Claire Hailwood
Claire Hailwood is a former youth worker and is involved with her husband at Freedom Church in Worcester. They are parents to four children.
ArticleA woman’s place? Rethinking work, home, and biblical calling
I remember the first pay packet I received; it was actual cash in a small brown envelope and was the result of my eight hours in a local coffee shop. I loved that job—the freedom it gave me, the finance it provided, and (retrospectively) the experience it gave me of the working world.
ArticleWhen church attendance isn’t simple: Parenting, faith, and the beauty of flexibility
When our children were young, attending church on Sundays and midweek was a regular, prioritised part of our weekly rhythm. If you’d asked me back then, with toddlers in tow, what parenting teenagers would look like, I’d have confidently told you church attendance would be mandatory.
ArticleMothering Sunday: A chance to celebrate mothers and consider the implications of mothering for mission
One of the things that I love most about being a Mum is receiving hand delivered tokens of love. I have kept notes from my now-teenagers, one of whom, at six, declared they loved me nearly as much as their favorite toy. I have photos of a special stick found ‘just for me’ by a sweet little redheaded boy who is now as tall as I am.
Article‘God with us’ in a family with additional needs
What is the toughest part of Christmas for you?
ArticleGive glory to God this Christmas (and ditch ’the elf on the shelf’, please!)
Have you had to make adjustments to your Christmas routine?
Article‘Mum can I get a tattoo?’ What to say about tattoos and piercings in the light of the Bible
Have tattos been an issue in your home?
ArticleAll truth is ‘God’s truth’ - improve your family knowledge with the Storybots series
What was your best source of information growing up?
ArticleChristian values in ‘Paw Patrol’ make it a great series for your young ones
Do you watch children’s TV with your children or leave them to it?
ArticleYikes, I need 70 hours a week to fit it all in!
What is the maximum you have ever worked in a week?
ArticleThe mistakes I have made as a Christian parent, have made me a better parent
Your worst mistake as a parent?
ArticleWhat I would say to my younger parenting self about starting a new term
Which transitions do you recall most clearly?
ArticleI hope your family enjoys success on GCSE results day, but don’t define ‘success’ too narrowly
Did your exam results at 16 define your next steps?
ArticleA-level results and life beyond - keeping God at the centre of the drama
How significant were results days for you?
ArticleHow to prepare Christian young people for part-time work
Do you recall your first Saturday job?
ArticleHow to holiday with children so you get a break yourself!
Have you had an enjoable holiday camping with kids?
Article‘The number of teens not enjoying life has doubled’: How can Christians respond?
Are the teens in your orbit enjoying life?
