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Steps to take and activities to do to foster gratitude in kids. 

Children are active and have a lot of energy. But some kids are hyper all the time, it seems. Here's what you can do.

12 short but meaningful tips on how to be a thoughtful teacher of children.

While this article is written for parents, it can be easily applied to the kids in your care on Sundays or during the week. The better we understand a child's temperament, the better we can understand and love the child. 

Do you cry? You should. Read why.

Many children's pastors and children's ministry volunteers want to help single parents and families. Here's helpful advice on who should discipline and how.

Do you know how to connect to today's device- and media-saturated kids?

Who is Responsible to Disciple my Kids - the church or me?

Teach your kids not to count on luck, but on the providence of God. 

What's the big deal about being loyal to others?

How do we help teens learn freedom and independence while maintaining boundaries for healthy growth?

This article explores the danger of helicopter parenting in turbulent times.

Use these conversation starters to get your family talking!

How do we encourage our kids to own their faith and love Jesus forever? The key is in our example.   

Do your kids know what God has done in your lives? Set up an "altar" to remind them every day. 

A Fun Family Easter Kit to send home.  

TWO Separate Family Devotional Guides that include Praise Links, Art, Devotionals, Play Ideas and More!

This is a cute song kids will have fun with as they express the loving relationships of their family. You may also omit mom or dad if family configuration merits this.