All Family & parenting articles
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ArticleA Parent’s Guide to Safe and Enjoyable Sleepovers
Sleepovers are a cherished part of childhood—an opportunity for children to bond with friends, and enjoy the freedom of staying up far too late! For parents, sleepovers are a big moment, as the fun also comes with the responsibility of ensuring everyone is safe and looked after. With stories of peer-on-peer abuse in the media, it’s natural for parents to have concerns. So let’s look at how you can make for an enjoyable and safe sleepover.
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ArticleA parent’s guide to safeguarding
Most parents want to protect their children, ensuring they thrive in safe environments. For many families, this extends beyond their homes and into the various clubs and church communities where their children participate. Whilst these places may offer growth, friendship, or spiritual development, parents need to be ...
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ArticleSetting yourself up for faith conversations in 2024
Do conversations with your kids come easily?
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Article‘God with us’ in a family with additional needs
What is the toughest part of Christmas for you?
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ArticleIs it OK to talk about Santa and does this undermine our words about Jesus?
What was your experience of Santa growing up?
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ArticleGive glory to God this Christmas (and ditch ’the elf on the shelf’, please!)
Have you had to make adjustments to your Christmas routine?
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ArticleMaybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store: how to be imaginative as you celebrate God's gift to us
Do you know your love language?
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Article‘I find it easier to share Jesus with my children at Christmas: here’s how I do it’
Do you find Christmas is a good time to share faith?
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ArticleHow to share Christmas gifts (without going into debt!)
How many gifts do you typically buy?
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Article‘Mum can I get a tattoo?’ What to say about tattoos and piercings in the light of the Bible
Have tattos been an issue in your home?
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ArticleA how, a wow and a bow: a Christmas meditation for your family this advent
Have you lost the sense of wonder of Christmas?
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Article11 activities for Christian families to brighten your advent season
Was ‘advent’ celebrated in your home growing up?
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Article‘Teamwork makes the dream work’: how one Christian family is tackling selfishness
Is selfishness the root of issues in your family?
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ArticleHitting children is harmful and God does not give harmful parenting advice
What kind of discipline methods do you use?
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Article‘I hate you’ could be the start of a fruitful conversation. How to make a Christian response
Have you had to field unwanted personal attacks?
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ArticleEmma Watson, Jim Carrey and Michael Phelps have it, but what should you be praying if your child has ADHD?
When did you first become aware of ADHD?
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ArticleYikes, I need 70 hours a week to fit it all in!
What is the maximum you have ever worked in a week?
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ArticleJuggling childcare and a day job - how can Christian parents flourish?
Do you prefer working from home?
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Article7 ways to prepare for relational change in your family
Was ‘leaving for uni’ your biggest transition?
