‘With the bush fires and floods and now coronavirus, 2020 is looking more like the year God forgot.” (recent quote from an ABC reporter) The coronavirus is disrupting our society in unprecedented ways. Fear and anxiety are rife, and many children are feeling the impact.  How, then, do we as Christian parents, grandparents and carers help our children not only make sense of what’s happening, but deepen their trust in God during this pandemic? Here are 7 things we can do. 1. Understand that children respond in a variety of ways Every child is different, and so every child’s response t ..read more

You get what you expect. If you have low expectations about people turning up, people will meet your expectations—they won’t turn up. The most common mistake people make in working with volunteers is thinking that a low bar is the best way to get people onto a ministry team. “You only have to…” “It’s just once every…” “There’s not much preparation…” The second mistake is thinking that a low bar is the best way of keeping people on your ministry team. Titles matter, more than we think ..read more

A collection of Ten Tips has been formated into a booklet. The Ten Tips aim to equip parents and grandparents in discipling their children/grandchildren. The booklet is available as a free download in Kidswise Membership. Multiple copies of these booklets can be printed in full and distributed for free. Booklets can not be sold for profit. Save ..read more

#1: The conversation between parent and child about sex/sexuality should begin when children are young and continue through to adulthood. The first messages your child hears about sex can powerfully shape your child’s view. So aim to be the first to talk with them about it. Remember, repetition is crucial ..read more

#1: Think as a family about how you can use the internet to reflect Biblical principles and values. Look back at these again and again, so your children understand why we do what we do. Do you "like" sites with wholesome material? With wholesome names ..read more