We know church is important for our kids, but actually getting there week after week is another story. Between the weekend chaos and the constant pull of other things, it's easy for church to slip off the radar. This post has an honest look at what's at stake when our kids miss church and offers practical help for making church a consistent part of your family rhythm.

(8 minutes)

Getting out the door with young kids on a Sunday can feel like a battle before you even make it to church. From drop‑off tears to potty‑training hiccups, transitioning little ones into a church program isn't always smooth — and it's easy to wonder if it's worth the effort. This post walks through some practical ways to make drop‑offs easier, to help navigate that tricky settling‑in period (for both of you and your child).

(5 minutes)

You know you should read the Bible with your kids, but sitting down and actually knowing what to say? That’s where it falls apart. This post offers a simple, repeatable way to take the guesswork out — so you can stop overthinking and start connecting.

(6 minutes)

The jump to Upper Primary catches a lot of parents off guard. Picture Bibles feel too young, but the actual Bible feels like a big jump. The good news? There are excellent options for this age—books that take the Bible seriously and treat older kids as capable of engaging with real ideas. Here are Silas and Barbara's picks for Years 3–6.

(6 minutes)

There's a moment around Kindergarten where the board books feel too young, but you're not sure what comes next. The best kids' Bibles at this stage don't just retell stories—they help children understand what the stories mean and how they connect to who God is. Here are Silas and Barbara's top picks for K–2.

(5 minutes)

Choice paralysis is real. At this age, the best kids' Bibles do more than tell a story—they connect that story to who God is and how much he loves your child. Here are Silas and Barbara's top picks for Pre-K, tested with their own kids and at St Alban's.

(4 minutes)

You are your child’s first pastor. Not the church, not their Kids Leader—you. The primary place where faith forms is the home, in ordinary life, through the people who love them most.

(3 minutes)

Kids Church isn’t training wheels for “real” church. It is real church. Every week, your children are learning who God is, practicing a relationship with him, and belonging to his family—right now, not someday.

(5 minutes)