good parenting so much with others throughout the week that I can't HELP but be a better parent with my own kids.
My hope is that I can show that I am a real mom with real kids doing real parenting on a day to day basis. And I can do it (most of the time) and so can you.
Xylem Family Resource and Related Links
Recommended Books
- Tim Kimmel, "Grace Based Parenting"
- William Ury, "The Power of a Positive No"
- Lewis Smedes, "The Art of Forgiving"
- Elizabeth Pantley, The No-Cry Solution Series including “The No-Cry Nap Solution: Guaranteed Gentle Ways to Solve All Your Naptime Problems”
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