Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

The American Academy of Pediatrics acknowledged that kids' screen media use will increase during the pandemic.  It did not offer alternate time limits but rather stressed that screen time limits are still important and parents should offer offline experiences as much as possible. 

"As ministry leaders, we cannot deny that partnering with parents is a big need in our churches."

Support for your child safety initiative may be less about what you’re proposing and more about how it’s presented. Get prepared to help convince those making the decision.

"The most popular destination for children online is YouTube."

Have you ever known that parent who by their actions seemed to think that the louder their voice got, the more their kids would listen? (Of course, we’ve never been that parent, right?) There are more effective ways to get your kids' attention.

"Let's beat discouragement and meet one day at the finish line!"

Dad, since you can't drop your children off at children's church this Mother's Day, you're going to need some easy Mother's Day craft ideas that don't require access to the church's craft closet.

Will you continue to provide online services for kids after the pandemic bans have been lifted? Here are some questions to ask before you make your decision.