Preparing Children for Adolescence
Preparing your Child for Adolescence Preparing for Adolescence Recommended for ages 10+ The best way to prepare your child for the changes and challenges of adolescence is to set the stage. Mom with daughter, dad with son, or a single parent with either sex should spend time giving their preadolescent child a basic understanding of […]
Giving and Serving
GIVING & SERVING Teach Your Child to Make a Difference Recommended for ages 9+ God blesses and entrusts each of us with time, talents, and treasures. Look for opportunities to teach your child to be a good steward of these blessings from the Lord in a way that will honor and glorify Him. GIVING Followers […]
Teaching Children How to Worship
WORSHIP Teach Your Child to Adore God Recommended for ages 8+ WHAT IS WORSHIP?Worship is our response to the greatness of God. Many Christians limit the concept to singing songs in church. We need to help our children understand that worship involves much more than attending a weekend service. Worship is both an action and […]
Teaching Children the Word
BIBLE Open God’s Word to Your Child Recommended for ages 7+ One of the greatest joys and responsibilities you have as a parent is to teach your child to love God’s Word in order to build a solid foundation based upon truth. Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I […]
Teaching Children How to Pray
PRAYER Teach Your Child to Talk to God Recommended for ages 6+ THE PRIORITY One of the greatest things you can do is to help your child develop a relationship with God by teaching them to pray. Prayer is how we communicate with and connect to our Heavenly Father. Nurture your child’s faith by praying […]
Sharing the Gospel
THE GOSPEL SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH YOUR CHILD Recommended for Ages 5+ A PARENT’S PRIVILEGE One of the greatest privileges you have as a parent is to help your child come to faith in Christ. Even if your child was dedicated or baptized as a baby, you will want to help your child understand the […]
Family Time
FAMILY TIME Create Intentional Moments Recommended for ages 4+ FAMILY TIME OVERVIEW WHAT When your child reaches about four years old, it is a great time to establish a pattern of including fun family times in your schedule to foster communication, laughter, and faith formation. WHY It is important to have a consistent routine of […]
Blessing Your Child
BLESSING Affirm Your Child’s Value Recommended for ages 3+ WHAT IS THE BLESSING? Every child needs to experience something the Scriptures call “the blessing.” The following tools can help you begin the process by imparting the kind of blessing only a parent can give. The blessing is a powerful tool with which we communicate acceptance […]
Talking to your Child about Pornography
Every parent hopes their child will live with sexual integrity. Here are 5 quick tips for handling the almost inevitable fact that your child will look at porn, whether on purpose or accidentally.
Sexual Purity Discussion Guide
Far too many parents never talk to their children about sexual topics. As awkward as it is, it is necessary. Here are a few tips on how you can begin the conversation.
