Growing confidence

We want our children to grow a healthy core of confidence that finds its source in their relationship with God rather than in themselves or what others think of them. In this topic we explore the approaches parents have which will enable them to parent their children for confidence, as well as seeing what this looks like in everyday situations. Rachel Turner’s book ‘Parenting Children for a Life of Confidence’, which expounds these ideas, is now published as part of the Parenting Children for a Life of Faith Omnibus.

Raising our children to be allies against racism

24 Oct 2023

Lucy Rycroft

Through current affairs and social media, we are becoming more aware than ever of the presence of institutional racism in various sectors of society. How can we parent for faith in a way that raises our children to be godly allies in the fight against racism?

Building your child’s confidence in making friends

19 Sep 2023

Lucy Rycroft

When we send our children off to school or other groups away from us, we can be anxious about whether they'll make friends. Will they be kind? Will others be kind? What happens if no one speaks to my child? How will they navigate the inevitable friendship fall-outs?

How can I prepare my teen for University?

12 Jul 2023

Lucy Rycroft

While some students opt to study from home, most home student undergraduates in the UK travel to a new location for university. As we see young adults move away from our physical proximity, taking on a new independence and responsibility for their life and faith, what are our prayers for them?

What if my child is struggling with emotional health?

13 Mar 2023

Lucy Rycroft

As parents, our children's health is of utmost concern. But often emotional health seems harder to 'fix' than physical health. Is there anything we can do when our children are struggling with their emotions?

Equipping kids to live well with social media

05 Jul 2022

Becky Sedgwick

How do we help our children engage with social media in a positive way? Becky offers some suggestions for helping them navigate this tricky world well, growing confidence and purpose along the way.

What we can learn from Love Island

03 Jul 2022

Becky Sedgwick

Becky explores how we might build a godly core of confidence in our children to counter the messages of our celebrity obsessed culture.

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