All NexGen Pro articles – Page 13
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BlogCoronavirus: a mum's guide to family ministry in isolation
I am a mum, a new youth, children's and families worker at a parish church in Doncaster, a worried daughter, concerned neighbour and out of my depth governor of a local school. Words cannot be used to express the number of thoughts whizzing around my head at any given second.
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BlogNurturing your marriage during the coronavirus pandemic
At Youth and Children's Work magazine, we talk a lot about young people - but during this strange and difficult season, it's important that parents are looking out for and loving each other as much as their children. It's not all about the kids!
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BlogReady to use all-age parable – Freddie and the first-aid fiasco
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BlogHelping children with additional needs understand Coronavirus
Many children are worried about the Coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) and as parents, other family members, or children's and youth workers, we are likely to be worried about how to keep them safe. Much of the information circulating at the moment is scary, over-hyped and sensationalised and this can really upset for children, especially those with additional needs who may struggle to comprehend what they are seeing and hearing.
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BlogHow to do family worship in the home
Up and down the country and across the world, life has suddenly shifted gear for all of us. Families are thrown into the unknown situation of being together every day, with no clubs, activities or outings to break up the days and weeks. And not only do parents and carers now need to be the warm, loving and emotionally available adults that their children need, but we also need to act as pastors at a time when youth and children’s work is halted in most churches.
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BlogFour ways families can stay faithful during coronavirus
As schools shut, and social distancing ramps up, the challenges for families will be significant. But Ed Mackenzie believes this moment also offers parents an opportunity to put their faith at the heart of family life
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BlogCoronavirus: How to minimise family tensions
Coronavirus has resulted in schools closing and many people going into self-isolation. Ruth Jackson spoke to Tim Alford, national director of Limitless (the youth ministry of Elim Pentecostal Church) whose family is currently in self-isolation due to his wife, Jen, displaying symptoms of the Coronavirus. To hear more from Tim on how to support young people and reach out into our communities at this difficult time, check out our social media sites @ycwmag
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BlogChildren's ministry at home: settling into a new 'normal'
The spread of Coronavirus means that for parents, with children out of school and churches having to make the difficult decision to close while we isolate, there's a new 'normal' to settle into. Here, Dema Kohen from We Are Kidmin offers up some of his top tips for practising children's ministry at home.
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BlogParenting for faith: coaching children through a pandemic
Parenting for Faith hosted a Facebook Live this week in light of the news about COVID-19, and pioneer Rachel Turner shared helpful tips for parents to coach kids through the pandemic spiritually and emotionally. Here, we republish a blog from Parenting for Faith based on Rachel's top hints and tricks.
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BlogFive ways to celebrate Mother's Day in isolation
We know that Mother’s Day is often a tricky time for churches. We want to mark the day in celebration, but for many it can be a painful reminder of loss, heartache or difficulty. Others can feel excluded from a narrative focused on birth mothers. Some individuals avoid church on Mother’s Day. And that’s all without also having COVID-19 to contend with.
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BlogCoronavirus: how the prayers of small children can make a big difference
We are living in unprecedented times. Advice around Coronavirus seems to be constantly changing and people are understandably fearful about the future. A Christian paediatrician shares some of his thoughts about what we can do to keep children and young people updated and safe.
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IssuesShould they, shouldn’t they?
In light of coronavirus and other scary news stories peppering our front pages and TV screens, should we let our children watch or read the news?
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IssuesYou only live twice
As we approach Easter, Ben Jack looks at what the resurrection means, why it should shape our lives and how we can share this hope with the children and young people we serve alongside
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Faith at homeTalking to children about Coronavirus
Deputy editor of YCW magazine Jess Lester spoke to a trainee doctor and youth worker about how we can stay safe during the outbreak of Coronavirus, and offers up advice on how to talk to our young people and children about the virus.
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BlogFilm review: The Call of the Wild
If you're looking for ideas of what to do with the kids this very cloudy weekend, why not hop down to the cinema? In honour of World Book Day this week, Heather Riley reviews The Call of the Wild - based on a novel about love and self discovery.
