All Parenting articles
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ArticleNo social media ban for kids say MPs - So what now for Christian parents?
MPs have just voted agaisnt a social media ban for under 16s in the UK. This will inevitably put pressure back onto parents. Andrea Zanin explores how to find balance in the absence of a ban
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ArticleYes, I would let my children go to a KPop Demon Hunters party - but I’d ask a couple of questions first
With the blockbuster film sparking a wave of themed events, Jenni Whymark helps families weigh fantasy, faith, and healthy boundaries, without fear or knee-jerk reactions
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ArticleIran War: How Christian parents can help kids cope with bad news in a troubled world
In light of recent events in Iran, Kate Orson has biblical wisdom and practical ideas for Christian parents worried about their children hearing the news
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ArticleWhy parents shouldn’t give up on faith at home
From memory verses to YouTube worship, Joanne Gilchrist shows that persistence and creativity matter more than perfection when it comes to raising kids in faith
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ArticleRaising spiritually wise kids means encouraging discernment not just obedience
Jenny Sanders shows why Christian parents must equip their children and young people to test every “word from God” against scripture and use healthy critical thinking
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ArticleWhy Christian parents should not rush to call misbehaviour sin
Not all challenging behaviour is sin - Kate Orson helps parents untangle childishness from wilful disobedience and discover why connection, empathy, and loving boundaries reflect the heart of Jesus
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ArticleHow can Christian parents break down barriers to worship for children and teens?
When parents make singing a natural part of life, children discover that worship is for everyone—not just great singers—and that songs can shape faith for years to come
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ArticleAs Christian parents how can we help keep our daughters safe in an unsafe world?
From street harassment to online threats, today’s world demands Christian parents step up with honest talks, safety plans, and spiritual resilience for their daughters
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ArticleI’m a Christian parent who reads fairytales to my children - this is why
Ally Townsend shows how Christian parents can use fairytales and ancient stories to inspire courage, highlight hope, and help children see the ultimate happy ending in Christ
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Article2 ways Christian parents can help their children engage with Holocaust Memorial Day
As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day, Jenny Sanders encourages parents to talk honestly with their children about history, faith, and forgiveness, using stories like Anne Frank and Corrie ten Boom to spark meaningful conversations
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ArticleWhen divorce hits home, children need people not chatbots
As new AI platforms like Split Happens emerge, Kate Orson warns that only real relationships and Christ-centred care can address the deep wounds of family breakdown
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ArticleIf your children leave the church, there is hope
Paul Mallard’s new book breaks the silence around children who walk away from Jesus, equipping parents and churches with grace, truth, and the courage to keep praying
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ArticleChristian parents can combat worry with the truth that their children belong to God
In his mini series Robin Barfield has reminded us of things we should not forget as Christian parents - In this his last installment he reminds us that our children belong to God and how transformative that is to how we parent them
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ArticleWhy Christian families need everyday faith, not new year’s resolutions
As the post-Christmas routine returns, it’s consistency—not motivation or goals—that shapes lasting faith in our homes. Anna Hawken shares how small, daily habits help children and parents grow deeper roots in God together
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ArticleDon’t be scared of puberty - It’s God’s training ground for growth, not a problem to fix
Sara Taylor explores how adolescence is a season of uneven growth and identity formation, urging Christian parents to trade anxiety and control for presence, patience, and trust in God’s timing
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ArticleRethinking Christian parenting: The book challenging discipline myths in the Church
Kate Orson explores how The Myth of Good Christian Parenting questions decades of popular advice and encourages Christian parents to embrace gentle, Christlike leadership at home
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ArticleMost learning happens before the age of 32 - Here’s why that matters for Christian parents
Recent brain development research suggests our children don’t fully grow up until their early 30s - Jenny Sanders unpacks the implications for Christian parents
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ArticleChristian parents: Our job is to help our children become mature in Christ
In his mini series Robin Barfield has reminded us of things we should not forget as Christian parents - In this his 6th installment he reminds us that our children are changing, maturing and becoming something and we need to be a part of that
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ArticleGrandparents are key to the faith of youth and children
Grandparents have so much to offer their grandchildren in terms of faith but they are often unsure how to approach it within their families - Anna Hawken from Parenting for Faith has some idea of how to help
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ArticleTattoos are fine - A Christian parent’s perspective
Cultural acceptance of tattoos has changed a lot in the last few decades - But as our children near the age of 18 what should we think about them getting one?
