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Addicted, anxious and online: What every Christian parent needs to know about social media and wellbeing
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‘Before we point the finger at Russell Brand, the church needs to get its own house in order and educate young people about consent’
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The Greatest Story Ever Told: How Bear Grylls’ new book can help young people rediscover the wonder of the gospel
6 questions for Christian parents to ask their children as they approach the new school term
Christian parents looking for a resource on race for their youth and children need look no further
Debra Green OBE: ’Just because you’re a Christian, it doesn’t mean that bad things won’t happen to your children, so be ready'
Solo parenting can be a lonely job but there are ways through
New resources on the film The King of Kings will be useful with a couple of tweaks
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Premier NexGen helps Christian parents, grandparents and carers raise faith-filled youth and children through practical advice, cultural insights, and biblical wisdom for everyday family life in a fast-changing world.
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Addicted, anxious and online: What every Christian parent needs to know about social media and wellbeing
When Sephora meets Scripture: Helping our girls see true beauty
Taming gaming: A faith-based approach to video games at home
3 ways parents can get teenagers thinking about AI and faith
Beyond the endless scroll: Protecting your teen’s heart on TikTok
The online world: Friend or foe for Christian youth and children?
Helping your teen navigate Snapchat: A Christian parent’s guide to helping them flourish online
4 takeaways for Christian parents from David Attenborough’s new BBC animal documentary: Parenthood
4 ways Christian parents can engage with the latest TikTok trend: Aura farming
Fantastic Four: First Steps can help youth and children see the Church in a new light
Christian parents can usefully use KPop Demon Hunters to explore themes of idolatry and the Kingdom of God with their family
Building the Band - The new Netflix show Christian parents should know about
Summer glow-up or comparison burnout: The perfection trap for young people
Superman film (2025) – What does it mean to be good?
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Answering your child’s questions: What does the Bible say about dinosaurs?
Mentions of God’s creation appear at various points thoughout the Bible but the main place where we read about this is in the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Genesis doesn’t talk about dinosaurs roaming the earth. But then neither does it mention cats, penguins or squirrels!
Why should I care about others?
Are you more Elsa or Snow White? OK, so Encanto’s Mirabel ripped up the Disney princess script a few years back, and Rachel Zegler took Snow in weird directions this year. But does 1937’s homemaking, animal-whispering porcelain princess resonate, or are you feeling the fierce, sassy and powerful snow queen? Voting Elsa makes sense as she reflects our culture having emerged from it. The focus on the individual is intense, perfectly encapsulated within the kids party sing-along, Let it go:
Why go to church if God is everywhere?
It’s Sunday morning. It’s been a busy week. You’re bone-tired and craving that morning lie-in. Or perhaps it’s your teenager who you’re struggling to drag out of bed. Maybe your threenager is refusing to put on their socks, or your pre-teen is in the middle of an episode or is desperate to go to that party or match instead. We all know the struggle! Inevitably the question comes…“Why do we have to go to church if God is everywhere anyway?!”
Answering children’s questions: Who made God?
This is the number one, most asked question by children, teens and even sometimes adults with the simplest answer: no one. But if the answer is so simple, then why do so many children keep on asking the question?
Answering your child’s questions: Why should I say sorry?
When did “sorry” stop meaning “sorry”? And… what does this mean for how we approach the topics of sin and repentance with our youth and children?
Answering your child’s questions: What’s the point of praying? Because God doesn’t change
We know that prayer matters, but if your home is anything like mine then the fast pace of busy family life often means it doesn’t get the time or the focus that you wish it did. With conflicting clubs and extracurricular activities routines are all over the place and bedtimes are not as consistent as they once were. Mealtimes are chaotic and often filled with others around the table too, and those special moments when you’re all together as a family are too few and far between.
Debra Green OBE: ’Just because you’re a Christian, it doesn’t mean that bad things won’t happen to your children, so be ready'
Founder and National Director of Redeeming Our Communities, Debra Green OBE, encourages Christian parents to lean into God and his church when the inevitable difficulties of family life come
Janie Oliver: ‘Parenting definitely won’t be what you expect but if you let yourself, you’ll find joy and magic in places you won’t anticipate.’
CEO of Stewardship, Janie Oliver, reflects on how her upbringing helped shape who she is today including her parenting
Clare Williams: ‘I thank my parents for showing me what it means to pray and pray without ceasing’
Apologist and speaker Clare Williams-Sarpong reflects on the changing experience of the black community in the UK and, within that, the place and power of Scripture and prayer in family life
Graham Daniels: Parenting is ‘a long game and of course a game that we ultimately are not in control over’
Director of Christians in Sport, Graham Daniels, takes a long view of parenting and extols the virtue of being normal
Anna Hawken: ‘I may have become a parent but that doesn’t change my core identity as a child of God’
Anna, what was your experience of faith as a child?
