All Blog articles – Page 12
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BlogEaster Sunday
Subscribers only: Download as a PDF here. MEETING AIM: To hear about Jesus’ resurrection and to discover what the angel told the women to do. BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 16:1-8 BACKGROUND: Check with parents and carers that they are happy for children to take part ...
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BlogCoronavirus: a mum's guide to family ministry in isolation
I am a mum, a new youth, children's and families worker at a parish church in Doncaster, a worried daughter, concerned neighbour and out of my depth governor of a local school. Words cannot be used to express the number of thoughts whizzing around my head at any given second.
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BlogNurturing your marriage during the coronavirus pandemic
At Youth and Children's Work magazine, we talk a lot about young people - but during this strange and difficult season, it's important that parents are looking out for and loving each other as much as their children. It's not all about the kids!
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BlogKeeping the kids entertained: a list of top Christian media
Keeping children and young people entertained with tech may feel like a cop out – but now we’re in isolation, it’s only natural that we will be relying on our TVs, smartphones and gaming consoles for entertainment.
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BlogReady to use all-age parable – Freddie and the first-aid fiasco
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here.
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BlogWash your hand(held devices) - top tips for cleaning tech
Children and young people know the importance of washing their hands – I know we’ve been singing Happy Birthday a lot in our house, at least – but did you know that we could be spreading germs with our technology?
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BlogHelping children with additional needs understand Coronavirus
Many children are worried about the Coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) and as parents, other family members, or children's and youth workers, we are likely to be worried about how to keep them safe. Much of the information circulating at the moment is scary, over-hyped and sensationalised and this can really upset for children, especially those with additional needs who may struggle to comprehend what they are seeing and hearing.
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BlogHow to do family worship in the home
Up and down the country and across the world, life has suddenly shifted gear for all of us. Families are thrown into the unknown situation of being together every day, with no clubs, activities or outings to break up the days and weeks. And not only do parents and carers now need to be the warm, loving and emotionally available adults that their children need, but we also need to act as pastors at a time when youth and children’s work is halted in most churches.
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BlogFour ways families can stay faithful during coronavirus
As schools shut, and social distancing ramps up, the challenges for families will be significant. But Ed Mackenzie believes this moment also offers parents an opportunity to put their faith at the heart of family life
