Having conversations with our kids is critical for building a solid foundation of trust, demonstrating steadfast love, and teaching them how to grow as a young person. These 50 questions to ask your kids are a great starting point for conversations around the dinner table.
Ages 9-12 (Preteen/Tween)
Help your children understand what it means to be a priceless creation of God, no matter their age or stage.
Bullying and cyberbullying may be prevented with intentional parenting. However if it does occur, there are some ways that parents can respond to help their kids cope.
Living a life of prayer benefits you, but it also trains your children in how to pray. So find little ways to pray for your kids throughout the day.
Help your children understand the true meaning of courage.
Do you know who your children are interacting with online?
As grandparents, we have the unique opportunity to lead our grandchildren towards Jesus through our actions, thoughts, and example.
Recognize the differences in how your children learn.
Help your teens discover their spiritual gifts as a means for helping them gain direction in their life.
Kintsugi is the art of repairing something that has been broken with gold, with the understanding that the object is more beautiful because it has been broken. Like the art of kintsugi, God repairs the brokenness in our lives and makes us more beautiful through the process.
Try these strategies to counteract culture by helping your teen develop a strong, positive identity.
A girl grounded in her identity will still feel discouraged when she doesn’t have the relational connections she craves, but a lack of friends won’t define her. And it won’t destroy her. And if she’s practicing confidence and selflessness, the lonely seasons won’t last forever.
For Christian families, there’s an overwhelming importance upon understanding the roles of female and male. However, our culture emphasizes different aspects of these roles from Christianity. In the Christian context, the origin point for this conversation lies at the beginning: the creation of woman and man.
The work of Christ in our lives is just plain bigger than our circumstances
Being honest with our children is important. Even in stressful times, it can build trust. Developing an understanding of your family’s unique fears and stresses can benefit your ability to cultivate security.
Build a strong family by creating a family purpose. Everyone from the smallest to your teens will feel the unity.
Middle schoolers can be clumsy. Here is a way to help your child through those awkward growth spurts.
Answering the question of when should kids play video games can be tricky. Remember to maintain positive communication with your kid as you provide boundaries and expectations.
The metaverse presents an interesting situation for parents. With its introduction, the line between real and virtual is growing blurrier by the day. That’s why it’s important for parents to have a good understanding of boundaries for your family.
Families who nurture shared time, traditions and values create a sense of belonging that helps kids thrive.