Seasons, holidays and celebrations
From Advent and Easter to back-to-school and summer holidays, family life is marked by changing seasons. In this section, you’ll find creative ideas, faith-based reflections, and practical tips to help you make the most of key moments in the calendar — creating meaningful traditions and spiritual depth throughout the year.
School holiday boredom is a blessing not a curse for Christian families
Andrea Zanin from Kids Matter shares why Christian parents should resist the rush to fill every moment and instead let unstructured time open the door for faith and creativity
5 ways to let go of summer holiday guilt and enjoy family faith moments as they come
Summer holidays often bring pressure to make every moment count, but Anna Hawken from Parenting for Faith believes that faith grows in ordinary, everyday experiences, not just in perfectly planned activities
10 top tips for a successful summer holiday for children with additional needs
Christian parents can prepare for a season of fun and fewer meltdowns with these practical tips for supporting children and young people who need extra care, whether you are travelling or staying at home
Podcasts that will help Christian families on long drives this summer
Summer road trips don’t have to mean everyone plugged into their own headphones. Michael J Tinker suggests two brilliant podcasts that spark laughter, conversation, and deeper faith while you travel together
6 things that help young people get the best out of Christian summer festivals
Christian parents often hope for a life-changing moment at big summer events, but Becky Hunter-Kelm argues that real discipleship happens in the ordinary, everyday choices at home where faith is modelled more than taught
How Christian teens can make the most of their post-GCSE summer
With nearly three months off, young people can do more than just “chill.” Nesu Kwaramba believes Christian parents play a vital role in helping teens use this once-in-a-lifetime break for rest, growth, and unforgettable memories
6 ways Christian parents can help children with additional needs thrive this summer
The end of the school year is in sight but for some families the loss of routine brings new challenges. Beth Stockwood shows how Christian parents can support children with additional needs this summer and discover God in the ordinary, messy moments
Summer Is the perfect time for encouraging Bible reading in your family
Juggling family life is tough, but this summer could be your chance to start a new habit. Shelley Logan thinks Christian parents can seize the moment over the holidays to share not just stories, but words of eternal life with their children
What was Jesus doing on Easter Saturday?
It’s tempting to rush to the resurrection, but Robin Barfield thinks that Holy Saturday invites Christian parents to teach their children about waiting, loss, and the comfort Jesus brings in our darkest moments
Good Friday Crafts
The events of Good Friday are powerful and striking, and several key themes can be drawn out. The following craft ideas will help children explore the themes of sorrow, love, destruction, pain and new life
Why Christian parents need to talk to their children about sin this Easter
Anna Hawken from Parenting for Faith encourages parents to rediscover how talking about sin and forgiveness can bring new life to households and help kids see the gospel’s transforming power all year round
Why do we celebrate with chocolate eggs and bunnies if Easter is about Jesus?
Chocolate, bunnies, and egg hunts are everywhere at Easter! Becky Peacock explains how to use these traditions to teach your kids about the empty tomb, God’s goodness, and our hunger for Jesus
Making Holy Week unforgettable: Creative Easter traditions for families
From palm-waving parades to sunrise celebrations, Tabitha Heathcote wants us to discover simple ways to help our children experience the wonder of Jesus’ journey and make faith the heart of our Easter
Church is God’s big family - Let’s honour every kind of mothering this Mothering Sunday
From lost children to spiritual mothers, this article calls the church to celebrate and include all who nurture, support, and offer family in the way God designed
I think Ramadan is a great opportunity for our young people to share the gospel, here’s why
Whilst Ramadan and Lent both involve sacrifice, Nesu Kwaramba suggests that the fundamental differences between the two seasons provide helpful ways for our young people to engage friends with the good news of Jesus
I have a confession to make: I dread Mother’s Day
When expectations collide and nobody feels celebrated enough - Joanne Gilchrist reflects how faith and church family offer comfort, perspective, and a reason to give thanks anyway
Premier NexGen’s top 5 most read articles of 2025
This year’s top 5 most read Premier NexGen articles reveals that Christian parents are hyper aware of the cultural context in which their youth and children are growing up
A Christmas Day prayer for Christian parents
On Christmas day Premier NexGen Editor suggests a prayer for Christian parents to pray following the ancient practice and wisdom of the teaspoon prayer
The best Christmas present for your family this year is your undivided attention
As we celebrate God with us this Christmas Premier NexGen Editor Gareth Crispin encourages Christian parents to follow Jesus’ example and be present to those around them
10 films for Christian families to watch this Christmas
Want to avoid arguments about which film to watch as a family this Christmas? Dawn Kay has 10 films you can choose from each with a question to help Christian families engage with faith
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