Rooted Parent

06/23/2026

What might happen at dinner tonight if you led your family in a happy conversation about life’s primary purpose? The Westminster Shorter Catechism is an excellent way to begin this discussion.

"The Westminster Shorter Catechism Gives Your Teenager Purpose" by Kristin Elizabeth Couch. On the blog now: https://rootedministry.com/the-westminster-shorter-catechism-gives-your-teenager-purpose/

06/18/2026

In a world becoming dominated by AI chatbots, we can point our children to the best news of all: There is a God who fully understands them because he made them and became one of us.

"Why AI Makes For A Poor Therapist And Companion For Teenagers" by Kristen Hatton: https://rootedministry.com/why-ai-makes-for-a-poor-therapist-and-companion-for-teenagers/

06/16/2026

Summer is a prime opportunity for intentional discipleship. Let's consider helping our children grow spiritually this summer through rhythms of rest, work, and play.

"Reclaiming Summer Idleness: Teach Your Kids to Rest, Work, and Play" by Leslie Ho. Read here: https://rootedministry.com/reclaiming-summer-idleness-teach-your-kids-to-rest-work-and-play/

06/12/2026

Fatherhood doesn't look the same in every culture, but God's grace is at work in every faithful home. "Fatherhood Between Cultures: Lessons Learned and Shared" by Sherene Joseph.

Read here: https://rootedministry.com/fatherhood-between-cultures-lessons-learned-and-shared/

06/09/2026

How can we instill the spiritual discipline of evangelism in our kids’ lives, so they develop a burden for the lost?

"Practicing the Spiritual Discipline of Evangelism as a Family" by Andrew Slay. https://rootedministry.com/practicing-the-spiritual-discipline-of-evangelism-as-a-family/

06/04/2026

As the school year is wrapping up, parents and kids are beginning to unpack backpacks and pack up trunks and duffle bags for summer camp. "Going Back to Camp: Gospel Comfort for Campers and Their Parents" by Melissa Powell is on the blog now.

Read here: https://rootedministry.com/going-back-to-camp-gospel-comfort-for-campers-and-their-parents/

As we send our kids off to camp this summer, we find comfort in spiritual rhythms and camp accreditations. Ultimately, we find rest in Jesus.

06/02/2026

Tryouts bring a rollercoaster of emotions that can shake even the most even-keeled parent. But during tryout season, the Lord can use this time to strengthen our dependence on Him.

"Parenting During Tryouts: An Opportunity to Grow" by Dawson Cooper, https://rootedministry.com/parenting-during-tryouts-an-opportunity-to-grow/

As parents, tryouts are an opportunity to walk alongside our kids, teaching them and supporting them in those hard things.

05/28/2026

In this episode of the Rooted Parent podcast, Anna sits down with Sharonda Cooper to discuss her new devotional study, Wisdom for Parenting.

This was such a great conversation, listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

https://rootedministry.com/podcasts/ask-the-experts-sharonda-cooper-shares-wisdom-for-parents/

05/28/2026

Summer can be a chaotic time, especially with young kids and ever-changing schedules. But the moments that don’t go as planned - the ones we would never post about- might be the very ones God uses most in our families.

"When Summer Break Doesn’t Go as Planned: Helping Parents Find Grace in the Chaos" by Katie Polski: https://rootedministry.com/when-summer-break-doesnt-go-as-planned-helping-parents-find-grace-in-the-chaos/

No parent is immune to the real-life stresses and disappointments that disrupt our attempt at the perfect summer break plans.

05/26/2026

It's time for the May Rooted Parent Top Ten, a curated list of resources from across the web that we believe will be helpful to parents.⁠
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Read here: https://rootedministry.com/rooted-parent-top-ten-may-2026/
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Welcome to the Rooted Parent Top Ten, a curated list of resources from across the web that we believe will be helpful to parents.