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Article3 problems, one solution – How Christian parents can navigate the culture wars – Part 2: The image problem
Everyone being made in the image of God is the starting point for good dialogue and disagreement - Andy Flannagan explores why
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ArticleSketch is a film that will help Christian families stop and consider their emotions and take them to Jesus
Charles Merritt thinks that the latest offering from Angel Studios will be helpful for Christian parents looking to help their children open up about their feelings
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ArticleChristian parents can embrace the 6-7 meme and enjoy their children’s nonsense
On the face of it the 6-7 meme doesn’t make any sense, but Tabitha Heathcote says that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing for Christian families
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Article3 problems, 1 solution – How Christian parents can navigate the culture wars. Part 1: The technological problem
Andy Flannagan offers hope to Christian parents who are concerned about the impact of the culture wars on their children and young people
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ArticleHow Taskmaster can inspire your family to celebrate God-given creativity
Taskmaster might look like a silly game show, but behind the chaos lies something surprisingly profound. It’s a programme that brings families together, sparks laughter, and reminds us how wonderfully creative God has made each of us
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ArticleDisney’s latest teen music drama, Electric Bloom, is classic Disney but there is plenty Christian parents can usefully reflect on with their tweenagers
Dawn Kay dives into the Disney world of Electric Bloom. With its themes of friendship, difference and identity, there are plenty of opportunities for faith conversations in the home
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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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ArticleChristian parents can use KPop Demon Hunters to explore the gospel
KPop Demon Hunters’ climactic song ’What It Sounds Like’ takes us close to the good news of Jesus. Michael J Tinker explains how…
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ArticleWhat Christian parents need to know about caffeine pouches
Caffeine pouches are easily available and pose a number of risks for youth and children - Ellie Willcock unpacks this latest fad
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ArticleStories like Harry Potter can help Christian parents aid their young people through the 3 key challenges of adolescence
Adolescents face huge questions around identity, belonging and purpose and the best answers come from the gospel - Gareth Crispin explains why
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Article4 takeaways for Christian parents from David Attenborough’s new BBC animal documentary: Parenthood
Gareth Crispin explores how the latest offering from the BBC provides lots of opportunities for Christian parents to reflect on parenthood
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Article4 ways Christian parents can engage with the latest TikTok trend: Aura farming
Alice Pinney digs into this latest iteration of online image curation and has helpful reflections for Christian parents
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ArticleFantastic Four: First Steps can help youth and children see the Church in a new light
Charles Merritt thinks that this latest Marvel offering has a lot to say about the value of the church as family
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ArticleChristian parents can usefully use KPop Demon Hunters to explore themes of idolatry and the Kingdom of God with their family
It might sound unlikely but Charles Merritt shows how this latest film from Netflix is a great springboard for great family faith conversations
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ArticleBuilding the Band - The new Netflix show Christian parents should know about
Musician Michael Tinker is pleasantly surprised with Building the Band - not only does it provide some interesting discussion starters for young people, the music and format are quite good too!
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ArticleSummer glow-up or comparison burnout: The perfection trap for young people
In summertime, social media floods with images of ‘glow-ups’, smoothie cleanses, intense workouts, miracle beauty products, and wellness routines promising an idealised version of health and happiness. At first glance, setting a goal of becoming healthier and happier seems harmless. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll quickly see that the wellness industry, far from being about well-being, is a multi-billion-pound machine built on selling us the promise of improvement while profiting off our insecurities. The cost of buying into this cycle, financially, emotionally, and mentally, is significant, and it’s time we ask: who’s really ……
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ArticleMufasa: The Lion King is a picture of life after exams and school
At the end of last year, the Disney film Mufasa: The Lion King came out. I highly recommend it. It’s a story about trial and triumph, fighting and freedom – perhaps providing some much-needed inspiration for many young people who are bemoaning the stress of school. Many have finished their exams and are enjoying the clear skies and clear diaries; yet it will be a couple of weeks before others break up from school. This is the time to remind young people of that ancient wisdom, ‘work hard, play hard!’
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ArticleChristian parents should not let their children watch the new Harry Potter series
As an ex ‘new-ager’I want to share some concerns about parents letting their children watch TV series and films like the new Harry Potter series on HBO.
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ArticleChristian parents should be fine with letting their children watch the new Harry Potter series
When I was younger, the Harry Potter books were still coming out. I remember my dad specifically taking my older sister to wait outside the bookshop to get a copy of The Deathly Hallows – and then, horror upon horror! – making her go to bed rather than read it through the night.
