All Family & parenting articles – Page 7
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BlogTalking about the tough stuff
There’s been a lot of difficult subjects to tackle with our children and young people in recent months. Annie Wilmot, a funeral pastor, author and mum-of-two, revealed how we can talk to our children about the tough stuff.
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BlogParenting as a Church Leader
Parenting for Faith’s Rachel Turner, author of a new book from BRF entitled Parenting as a Church Leader, shares some encouragement.
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BlogWhy John Mark Comer banned his children from having smart phones
New research by Childwise found that more than half of children say they sleep with their mobile phone beside their bed, with most young people now having their own phone by the age of seven. The annual report into children’s use of media also found that seven to 16-year-olds spend an average of three hours and 20 minutes per day on their mobiles.
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Faith at homeI don’t know. And it’s OK.
Annie Willmot shares some advice and encouragement for anyone who feels like they’re blagging their way through parenting
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IssuesDiscipling children with additional needs
Kay Morgan-Gurr explores spiritual development in young people with additional needs
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BlogHow to help parents of small children survive church
The paradox of being up since 5am but still arriving late to church can baffle parents and those who are supporting them. Here’s how to help kids of small children feel genuinely supported in church.
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IssuesThe first 1,001 days
There is a growing body of research to support the importance of a child’s development from conception to the age of 2 (the first 1,001 days). But what does this mean for those running groups for these young children?
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Faith at homeMaintaining sexual intimacy after having children
Talking about sex is something we often shy away from, but sex therapist Emma Waring has dedicated her life to the topic. She spoke to deputy editor Emily Howarth about how couples can maintain sexual intimacy after having children
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IssuesFinding my voice: the experiences of a child with quadriplegic cerebral palsy
12-year-old Jonathan Bryan was labelled with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The only part of his body he has full control over is his eyes, which he uses to communicate. He shares his experience of education, faith and the need for us to create spaces for all children and young people to actively contribute
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IssuesNobody puts baby in the corner
Margaret Pritchard Houston challenges us to make the most of our crèche spaces
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Faith at homeBun in the oven, Bible in hand
The nine months before giving birth can be a great time of preparation. Children’s worker and mum of two Annie Willmot shares her thoughts…
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BlogWhy it’s OK to entertain your kids with screens
As the summer holidays begin, former Blue Peter presenter and mum of two Helen Skelton talks about why it’s so important to take a break and how electronic devices can help.
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Faith at homeParenting your teenage children
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus turns to his followers and says: “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). The first picture Jesus uses to illustrate this is “a city on a hill” which has come to represent the Church. As we gather together as this community of ‘called-out ones’, which is what Church literally means, we are to be this light. The second picture is a “lamp on a stand”, whose job is to “give light to everyone in the house”.
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Faith at homeI’m so tired
“I’m feeling so awake today!” said no teenager ever. We all know the signs of tiredness: bags under the eyes, pallid skin, frequent headaches, dry lips, sugar cravings. And that’s just when we look at ourselves in the mirror!
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Faith at homeSingle parent and proud
Anne Phipps explains why she thinks we need to shake off the negative stereotypes of single parenting and embrace its positives as well as the difficult bits
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Faith at homeTightropes & safety nets
Parenting can feel like something of a high-wire act, especially when it comes to discipline. Rachel Turner explores the balance between punishment, teaching our children consequences and giving them room to make mistakes
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IssuesIt takes a whole church to raise a child
Despite two decades of unparalleled investment in youth ministry, the figures show that the Church is still haemorrhaging young people. Krish Kandiah explains where we’ve been going wrong, and why youth work can’t be left to youth workers.
