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694 Articles for Preteens

preschoolelementarypreteenAsh WednesdayLent

Ash Wednesday Explained for Children: Meaning, Purpose, and Family Practices

Help your children understand Ash Wednesday with age-appropriate explanations of the ashes, the meaning behind them, and how this day begins the journey to Easter.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Beyond the Easter Bunny: Keeping Christ Central in Your Family's Easter

Practical strategies for Christian families navigating secular Easter traditions while keeping the resurrection of Jesus as the main focus. How to handle the bunny question with grace and intentionality.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Christmas Without Grandparents: Navigating Holiday Grief with Children

Help your children through Christmas after losing a grandparent. Practical strategies for honoring memories, processing grief, and finding hope during the holiday season.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Easter Activities That Point to Jesus: Ideas for a Meaningful Celebration

Move beyond bunnies and eggs with Easter activities that focus on Jesus. Creative ideas for games, crafts, traditions, and celebrations that teach the resurrection story while still being fun for kids.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Explaining the Resurrection to Children: An Age-by-Age Guide

How to explain Easter and Jesus' resurrection to children at every age. Developmentally appropriate language, answers to tough questions, and ways to make the resurrection real.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Family Word of the Year: Choosing and Living It Together

How to choose a meaningful word of the year as a family. Discover how this simple practice can unite your family and provide focus for intentional Christian living.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Good Friday Explained for Children: Why Jesus Died and Why It's Called Good

Help your children understand Good Friday with age-appropriate explanations of the cross, why Jesus had to die, and why this 'sad' day is actually called 'good.' Includes family activities and ways to observe this holy day.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Holy Week Family Devotional: A Day-by-Day Guide

Walk through Jesus' final week with your family. A complete day-by-day guide from Palm Sunday to Easter, with Scripture readings, discussions, and activities for each day.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Jesse Tree Devotional: A Day-by-Day Family Guide

Create a meaningful Advent tradition with the Jesse Tree. Complete 25-day guide with daily readings, ornament ideas, and age-appropriate discussions that trace God's story from creation to Christ.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Lent for Families: 40 Days of Growing Closer to God

A complete family guide to observing Lent together. Daily practices, weekly themes, age-appropriate activities, and ways to make the journey to Easter meaningful for everyone.

December 11, 2024Read more

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New Year Family Devotional: Starting the Year with God

Begin the new year centered on Christ with this family devotional guide. Reflect on God's faithfulness, set spiritual goals together, and dedicate your family's year to the Lord.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Palm Sunday for Kids: The Meaning of Hosanna and How to Celebrate

Help children understand Palm Sunday with age-appropriate explanations of Jesus' triumphal entry, the meaning of Hosanna, and fun family activities to celebrate this important day.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Preparing Hearts for Lent: A Family Introduction

Introduce your family to the season of Lent. Learn what Lent is, why Christians observe it, and how to prepare your children's hearts for this meaningful season leading to Easter.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Screen Time Reset: A New Year Digital Detox for Christian Families

Start the year with healthy technology habits. A practical guide to resetting screen time, establishing boundaries, and reclaiming family time for what matters most.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Setting Spiritual Goals with Your Kids: A Christian Family Guide

Help your children set meaningful spiritual goals for the new year. Age-appropriate faith goals, practical tracking methods, and ways to encourage growth without legalism.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Stations of the Cross: A Family Devotional Guide for Holy Week

Walk through Jesus' final hours with your family using the Stations of the Cross. A complete guide with Scripture, reflections, prayers, and activities for each station suitable for children.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Teaching Kids About Fresh Starts and God's Mercies New Every Morning

Help children understand Lamentations 3:22-23 and God's daily mercies. Practical ways to teach kids about grace, fresh starts, and the faithfulness of God.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Teaching Kids to Love Their Enemies: Making Matthew 5:44 Real

How to help children understand and practice Jesus' radical command to love their enemies. Practical strategies for dealing with bullies, mean kids, and difficult people with Christ-like love.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Teaching Love Through 1 Corinthians 13: A Valentine's Day Family Guide

Use Valentine's Day to teach children about real love from 1 Corinthians 13. Activities, discussions, and practical ways to explore what biblical love looks like for every age group.

December 11, 2024Read more

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Back-to-School Prayers for Every Grade: A Christian Parent's Guide

Powerful prayers for your child's school year, customized by age and grade level. Cover your child in prayer from preschool through high school graduation.

December 10, 2024Read more

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When Your Child Says They Hate Church: A Christian Parent's Response

What to do when your child doesn't want to go to church. Practical wisdom for handling resistance, understanding root causes, and nurturing genuine faith without forcing attendance.

December 10, 2024Read more

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Explaining Salvation to Children: An Age-by-Age Guide

Learn how to explain the Gospel and salvation to children at every age. Biblical guidance for leading your child to Christ with age-appropriate language and concepts.

December 10, 2024Read more

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YouTube Safety for Kids: A Christian Parent

Keep your kids safe on YouTube: YouTube Kids vs regular YouTube, algorithm concerns, inappropriate content, teaching discernment, and alternative platforms.

November 21, 2024Read more

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YouTube and Kids: A Christian Parent's Guide to Monitoring Content

Learn how Christian parents can protect children on YouTube with practical monitoring strategies, content filtering tools, and biblical wisdom for navigating video platforms safely.

November 21, 2024Read more

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