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How to Let Go of Your Graduate with Grace
An empty nest may feel like a loss, but with a little grace and faith, it can be a great gain.
March 30, 2023
- Ann Brandt
Top Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2023
Graduation is a perfect time to help your loved ones focus on God as they enter a new stage of life. We've curated some of our favorite graduation gifts for graduates, including books, Bibles, devotionals, journals, and more!
March 28, 2023
- Lifeway Staff
How to Cultivate Excellence in Education
Schools that partner with families and communities to support children are more likely to produce flourishing students. However, as we move beyond these basic tenets, there are many things we can rethink in education.
August 1, 2021
- Jon Eckert, Ed.D.
5 Back-to-School Reminders for Parents
How do we help our children grow and thrive in school? One parent makes a case that it has less to do with what we do, and more to do with how much we can let go. Here are the back to school reminders that all parents need.
July 21, 2021
- Hayley Morgan
How Can You Build Confidence in Your Kids?
If we don’t teach our children how to guard their hearts against subtle intrusions, insecurity moves from a moment to an inner monologue, infiltrating the way they think about themselves and negatively impacting their self-worth.
August 23, 2018
How to Teach Children the Christmas Story
As a teacher or parent help your children embrace the reality and truth of Christmas. Think about the facts you should share about the Christmas story that are appropriate for preschoolers and children. Consider these suggestions by age group.
December 4, 2015
Help Your Preschooler Know Jesus and Understand Salvation
By laying foundations for spiritual conversion, parents become partners with the Holy Spirit as He prepares and calls a child to accept Jesus as Savior.
September 16, 2015
- Lifeway Staff
5 Child-Friendly Sermon Tips
Children are concrete thinkers who sit in a worship service filled with figurative words. They fidget and squirm. They frown and make faces. So why should we be concerned about including children in the worship service?
September 15, 2015
4 Ways to Help Your Child Adapt to a New School
Change can be hard, but with some planning and preparation, school transitions can be smooth and even fun.
July 21, 2014
- Jana Magruder
7 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew about School
Teachers are the primary source of information for parents. However, many times misunderstandings impede effective communication and can erode that vital trust. I can't speak for teachers everywhere, but there are a number of things that teachers wish parents knew about school.
July 15, 2014
- Jon Eckert
