Low-Tech Parenting Must Be a Big Tent - Christianity Today

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"In the face of the extraordinary challenges presented to parents and Christians by digital technology, it seems to me that we need two things above all. First, we need courage and boldness in confronting these challenges... Second, and just as important, we need grace. Grace for others, grace for our children, grace for ourselves." - CToday

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From Credulity to Conviction: Helping Children Grow a Faith That Lasts

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“Children don’t remain credulous forever. Beliefs mature. When they do, they usually abandon beliefs in Santa, but they are far more likely to keep believing in Jesus. Our calling is to guide them from childlike credulity to mature conviction, helping them discard what’s false while rooting them deeply in the truth.” - CPPL

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How congregations can care for families with wayward kids

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“The Connors feel a deep sorrow that robs their joy and causes them to question their parenting. They pray for Kyle and wonder where things went wrong. They worry about his spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health and safety.” - Baptist Press

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How do we minister to parents with broken hearts?

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“Almost every parent looks back on their experience of parenting and thinks they could have done better. Help your friend to understand this…. But when we are vulnerable because of the grief caused by prodigal children, the devil will whisper in our ear that it is all our fault.” - Challies

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The School Tech Situation Is Worse than You Think

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“My own children are in seventh and ninth grade now, and they’ve never experienced a single day of school without working on a screen. Yes, even in kindergarten. Yes, even before they could read.” - Gleanings

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Jesus and the Little Child

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“Little children had no status in the ancient world. They did not hold family position, did not own possessions, did not have jobs. They possessed nothing that would give them social status except their relationship to their parents.” - P&D

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Screen Time for Kids Raises Concerns

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“Screen time for children and teens is a tough topic. Parents often use screens to get a break. Kids love playing games and keeping in touch with friends. But more experts are alerting parents” - C.Leaders

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