All articles by Lisa Skinner
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ArticleShould Christian families celebrate Halloween? The case for
Lisa Skinner finds that participating constructively in Halloween presents lots of opportunities to engage with friends, neighbours and the wider local community
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ArticleDespite the dark exterior Wednesday has themes Christian parents should welcome and lean into with their families
Part 2 of season 2 of the Netflix hit series Wednesday is out this month - Lisa Skinner weighs up the pros and cons of watching it as a family
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ArticleScottie Scheffler is an example for Christian parents on getting priorities right
Lisa Skinner thinks that Christian parents have a lot to learn from the golfer who is at the top of his game
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ArticleAs a Christian parent I don’t put my children on social media - this is why
I once listened to a children’s sermon about the power of our words and the harm they can cause. To illustrate his message, the pastor used a tube of toothpaste. He squeezed all of it out onto a tray, then asked one of the children to put the toothpaste back into the tube. Naturally, they couldn’t do it—once the toothpaste is out, it can’t be put back. His point being that the same is true of our words, once spoken they can’t be taken back. In today’s digital age, it seems the same holds true for what we share online—once something is posted, it’s nearly impossible to take it back. While some platforms like Snapchat automatically delete messages after a certain time (unless saved), one has to wonder: are these records ever truly gone?
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ArticleMarriage matters: The importance of Christian parents making space for each other
A few weeks ago, headlines and social media feeds were flooded with an image of the Prince and Princess of Wales embracing as they gazed out over the beautiful landscape of the Isle of Mull. The moment marked their 14th wedding anniversary, and they chose to return to the Scottish island they had first visited back in 2003 while dating as students at St. Andrews.
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ArticleWhen Sephora meets Scripture: Helping our girls see true beauty
It was November 2024, that time of year when I ask my children for their Christmas lists to avoid any disappointment on 25th December. But this year felt somewhat different with my three daughters. As I scanned their lists, I found myself searching in vain for the familiar comforts of LOL Dolls, Barbie Dreamhouses, and Lego Friends sets. Instead, I was met with a line-up of brand names completely foreign to me — Laneige, Bubble, Rhode, Sol de Janeiro, Drunk Elephant, Fenty, Mario Badescu (had Ken been replaced by a Romanian counterpart?). Then it struck me, with a twinge of sadness, that my daughters had quietly moved beyond the innocent world of toys, trading them for the sophisticated realm of skincare and beauty products. Even my nine-year-old, surprisingly well-versed in the world of luxury brands, appeared caught up in this early wave of consumer savvy. It left me wondering: were they growing up too fast, or was I simply unprepared for how childhood itself has evolved?
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ArticleClever Club Bible Bingo: A great game to help children learn and meditate on Bible stories
Clever Cub Bible Bingo is a recent addition to the collection of resources offered by David C Cook. The game is designed to help kids learn Bible truths through a familiar and engaging format. As a mother of four, eager to make the Bible enjoyable for my children, I was immediately drawn to it. Packaged in a travel-sized box, the game includes 12 double-sided Bingo boards along with perforated sheets that need to be separated to make the calling and marker tokens.
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ArticleStep In - Premier’s new Bible podcast for children provides a rich resource for Christian parents
Teaching the Bible to children can be challenging, especially when trying to make God’s story meaningful for them. Over the past few weeks, my five-year-old son and I have set time aside before bedtime to journey through stories of the Bible together with the help of the Premier Step In podcast. This podcast invites listeners to step into biblical stories and discover what God might be saying to us through them.
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ArticleMaybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store: how to be imaginative as you celebrate God's gift to us
Do you know your love language?
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Article‘I find it easier to share Jesus with my children at Christmas: here’s how I do it’
Do you find Christmas is a good time to share faith?
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ArticleTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem has community, forgiveness and unity - plenty for Christian families to discuss
What is your kids favourite franchise?
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Article‘Barbie’ doesn’t like men! Don’t take your kids to see it
Did you have a Barbie doll or Action man growing up?
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ArticleAre girls in your group suffering from period poverty?
Lisa Skinner highlights an issue that is a challenge worldwide but also here in the UK.
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ArticlePlenty of Christian themes in this excellent version of The Little Mermaid
Can you think of a re-make that is better than the original?
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ArticleThe Pope Answers - how the Pope handles ten teenagers' questions
What would you ask the Pope?
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ArticleChores and the Christian faith. Is there a connection?
Did you get pocket money for chores, growing up?
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ArticleHow do I entertain my children cheaply during half term?
Lisa Skinner has found ways to make her money go further and keep her kids happy too
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ArticleFeeling the pinch? Here’s my way of helping families steward God’s resources
What areas of the budget are most challenging for you?
