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

16/08/2025

Most of us have heard the slogan "Jesus is the answer to every question," but Dad's Life writer, Dan DeWitt, believes this saying rings hollow. Discover his insight into how to model deep, critical, biblical thinking for our kids in this month's Dad's Life column.

14/08/2025

Living in a balanced way can be daunting in our age of overscheduling and I-can-have-it-all thinking. Fortunately, while searching for guidance, when it comes to learning how to live a balanced life, we don't have to look any further than the examples Jesus gave us.

Don't miss Dolores Smyth's August article "Finding Balance" for three lessons Jesus taught about seeking balance!

12/08/2025

Gratitude is a choice, not a feeling! Our August Growth Spurt article "Gratitude" gives age-appropriate ways you can foster an attitude of gratitude in your children. For example:

With your silly preschooler, make up gratitude phrases. This helps him learn the word as well as how to live it.

⭐ "Gratitude takes away my greed-itude."
⭐ "Gratitude means I thank you, hug you, play with you."
⭐ "Gratitude is jumping in excitement for what I have rather than stomping my foot for one more."

Check out the Growth Spurt article for gratitude tips for 0 to 1 years, 1 to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 12 years!

09/08/2025

The summer is such a lovely time to let routines lapse, soaking in the extra daylight and no-homework time. Then, BAM! It's back to a schedule. In the August article "Bedtime Madness," writer Jessica Weaver shares some tips for establishing a routine to help manage bedtimes for multiple children.

07/08/2025

It is time to usher in a new school year! In order to best enjoy this season, we need to be prepared. For 5 tips for back-to-school success, don't miss Lorie Keene's August article "Back-to-School Success."

What are you most looking forward to this school year? Let us know in the comments!

05/08/2025

Modern life has wandered away from the table. We eat in the car, on the recliner, at our office desk, or on the run, but whatever happened to the simplicity of gathering around the table? We gave a whole constellation of reasons to forgo the table. But should we? Perhaps coming to the table is a discipline every bit as sacred as prayer, worship, and Bible study. Take some time this month to read Tammy Darling's article "Come to the Table," as it explores the importance of where and what you eat!

02/08/2025

In our August issue of ParentLife, Shelly Wyrick explores the benefits of creating together. Her family does art as a family because they can do it side by side, ages 9 to 47! Sitting together, everyone has their own project from lettering to coloring, cartooning to watercolor, they are all involved in their work and engaged with each other. It's an easy win. The practice of art at home brings a family close and fosters appreciation, endurance, and presence.

If this intrigues you, don't miss Shelly's article "Art Matters" to learn more about the benefits and some creative ways to put it into practice.

31/07/2025

One simple (but powerful) back-to-school tradition your family may want to embrace is the "Backpack Blessing" - a moment to lay hands on your child's backpack and cover the upcoming school year in prayer. It's a tangible, meaningful way to invite God into your child's learning, friendships, challenges, and growth.

To find out why it matters and for tips to create this meaningful moment, check out Nancy Cornwell's article "Praying Over the Backpack" in our August issue of ParentLife.

What are your favorite back-to-school traditions? Share with us and our other readers in the comments!

29/07/2025

Our August 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.

26/07/2025

It's hard to believe the return to school year is right around the corner. Changing schools is a scenario many families face - sometimes multiple times while raising children. These transitions can cause anxiety and stress for both the parents and the child, taking a toll on family life. To help make changing schools a smooth transition for everyone, don't miss Jana Magruder's article "Smooth Transitions" in our July issue of ParentLife.

What strategies have you found helpful for transitions like these? Let us know in the comments!

24/07/2025

Parenting is hard! Rewarding, yes. But hard. It is humility that will enable us to parent well. When we know our place, we rely more on God than ourselves -- precisely what we need for parenting.

For some guidance on how to parent with humility, check out Tammy Darling's June article "Parenting with Humility."

22/07/2025

It's summertime! But it's too hot, sticky, and humid outside. So how do you have fun and beat the heat?

Instead of Hot Potato, play Cold Potato. Fill a balloon up with water, and poke one tiny hole in the balloon. Gather the kids in a circle and toss the leaky balloon from one to another before it runs out of water. Everyone gets sprayed and cooled off during the game!

For more ideas, don't miss "Beat the Heat" by Christi McGuire in our July issue of ParentLife.

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