Here are resources to help you be a Christian parent. Please note some of these resources are not Christian and even if they are, you should always refer to prayer, the Bible, your pastor, or children's pastor for advice and wisdom.
Skills and Future Proofing
100 categorized skills with activities to help future-proof your child for rapidly advancing job markets.
Luma Valley
Guide to healthy lifestyle, eating, hygiene, mental health, and exercise.
Book, movie, and TV show lists, guides, and reviews.
Common Sense Media
Provides age-appropriate media reviews and advice for families.
Crosswalk Movie Reviews
Offers Christian perspective reviews on movies.
Movie Guide
Reviews films from a biblical worldview, focusing on morality and family values.
PluggedIn
Analyzes movies, TV shows, music, and games for content suitability for families.
Spirit Sentinel Kids
Offers reviews and resources for parents to find spiritually enriching content for children.
This is a children's version of what is found in the Life Tips.
Think the Best: If someone does something that makes you sad, remember they might have not meant to hurt you. Ask them why they did something if you’re unsure.
Put Yourself in Their Shoes: Imagine how others feel before you say or do something.
Say Nice Things: Always speak kindly about others. If you say mean things, people might think you’ll talk about them that way too.
Learn About Others: When you meet someone new, find things you both like. Show that you care about their interests and family.
Help People’s Talents: If you see someone is good at something, tell them and help them get even better.
Take Care of Your Body: Remember, your body is a special gift from God, so keep it healthy with good food and exercise.
Be Happy Every Morning: Start each day with a smile because God loves you and is in control.
Trust God’s Plan: Even when things don’t make sense, know that God has a good plan for you, just like an artist creating a beautiful picture.
Pray Always: Talk to God about everything, even the little things.
Be Part of God’s Family: Go to church and spend time with others who love God. Don’t be alone; God wants you to have friends.
Eat and Drink Well: Drink lots of water, eat healthy food, and get plenty of sleep to grow strong.
Exercise Your Body and Mind: Play games that make you move, read books, and pray to keep your body, mind, and heart strong.
Be Careful with Treats: Don’t eat too many sweets, and don’t make others eat something that might not be good for them.
Say Nice Things to Yourself: Tell yourself, “I can do it!” Being positive helps you do your best.
Take Your Time in Fights: If you’re upset, take a deep breath and think before you speak. Silence can sometimes be the best answer.
Try New Things: Don’t be afraid to try something new. If you don’t know how to do it, ask for help or advice.
Finish What You Start: Don’t put off your work. Finish it quickly to feel good and make others trust you.
Keep Learning: Always be curious and learn new things. It’s okay if you don’t know something right away.
Be Thankful Every Day: Think about the good things God has done for you. Say thank you for His help and love.
Find What You Love: Do things that make you happy, like playing, drawing, or building, and take a break when you need to.
Make Something First: Before telling others about your big ideas, start working on them. This helps you stay focused.
Be Kind to Everyone: Even if someone is mean, show them kindness. It might make them nicer and shows them God's love.
Help with God’s Work: God gave you special gifts to help others. Use them to make the world better.
Be Careful with What You Say: Don’t encourage others to do bad things. Think about how your words affect them.
Only Buy What’s Needed: Spend money on things that are really important for you and your family.