Kate Orson
Kate Orson is a freelance writer and author of Tears Heal: How to listen to our children.
ArticleFrom headlines to hope: How Christian parents can guide youth and children through troubling news
The news isn’t easy for anyone to hear right now, least of all our children. From war and political divisions, to natural disasters, the headlines are enough to fill a grown adult with terror, let alone a young person.
ArticleShould Christian parents be prepared to smack their children? The case against corporal punishment
The Research is unequivocal; smacking children is harmful. Studies have shown that the negative effects of smacking include problems with social-emotional development, self-regulation, and cognitive development. Smacking also alters children’s brain response in ways similar to severe maltreatment and it increases the perception of threats.
ArticleWe might be facing a pornography pandemic but Christian parents do have weapons to fight back with
The statistics are bleak. A 2023 report from the UK Children’s Commissioner found that by the age of 13 half of all children have viewed pornography. The porn that is freely available on the internet isn’t like the magazines of the past. Videos are often harsh, involving scenes of sexual coercion and aggression.
Article‘My family knew me as a New Ager. Now I am a Christian. Here’s how I share my faith with my kids’
Kate Orson suggests some simple and accessibly ways to make your faith known to your kids
ArticleWhy is there so much pain in the world? Why doesn’t God stop it?
What’s the toughest question on suffering you have had to answer?
ArticleKate Orson spent a week with her Bible to see if it improved her mood. Here’s what she discovered
Do you find it easy to stay calm?
Article‘When you dress up for Halloween, you give the devil the legal rights to change your identity!’
How was Halloween celebrated in your childhood?
ArticleHow do you talk to your teen about their appearance?
Was your appearance a concern for you growing up?
ArticleHow Christian parents can keep their children safe from dangerous lyrics
Did you have any limits placed on your music listening?
ArticleHow Christian parents can teach their children about consent
Do you recall teaching about ‘consent’ from your youth?
ArticleWhy allowing children to eavesdrop is a good thing
Do you recall picking up ideas from adults by over hearing them chat?
ArticleElemental may look like a sweet film, but has ‘elements’ that make this is a ‘no’ for Christian kids
Have you ever warned your children not to watch a film?
ArticleBluey may be popular but my child’s behaviour has gone downhill. As a Christian parent what should I do?
What TV programmes seem to affect your kids?
ArticleAs an ‘ex new-ager’ I am surprised that books like the Harry Potter series are considered OK by Christians
Did magical themes interest you in your youth?
ArticleWhen your children slip away from faith
What would you do if your child decided not to follow Jesus?
ArticleHow laughter is God’s gift for disciplining your children
Was laughter a key part of your upbrining?
ArticleEco-anxiety is a thing for children, but here’s how Christian parents can respond
When were you first aware of eco issues?
