All Parenting articles – Page 2
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OpinionMy thoughts as a Christian sex historian on children being same sex attracted
Dr. Lisa Nolland responds to a previous Great Sexpections question about a mother whose 11-year-old recently told her he is attracted to other boys, affirming the need for compassion while raising concerns about current cultural messages around youth and sexuality.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: Our son has just told us he is same-sex attracted, and his dad is horrified
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Rhiannon Goulding answers a mother wanting to know how to support her son.
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OpinionRaising my family next door to my parents has given our children a greater understanding of God’s character
‘We have an inherent desire to know that we belong and any blips in relationship with our immediate relations can be remedied by grandparents who offer a sense of family identity in a way that can reinforce parental values,’ says Hannah Wickens.
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Article‘For the first time in my life, I’m being regularly prompted to think seriously about the prospect of me as a mother’
Dr Belle Tindall unpacks our society’s confused response to motherhood
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OpinionWomenswear designer Karen Millen has shamed mothers who breastfeed beyond six months
As a midwife, Michelle Tant was appalled at the response to a viral video of a woman breastfeeding her toddler and points to Bible references giving credence to its benefits.
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ArticleBringing up strong, confident girls
Rhiannon Goulding challenges the assumptions made about girls and boys, and describes how she has encouraged strength of character in her daughters
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OpinionFinding rest as a Christian woman while building a business and birthing a baby
‘As women, we carry layers of responsibility - some seen, others hidden. We’re birthing babies, building businesses, holding up households, and holding space for everyone else. The weight is not just physical, it’s mental, spiritual, and emotional. And when you’re in the thick of it, even rest feels like a luxury,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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ArticleCome as you are, but could you just…?
Rhiannon Goulding shares a personal parenting anecdote that reminded her that her children are unique and aren’t meant to fit a mould. This is true for those in our churches too
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Opinion‘God carried me when I was told I needed to terminate my pregnancy’
‘At a routine check up on the baby, a few days before our planned C-section, her heart rate kept disappearing. Distressed this was the end, I agreed whole-heartedly to an emergency C-section as our church community prayed fervently over Zoom,’ says Beth Appleby.
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ArticleParenting - is it time for something new?
Rhiannon Goulding reminds us that parenting isn’t a one-size-fits all, and encourages us to try something new on if we recognise we are in a different season
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OpinionHow God made me a mother - adopting a baby boy as a single Christian woman
‘Every child I had the privilege of pouring into fuelled my desire to be a mother even more. So at the age of 36 and still single, I trusted that God would make a way to see my desire fulfilled,’ says Sue Gray.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS I am in the ‘Sandwich Generation’ and drowning
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, relationships and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, Dr Sarah-Louise Hurst answers a woman who feels pulled in every direction.
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OpinionAs Christians are we raising an anxious generation?
‘I’d rather know this ‘anxious generation’ as the ‘feeling generation’. They now have the vocabulary to articulate their fears. This is a blessing and a curse,’ says Rachel Allcock
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OpinionWill the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill help or hinder parents in raising their children in line with God’s word?
‘The bill proposes objectives that at first glance ostensibly shield children from potential harm, even from well-intentioned but ‘ill-informed’ parents. In reality, the small print will render parents defenceless against state intrusion,’ says Hannah Wickens.
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ArticleOn being a good role model for your (sometimes challenging) teenagers
The teenage years can be difficult for everyone. Rhiannon Goulding says it is how you behave that will impact and teach your children the most
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ArticleWhat do you really believe about parenting?
In her first column, Rhiannon Goulding says it is time to consider what we want to pass on to our children without simply following what everyone else is doing
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hate being a mum
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here we answer someone who misses her life before having a baby.
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ArticleThe Bible values the wisdom of older generations so let's raise confident women together
In her final column, Cathy Madavan reminds us that we all have our part to play in encouraging the next generation
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ArticleWhy can’t women choose to be childfree?
With a recent survey revealing more women are deciding not to have children, Alex Noel looks at the Church’s attitude in response
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ArticleIs ethical parenting possible?
Cathy Madavan reminds us that our children are learning what godly living looks like by watching us