Neil O’Boyle: As parents ‘we couldn’t hide the fact that we were flawed, but we could be authentically flawed’
Neil, diving right in, what do you think is the key thing to remember in Christian parenting?
Gemma Hunt: ‘your child doesn’t need a perfect parent - just a present one’
Gemma, what do you find difficult as a mum? I think it’s fair to say that parenting has never been a walk in the park—but wow, in this digital age, it feels like we’re facing a whole new level of challenge. Our own parents had their struggles too, of course, but now we’ve got smartphones in our pockets, social media on demand, and AI popping up in everything from homework help to shopping lists. It’s fast, it’s convenient… but if we’re honest, it’s also exhausting.
Martin Saunders: ‘God’s grace is bigger than anyone’s parenting failures’
Yeah, I was born into a working-class family, but my parents were part of the home ownership boom in the late 70s and 80s. So, we were not wealthy but not poor either. I wasn’t brought up as a Christian, but I came into contact with a number of churches and Christian groups near where I lived, so I got to see and be around Christians a bit. When I was 14, I met an amazing school’s worker who set out the Gospel in a really clear and logical way – it really made sense to me, and I was convinced on the spot. I went up to him at the end and said “you’ve got yourself a convert”; he thought I was making fun of him!
Paul Kerensa: Parents ‘take sleep when you can and be kind. Not every day will be easy – but that’s OK’
Welcome Paul, thanks for agreeing to share your experiences with us, can we start with you telling us a bit about yourself?
Chloe Swart: You don’t have to be a superhero parent. Just love Jesus deeply and live that out in front of your kids
Chloe, can you describe what it was like growing up in a home where your parents were so actively involved in mission?
Debra Green OBE: ’Just because you’re a Christian, it doesn’t mean that bad things won’t happen to your children, so be ready'
Janie Oliver: ‘Parenting definitely won’t be what you expect but if you let yourself, you’ll find joy and magic in places you won’t anticipate.’
Clare Williams: ‘I thank my parents for showing me what it means to pray and pray without ceasing’
Graham Daniels: Parenting is ‘a long game and of course a game that we ultimately are not in control over’
Anna Hawken: ‘I may have become a parent but that doesn’t change my core identity as a child of God’
Neil O’Boyle: As parents ‘we couldn’t hide the fact that we were flawed, but we could be authentically flawed’
Gemma Hunt: ‘your child doesn’t need a perfect parent - just a present one’
Martin Saunders: ‘God’s grace is bigger than anyone’s parenting failures’
Paul Kerensa: Parents ‘take sleep when you can and be kind. Not every day will be easy – but that’s OK’
Chloe Swart: You don’t have to be a superhero parent. Just love Jesus deeply and live that out in front of your kids
6 things Christian parents can do as the very first day of school arrives
6 questions for Christian parents to ask their children as they approach the new school term
5 things for Christian parents to do as GCSE results day approaches
Your child and their school: 4 ways Christian parents can raise faithful children in a secular school
What Christian parents should know about the new sex and relationships education guidance
3 things Christian parents can do to help with the pressure of results day
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6 questions for Christian parents to ask their children as they approach the new school term
6 tracks for Christian parents to add to their family car play list this summer
'Read-alouds’ - the simple but effective way for Christian parents to help form faith this summer
The summer holidays can be great times to bond with your children and develop their faith. Here’s how…
Summer glow-up or comparison burnout: The perfection trap for young people
Holy habits for the school holidays: Helping your family stay close to God this summer
Look closer, you’ll find the Eubank Jr - Benn fight was secretly a sermon on fatherhood
3 helpful qualities for Christian dads to foster this Father’s Day and beyond
Answering your child’s questions: Why is God a Father?
There is no good parenting without Good Friday
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Two ways Christian parents can help prepare their children for a big school move this September
4 things Christian parents can teach their children from the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win
5 ways to help children respond with kindness and faith when the world doesn’t make sense
A Christian parent’s guide to mandatory reporting: What’s going on and why it matters
From headlines to hope: How Christian parents can guide youth and children through troubling news
Christian youth worker and politician given peerage
Football star Peter Crouch reveals daily prayers
YMCA campaigns on holiday provision
Ban faith-based selection in schools says UN committee
Soul Survivor suspends two more pastors
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