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Talking to Kids About Tragedy: Do’s and Don’ts for Christian Parents
The unthinkable happened in Newtown, Connecticut, last Friday and we are still overcome with grief. This whole tragedy has hit close to home for our family in too many ways: We live less than an hour...
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Are Your Kids Ready for Christmas?
How ready are your children for the “big day”? Sure, their stockings are hung, the advent calendar is almost full and their teachers’ gifts are all passed out, but how prepared are they where it...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day – Family Style!
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to showcase your love for your family. If you are struggling to find a fun and new way to do that this year, consider throwing a Love Party. Don’t worry – it’s...
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Helping Kids Understand What Jesus Did on Good Friday
Helping children understand the crucifixion can be a difficult thing – many parents wonder how to talk to their kids about Good Friday. How do we explain to our children how another person’s death...
View ArticleAnswers to Questions Kids Ask About Good Friday and the Crucifixion
It is not uncommon for kids to have questions about Good Friday and the crucifixion. In the moment, we may struggle to find the answers. Here are four questions that kids ask and kid-friendly answers....
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Self-Esteem and Kids: A Christian Perspective
There seems to be a lot of confusion around this concept of self-esteem. Some parents are concerned about making sure that their children will have high self-esteem. Others think that a focus on...
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Just for Dads: A Homemade Mother’s Day Dinner Idea
One of the best gifts you can give Mom on Mother’s Day is the day off from cooking. Even moms who love to cook need a break once in a while. Maybe going out to dinner is not in the budget. Or maybe...
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How to Be a Real Superman- A Guide for Christian Dads
Photo credit: Karpati Gabor from morguefile.com Superman: Man of Steel will be opening in theaters this week. For many kids, and their fathers, he is the best super hero ever created. He arrived on...
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What Should Christian Parents Do About Halloween?
Halloween is a debated topic among Christian parents. You will find supporters and dissenters throughout the church body. So what are Christian parents to do with Halloween? I like to call upon...
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Getting to the Heart of Thanksgiving
There are a lot of great articles and posts all over the web with creative ideas on how to help your children embrace the spirit of thanksgiving. There are “thanksgiving trees” where kids can write...
View ArticleA Good Friday Family Devotional
Make the meaning of Good Friday come alive for your children with this family devotional activity.
View ArticleDoes My Child Need Therapy? If So, What Kind?
Seeking the right mental health treatment for your child may seem like a daunting task. It doesn't have to be. This article will explore the reasons to seek treatment and different options available...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Child’s Fear of the Dark
Many children go through a phase of being afraid of the dark. If you find yourself in a nightly battle with your child, here are some insights to help you get to the bottom of their fears.
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Celebrate the Christmas Season with a Jesse Tree (Advent Calendar)
Are you looking for a more meaningful way to prepare your hearts for the Christmas season? Consider a Jesse tree. With this simple daily activity you can keep Jesus at the center of your holiday...
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A Good Friday Family Devotional
If you are hoping to make the significance of Good Friday settle a little deeper in your children’s hearts this year, try this short family devotional on Good Friday morning. Supplies needed: Good...
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A Christian Parent’s Guide to Keeping Your Cool (2 Kings)
This article is part of our Parenting Through the Bible Series. Click here to learn more! Where in the Bible do you go when you are in distress? The Psalms for comfort? Proverbs for wisdom? The...
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