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As parents, we need to be ready to help our children cope with the horribly devastating realities we face today. Coping with mass shootings is extremely stressful. And depending on an incident’s proximity, the impacts of violence can have serious mental and emotional stress on children and adults.

As believers, we need to turn to the Gospel as our hope for this broken world. In this post, we’ll look at how to talk to our children and answer their questions while pointing all things back to our creator who is ultimately in control.

The days are getting longer and the weather has begun to warm up. It’s only natural for kids to feel the itch to enter vacation mode as they countdown the last days of the school year. Some parents find that their kids are ready to check-out and need a solution to bring them to the finish line. Parents, look no further, we’ve rounded up 6 ways for you to keep your child focused and motivated until the last day of school.  

As parents, we are always trying to prepare our kids for their future and computer science is one of those things that is shaping our generation. Whether or not our children pursue careers in computer science, understanding the basic skills of CS will have advantages because of how prevalent it is in our day-to-day lives. Coding camps and STEM programs are great, but what if your child isn’t ready or isn’t interested? Find out ways to practice computer science skills that are less intimidating, and less technical ––and yes, that can be done at home WITHOUT a computer!

“I don’t want to read the Bible!” These words may not come as a shock to you as a parent these days. There are so many books and media that are purposefully designed to engage children and their interests that sometimes the Bible falls last on the list. You may be wondering, how can I help my child who thinks the Bible is boring? Perhaps you can understand as you’ve struggled with reading the Bible as an adult–we’ve all been there! Follow along in this post for some tips for engaging kids in the Bible so that it becomes an exciting habit they look forward to.

Equipping our children with the power of prayer enables them to face obstacles in life. Prayer is a powerful tool that builds confidence and trust in the Lord. Every child has the ability to access communication with their heavenly father. Parents, let's encourage our children to tap into the power of prayer and to see how God listens to every thought, worry, desire and petition. Read for ways to integrate prayer into your child's daily life and give them keys to unlock a vibrant life of prayer.

As parents, how can we talk to our kids about the significance of Good Friday? Churches do their thing with Easter egg hunts and outreach events, but the home is a parent’s first mission field. Good Friday is quite literally the crux of the gospel message. Helping our children understand this message will give them a deeper grasp of the meaning of salvation. Take a look at talking points to engage your kids in conversation about the crucifixion and resurrection this Good Friday.

We live in a digital age and telling your child to turn off the TV can sometimes cause a bomb to explode in your living room. The constant nagging and the back-and-forth negotiations for more screen-time is a battle that parents are sometimes too familiar with. If you feel like you've pulled out all your bag of tricks–we have something that will help end this vicious cycle. Read about these research backed hacks to help your child rebuild a healthy relationship with media.

Did you know you could build leadership skills in children that they will use as adults? In fact, some of the world’s greatest leaders took decades of experience just to hone in on some of the skills that set them apart. If we teach kids how to be good leaders, we are setting them up for success at home, school, in their future workplaces, and in their future communities. Take a look as some practical ways kids and teens can get involved in growing leadership skills today.

Getting outside can be good for the whole family. As we transition into warmer weather, it's a great time to take advantage of the spring season to go exploring with the kids. Enjoying the simplest things that nature has to offer can be a platform for learning and discovery for all ages. If you're not the type to venture outside, check out these tips to help guide your kids to learn, grow and experience the outdoors!