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Discipleship for kids

When it comes to nurturing faith in our kids, the road can be rocky. Here are my favourite resources, alongside thoughts and ideas from our family's experience.

NEED SOME CHRISTIAN FICTION FOR KIDS? TRY GLADSTONE!

October 31, 2019 29 Comments

Looking for some Christian fiction for your 4th grader or 5th grader? The Gladstone Tales hit the spot!

Pretty much every parent I know wants their child to love reading. And pretty much every parent I know hits a point where they're not sure what their child should be reading, what's good for their age group, or what they might be 'into' next. We're constantly having these battles at Casa Rycroft. … [Read more...] about NEED SOME CHRISTIAN FICTION FOR KIDS? TRY GLADSTONE!

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Faith

10 STOCKING FILLERS TO NURTURE FAITH FOR 8-11s

October 24, 2019 5 Comments

Faith-building stocking stuffers for your 8s-11s this Christmas! Fill their stocking with items to encourage and challenge them as they grow as Christians.

Around this time of year, I start to think about Christmas presents and, in particular, stockings. I do love the fun of picking out small treats that my children will enjoy - but I also feel the pressure of needing enough to deem their stockings well and truly 'stuffed', whilst also not wanting … [Read more...] about 10 STOCKING FILLERS TO NURTURE FAITH FOR 8-11s

Books and resources· Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Family Life

10 STOCKING FILLERS TO NURTURE FAITH FOR 5-8s

October 24, 2019 6 Comments

Faith-building stocking stuffers for your 5s-8s this Christmas! Fill their stocking with items to encourage and challenge them as they grow as Christians.

Around this time of year, I start to think about Christmas presents and, in particular, stockings. I do love the fun of picking out small treats that my children will enjoy - but I also feel the pressure of needing enough to deem their stockings well and truly 'stuffed', whilst also not wanting … [Read more...] about 10 STOCKING FILLERS TO NURTURE FAITH FOR 5-8s

Books and resources· Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Family Life

10 STOCKING FILLERS TO NURTURE FAITH FOR UNDER 5s

October 24, 2019 3 Comments

Faith-building stocking stuffers for your under 5s this Christmas! Fill their stocking with items to encourage and challenge them as they grow as Christians.

Around this time of year, I start to think about Christmas presents and, in particular, stockings. I do love the fun of picking out small treats that my children will enjoy - but I also feel the pressure of needing enough to deem their stockings well and truly 'stuffed', whilst also not wanting … [Read more...] about 10 STOCKING FILLERS TO NURTURE FAITH FOR UNDER 5s

Books and resources· Christmas & Advent· Discipleship for kids· Family Life

CHRISTIANS AND HALLOWEEN: HOW CAN FAMILIES APPROACH HALLOWEEN WITH INTEGRITY?

October 17, 2019 8 Comments

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? How can we explain Halloween to our children? What does Halloween teach us? Is there a Christian perspective on Halloween? This blog explores how we can navigate Halloween as Christian families.

Around this time of year, I start to get fidgety. Just as I'm starting to think about Christmas, Halloween goes and plonks itself right in the middle of autumn - something I'd rather ignore, but know that I can't. My kids start getting excited, then realise I'm not, then start to ask difficult … [Read more...] about CHRISTIANS AND HALLOWEEN: HOW CAN FAMILIES APPROACH HALLOWEEN WITH INTEGRITY?

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Halloween· Parenting· Seasons

IS CHURCH JUST ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR FAMILY’S EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?

September 19, 2019 10 Comments

Is church just an extra curricular activity? Is it important for my family to attend church? What happens if we skip church?

Weekends are full. Especially with a family. From the word 'go' on Saturday morning, us parents can find ourselves hurriedly pushing kids out of the house to get to morning band practice, swimming lessons or sports matches. Afternoons bring parties - trying to remember which of the 39 … [Read more...] about IS CHURCH JUST ANOTHER ONE OF YOUR FAMILY’S EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?

Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

HELPING CHILDREN CONNECT WITH GOD IN THEIR EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES

May 16, 2019 28 Comments

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Have you ever had a heart-to-heart with your child and wondered how to encourage them to connect with God about it all? Do you sometimes find yourself giving your kids a pep talk, but feeling it's all just a little bit hollow? Would you like to offer your kids something more solid when they're … [Read more...] about HELPING CHILDREN CONNECT WITH GOD IN THEIR EVERYDAY EXPERIENCES

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

HOW CAN I PARENT MY CHILDREN FOR FAITH? (A REVIEW OF THE PARENTING FOR FAITH COURSE)

March 12, 2019 11 Comments

BRF's Parenting for Faith course with Rachel Turner is a FREE online course for all parents who seek to nurture their children's faith as they grow.

In the never-ending pile of laundry, discarded vegetables and emotional melodrama that is Parenting, the idea of how we parent our kids on their faith journey can often get overlooked. Occasionally, I stick my head out of that pile and remember that our greatest ambition for our children is for … [Read more...] about HOW CAN I PARENT MY CHILDREN FOR FAITH? (A REVIEW OF THE PARENTING FOR FAITH COURSE)

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

30 SIMPLE LENT ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES

February 28, 2019 13 Comments

Creative Lent ideas for families.

Want some creative Lent activities for families and children this year? Nope, thought you didn't. Because, if I know you well (and I'm starting to think I might), I know that you show up to this blog exhausted by parenting and life and everything in between. You really don't need anything … [Read more...] about 30 SIMPLE LENT ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES

Books and resources· Discipleship for kids· Easter & Lent· Faith· Family Life· Parenting

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For those days (or weeks, or months, or years) when you feel like you're failing at parenting, here is your hope, your encouragement and some practical ideas.
How to have great family bible time for kids when it’s noisy and chaotic. The best family devotionals often happen in the chaos, and this post tells you why.
Looking round prospective schools with your adopted or fostered child? Here are the questions you need to ask.
The four attachment styles are explained in this clear, no-fuss blog. What they are, how to spot them, and how to parent your child with this knowledge.
How adoption/fostering might affect toddlers' behaviour.
Is church just an extra curricular activity? Is it important for my family to attend church? What happens if we skip church?
Are you a lonely parent? You're not alone - literally. Many of us struggle with social isolation when we become parents. Here are some ways to combat it.
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