It’s June 1st. Most schools in the southern United States are already on break. Those in the north, they soon will be. Parents, you want to make sure your kids keep reading, right? Well, at Keys for Kids Ministries, we’re [...]
It may seem like old school, but is it really? Don’t we want them to come to faith in Christ and grow in Him? Memorizing the Ten Commandments with our kids can help. They’re not just a set of rules [...]
In my opinion, yes. Kids have a difficult enough time just grooming themselves, let alone dealing with romantic relationships. Since kids are surrounded by bad outside influences from the culture, I hope you’re talking about purity and how to treat [...]
My dad always told me that my temper would get me into trouble some day. He was right. How do we talk to our teens about losing their temper with friends? It can be difficult. Emotions can be strong. As [...]
As parents, we’re called to love and guide our kids, whether they’re biological or step. But parenting step-kids who are disobeying can be a challenge. The Bible does offer guidance, though. Ephesians 6 is clear, “Children OBEY your parents.” In [...]
It’s tough when our teenagers share things with us that go against what the Bible teaches. It’s especially difficult when a teenager comes out as homosexual and we’re left wondering how to deal with it with love and compassion yet [...]
Idols. We all have them. No, they’re not always statues. They’re anything that replaces our wholehearted need and desire for God. For kids, it can be social media. As parents of tweens or teens, my suggestion -- keep them off [...]
If you and your family hold onto traditional Christian values, then chances are you’ve faced some opposition about your beliefs. Jesus did, too. James says to count it all joy when we face trials. Jesus said those who are persecuted [...]
As parents, many of us have had teens do things that are against the rules, then try to hide it from us. How did we handle it? Sometimes not very well. While we all hope our teens make wise choices, [...]
I overheard that one Sunday as little boys were using the platform as a launching-off point for their bodies being make-believe birds, and little girls playing tag. Today, many parents are permissive. Some say, “If they’re not hurting themselves or [...]