ParentLife

ParentLife is a Christian parenting magazine for expectant parents and parents of infants, preschool A Christian magazine for parents of children 12 and under

07/19/2025

A child who questions God shows she trusts in God. Well-explored questions deepen faith. In her July article "When Your Child Questions God," Karen Dockrey explores helpful ways to respond to common questions your child might ask about God.

07/17/2025

The Bible is a timeless treasure filled with stories, lessons, and wisdom that can be brought to life in many exciting and engaging ways. Whether you're looking to deepen your own understanding or share these truths with your family, there are countless creative methods to make Bible study both fun and impactful. From interactive activities to sensory experiences, Kristen White offers 10 ideas to experience the Bible in a way that will leave a lasting impression on everyone involved. Enjoy this one before checking out the other 9 ideas in our July issue.

Seeds and Straw
Set the stage for telling a Bible story by gathering touchable items related to the story. For example, if your family is studying Ruth, show a stalk of wheat. Show two sardines and five rolls to illustrate the faith-filled boy from John 6:1-13. Pour perfumed oil on your child's feet to demonstrate Luke 7:36-50. Drizzle vegetable oil into a bowl of flour to show how the woman in Zarephath took care of Elijah in 1 Kings 17. Real-life items help a story come alive.

07/12/2025

Getting children excited about healthy eating habits is difficult enough. Getting them enthusiastic about learning Scripture might seem impossible. Double up on a dose of healthy living for your family by using the virtues of the fruit of the Spirit in recipes that will bring nourishment to the body and the soul.

Check out our July issue for recipes like Love & Joy Melon Hearts, Peace & Patience Frozen Pops, Kindness & Goodness Mini Fruit Pizzas, Faithfulness Rainbow Fruit Skewers, and Gentleness & Self-Control Smoothies.

07/10/2025

Have you ever considered that parenting is not much different than cleaning out a barn? It is messy, repetitive, and exhausting. But messy moments make us grow and bring deeper connections. In her July article "Lessons from the Barn," writer Carol Thompson explores the parallels of cleaning stalls and raising children!

07/08/2025

Whether at mealtime, bedtime, or any moment in between, give your preschooler chances to talk to God. In our July issue, Dixie Walker gives some helpful ways to teach your child to pray!

07/04/2025

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." - 2 Corinthians 3:17

May celebrating America's indepdence today remind you of the ultimate freedom we have through Jesus! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday weekend!

07/03/2025

Our July issue of ParentLife is out! Have you picked up your copy yet? Talk to your church about ordering copies to make them available to families in your congregation. Or order your own copy at lifeway.com/parentlife.

07/01/2025

Including your children in your own personal service outside of simply being observers will lay a foundation that will hopefully become a normal part of their adult lives. For three amazing benefits of including your children in your volunteer work, check out Lorie Keene's June article "Let Them Help."

06/28/2025

A garden not only provides fresh air and work for every age; it holds a harvest of deep and rich metaphors for life. It’s no surprise that the Bible often uses agriculture in parables and teaching. In her June article "Sow Much More Than a Garden," Shelly Wyrick digs into lessons that can be learned in the garden!

06/11/2025

Getting outside and enjoying God’s creation with your family can be life-changing, and it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to reap the benefits!

Have you heard of geocaching? Learn more about geocaching and how it brings families closer in Carol Thompson's June article "Outdoor Treasures"!

06/06/2025

Parenting and sleepless nights seem to go hand in hand. Whether you've got a newborn, a pr***en, or something in between, sleep can sometimes be hard to come by.

In her June article "Surviving Sleepless Nights," Tammy Darling gives 12 tips to help. Consider this one:

Say a prayer! As you crawl into bed, declare Psalm 4:8 aloud: "I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety." Release the day and any family or outside problems to the Lord. Put your children in God's hands. God is fully capable of seeing you and your family through the night. God doesn't sleep; therefore, you can ... even if a little one does wake you up from time to time.

05/27/2025

Our June issue of ParentLife is out! Have you picked up your copy yet? Talk to your church about ordering copies to make them available to families in your congregation. Or order your own copy at lifeway.com/parentlife.

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