Ages and stages

As our children grow and change we discover new seasons of parenting for faith. The principles remain the same, but how they work out in practice may look different. Here you’ll find articles and videos focussing on specific age groups, as well as what family life is like when you are parenting alone. If you are facing a particularly tough season, our change and challenge topics may be helpful.

To select which age or stage you’d like, please use our drop down menu below.

Healthy conversations around pornography

21 Nov 2023

Lucy Rycroft

Today's parents are all too aware of the easy availability of pornography. How do we start and maintain healthy conversations with our children and teens around this area, and what do we do if and when our children have an encounter with porn?

When your child walks away from faith

13 Nov 2023

Lucy Rycroft

When we have prayed for our children to come to know Jesus for themselves, when we've nurtured their faith and created opportunities for them to grow, it can feel devastating when they make the decision to turn away from Jesus. But there is always hope.

Talking to 11-18s about sex and puberty from a Christian perspective

10 Oct 2023

Lucy Rycroft

As our children get older, we know the importance of maintaining open, healthy dialogue about their changing bodies and, eventually, the role of sex in a committed relationship. How do we educate our children healthily, medically and Biblically?

Talking to under-11s about sex and puberty from a Christian perspective

03 Oct 2023

Lucy Rycroft

It's a subject which has many parents quaking in their boots! Whilst we know the importance of open, healthy conversations with our children around puberty and sex, it's another thing actually having those conversations.

Preparing for your child’s first smartphone

03 Oct 2023

Lucy Rycroft

We are living in an age where most of our children will receive a smartphone while they're still living with us. How can we navigate this transition safely and successfully?

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?

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