All Parenting articles
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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?
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ArticleChildren can experience God now - parents need to look for that and name it
Sometimes, as Christian parents, we can be so obsessed about our children’s future that we miss what God is doing in the present - Robin Barfield explains
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Article5 things that help make a good Christian dad
There has been a lot of media interest in fatherhood recently - Gareth Crispin distils the lessons we can learn for Christian dads
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ArticleLook closer, you’ll find the first Eubank Jr - Benn fight was secretly a sermon on fatherhood
With Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn due to box again this week-end - Augustus Gomez looks back to their fight in the summer and what it says about fatherhood
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ArticleHow Christian parents can respond to bullying
This week is anti-bullying week - Ruth Evans considers what Christian parents can do if their child is being targeted
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Article6 things Christian parents can do to raise children who care for God’s creation
As the latest UN conference on climate change starts - Mari Williams helps Christian parents to start conversations at home around how to look after God’s creation better
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ArticleWhen your child does something wrong are they to blame, or is it the influence of their friends?
In his series on things Christian parents should remember Robin Barfield encourages us to consider both the sin within each child as well as the way in which outside pressures are to blame
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ArticleYour child is uniquely gifted by God
In his series on things Christian parents should remember Robin Barfield encourages us to consider the way each of our children is uniquely gifted by God
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ArticleYour child is a gift from God
In his series on things Christian parents should remember Robin Barfield encourages us to focus on the truth that our children are good gifts from a good God
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ArticleThe primary place of patience in Christian parenting
Patience is central to good parenting and yet so hard to nurture - Tabitha Heathcote encourages parents to seek patience through seeking God himself
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Article4 ways Christian parents can help young people navigate violent language in worship songs
Our young people are being exposed to increasingly violent language, but are the songs we sing in church helping? Michael J Tinker provides Christian parents with food for thought
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Article6 ways Christian parents can help encourage their children to give
In a cashless society giving is not visible, so helping youth and children think about giving can be tricky - Jenni Whymark has some ideas Christian parents can try
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Article3 tips for starting ‘Bible times’ with your kids
Thinking about starting to read the Bible with your family can be daunting - Carl Laferton has 3 tips to help get you going
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ArticleYour child is created by God - If that's not your starting point then you've got a problem
At the start of this new series Robin Barfield helps us to remember that our children are created by God and teases out what that means for our parenting
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Article4 things Christian parents can do to build a good relationship with youth and children’s leaders
A good relationship with those leading the youth and children’s ministry is a significant aspect of good Christian parenting - Ali Campbell explains how such a relationship can be nurtured
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ArticleAI will change the job market for our children but Christian parents needn’t fear
AI is set to revolutionise the job market - Kate Orsen reflects on how Christian parents can think through the challenges this poses for their youth and children
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ArticleHow Christian parents can rebuild their home after the destruction of domestic abuse
After leaving an abusive relationship it can feel like a bomb has destroyed your life and those of your children - Caroline Chalkley helps Christian parents pick up the pieces
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Article6 ways to help your child beat the post summer blues and thrive in church and youth group after camp
Alice Pinney considers ways Christian parents can help their children and young people back down safely from the high of summer camp
