Christian parenting

Parent conversations: Answering a teen’s hard questions

Post author:Michael Ewart
Post published:2026/03/31
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series 00spotlight-topslider

Pastor Michael Ewart shares a template for discussing serious topics with our teens. QUESTION: Our family feels divided over the deportation debate. My teenage son (influenced by public school and…

Parent conversations: What promises of God calm your heart when parenting feels overwhelming?

Post author:Megan Neisius, Karyn Clemons, Rob Guenther
Post published:2026/02/28
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

Parenting often feels overwhelming. Parenting without God’s promises? That I can’t even comprehend! What a blessing to have these promises to cling to when everything else in life feels so…

Parent conversations: What’s your parenting catchphrase?

Post author:Jen Mueller, Joel Russow, Laura Schaefer
Post published:2026/01/30
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

I have some homework for you this month. Ask your kids what your go-to parenting phrase is. Then stop and reflect. If your children are too young or can’t think…

Parent conversations: Ideas to foster a family-friendly church

Post author:FIC, Kaycee Welke
Post published:2025/12/27
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

We tell parents that they are supposed to bring their children to church, but how do we support and encourage them in that endeavor? Here are some family-friendly ideas. They…

Parent conversations: A children’s Christmas service to remember

Post author:Kristen Koepsell, James Aderman, Ann M. Ponath, Clark Schultz
Post published:2025/11/30
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

I’ve sat through roughly one hundred children’s Christmas services so far in my life. Each one has been special—honestly. The familiar parts are like an old friend—comforting and steadfast—while the…

Parent conversations: What is the role of a Christian parent?

Post author:Stephen P. Kuehl
Post published:2025/10/31
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

In our fast-paced world, it’s pretty easy to get distracted. Our time with our children can become a blur of after-school activities, rushed meals, and hectic bedtimes. That’s why stopping…

Parent conversations: How should families with young children approach going to church?

Post author:Jen Mueller, Amanda Berg, Karyn Clemons
Post published:2025/09/30
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

The words of Proverbs 22:6, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it,” and Matthew 18:5, “Whoever…

Read more about the article Parent conversations: What is bullying? How can parents help children who are struggling with relationships with their peers?

Parent conversations: What is bullying? How can parents help children who are struggling with relationships with their peers?

Post author:Sarah Reik, Rachel Blum
Post published:2025/08/31
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

My mom radar goes up quickly when my kids talk about interpersonal problems with their classmates. As I talk through situations with them, I always struggle because I know that…

Read more about the article Parent conversations: If our kids are to be the church leaders of tomorrow, what should we be doing to prepare them today?

Parent conversations: If our kids are to be the church leaders of tomorrow, what should we be doing to prepare them today?

Post author:Melanie Giddings, Phil Huebner
Post published:2025/07/31
Post category:Parent Conversations FIC Features Forward in Christ FIC Series

Laying the foundation for a child’s life of faith is a critical part of a Christian parent’s job. Clearly it’s important for the child, but it’s also vital for a…

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