Episode 84
PCL 84: How to Raise Motivated Kids
Dan Scott, a children’s ministry speaker, coach, and large group director for 252 Basics at the reThink Group, shares with host, Kristen Ivy, his ideas on how to foster the… Read More
Episode 28
PCL 28: Why Kids Need Fiction
Dan Scott has extensively researched the power of story. In this episode, he talks with Kristen Ivy about how kids are wired to use stories, even fictional stories, to help… Read More
Character and Values | Middle School (6th-8th)
Helping Preteens Discover Courage
Preteens are feeling caught in their schedule, their access to culture, and the pressure to succeed. And the expectations placed on them are often too unrealistic for them to handle.… Read More
Current Events | Special Topics
Parenting (and Teaching) a Child With Special Needs During COVID-19
Just like that we were no longer “just” parents of a child with special needs. We were also teachers of a child with special needs. And playing the roles of teacher,… Read More
Character and Values | Imagine The End
Stories That Teach Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be hard. We all have this tendency to our hurt and carry it around like a weight in a backpack. We just keep piling in those hurts, until… Read More
Be Okay With Saying “I Don’t Know”
When your kids start asking tough questions about faith, be ready with answers, but also be okay with saying, “I Don’t Know.” Read More
Teaching Your Kids Self-Control
Self-control is one of the major factors to living a productive life. Self-control keeps us from over-eating, over-spending, over-watching, over-anything really. It helps us stay cool under pressure and keeps… Read More
Elementary (K-5th) | Middle School (6th-8th)
How to Help Preteens Navigate Friendship Drama
Today’s preteens are navigating the same reality—only now with texting, social media, and constant connectivity. Read More
Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart
A Few Things to Know About Preteens
This time of the year is filled with anticipation. By now some of you are a well into the school year while others of you are just getting started. Either… Read More
Character and Values | Imagine The End
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Wise Choices
Any of these sound familiar? Dad, can I ride my skateboard down the driveway and into the street? Mom, can we jump off the roof into the pool? Mom, can… Read More