Jo Rowe
Jo Rowe lives in Wiltshire with her husband and four children, aged between 7-15 years old. She has a background in nursing and now works in a primary school with children with SEN as well as teaching Food Technology. She has taught on parenting and marriage courses with her husband of 18 years and is a worship leader at Salisbury Vineyard Church.
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‘Teamwork makes the dream work’: how one Christian family is tackling selfishness
Is selfishness the root of issues in your family?
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‘Yee-hah yellow car!’: how a simply car game led to a spiritual practice
Do you have a favourite car game?
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Should Christian parents be concerned about their children being on Instagram?
Which social media platforms are you on?
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If you think your parenting is less than perfect, it’s OK. God is there to help
Who’s the best parent you know?
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With one in three teens experiencing an anxiety disorder, how can a Christian parent spot the signs and find a solution?
Have you ever spotted signs of anxiety in your child?
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The Kids Getting Older Younger (KGOY) phenomenon and what Christian parents need to do about it
Jo Rowe looks at a phenomenon recognised by advertisers and begins a new approach with her eight-year-old son.
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Two empowering questions that help children thrive spiritually and can help you too
Does telling children what to do come naturally to you?
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‘Look forward to the teenage years as a Christian parent! These years can be some of your best as a parent if you navigate wisely’
Would you say you were an easy teenage to parent?
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Kid’s TV - now and then. Has it got harder for Christian parents?
Jo Rowe reviews a Kids TV documentary that takes her back to her own viewing habits and causes her to reflect on helping children today
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5 practical ways to encourage your children to be more grateful
Do you recall any regular chores you had to do?
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The day we decided our family culture had to change
Who sets the tone for the culture in your family?
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Lying is a huge deal in our family. Here’s how we have taught our children to tell the truth
How do you know when your children are lying?
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‘Helping your children change the atmosphere at school is possible ’: here’s how to go about it
Jo Rowe learns how to help her children act as a thermostat and not a thermometer in challenging the atmosphere at school
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My children started copying my angry responses. So we now play a game that helps us all
What pushes your buttons?
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Eight things for your child as they transition to secondary school
Can you remember your first day at secondary school?
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Jesus calls us to forgive from the heart. Here’s how this played out in a school playground
What works for you when you are angry with someone?
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How to give 'the sex talk' as a parent
Make sure God’s beautiful gift to us is understood well