Parents

I once asked some friends to share their stories of Christmas highs and lows. Here are some of them: Christmas lows The one where the oven broke half way through cooking the turkey.  The one where the turkey didn’t defrost because the house was so cold. The one where all the children h…
Three-quarters of British parents of Under 5s have contact with a church through its toddler group. That is extraordinary. Is there any other ministry in our nation that is reaching three-quarters of a demographic?  The ordinary Step into a toddler group and you are witnessing the ordinary. I do…
Here are the top 4 Faith in Kids Halloween resources we have to offer for 2023. Church leaders/kids workers Using a carved pumpkin prop, this kids slot/short talk for Halloween shows that God is better than the best gardener, and that we don’t need to be scared of the dark because Jesus is the …

Families who are enjoying the Advent calendar and want to dive a bit deeper into the Christmas story will love our downloadable activity pack. It offers something for everyone, with simple ideas for imaginative play, a craft and a chance to act out part of the stor

Simple outlines of the five ‘Come Along Christmas’ characters, perfect for little hands to colour, as well as the popular draw yourself into the stable scene. Use these as a toddler group craft or take-home activity.

You want more of the Christmas story? You’ve come to the right place!

Just like the Advent calendar, these simple daily readings and activities are designed for under 5’s. The Bible ve

Uncomfortable shiny shoes. A new pencil case full of stationery treats. A staged photo on the doorstep, complete with fixed grin and new uniform. This is the evidence of a new school year. For many families, there is far more happening beneath the social media surface. Transitions matter A great…
Difficult questions Lucy was chopping vegetables in the kitchen when her 9-year-old daughter, Holly, said, “Mum, I think I might be bisexual.” Lucy remembers putting down the knife, quietly taking a deep breath and choosing to ignore all the little voices that were screaming in her head. All goo…
At Faith in Kids, we regularly hear from parents and children’s leaders who want to speak simply and clearly to children about identity. We’re delighted that Ed’s new book, Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World, is now available to help them in those conversations. The parents in your church…
We are in Pride month, when all things LGBTQ are celebrated. Here’s a message we received from a parent: “We’re wondering what to do about the fact that our 4 year old’s nursery is having a Pride day … Do we send him in, and let the nursery know that it’s been hard for us as Christians to do that,…