In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, you’d think kids would be feeling more connected than ever. They’ve got social media, instant messaging, and video chats at their fingertips—yet many are lonelier than ever. In fact, loneliness and a lack of meaning are becoming major issues for kids growing up in our...
Are The Kids Okay?
Family Resources
Let’s be real—raising kids today is no walk in the park. Growing up in today’s world is hard in a unique way, and whether you're a parent, grandparent, or just someone who loves a kid in your life, you’ve felt the weight of making sure they turn out okay.
But what if the secret sauce to helping a child truly thrive isn’t found in the latest parenting trend? What if the real game-changer is laying down a foundation of faith that can carry them through anything life throws their way?
At Connexus, we’re passionate about partnering with families to build a faith that lasts in their kids’ lives. We provide fun and meaningful environments for families to discover faith together, and we also want to equip you to spiritually lead your kids. We’re in your corner.
Are The Kids Okay? Series
Helping your family flourish in an anxious world
In this series, we’re inviting every adult who cares about the next generation to join us for a critical conversation. Looking at scripture, we’ll dig into avoiding parent traps, casting vision for healthy screen time habits, raising kids to become strong, capable adults (not just big kids), and mastering conflict that doesn’t just fix the moment—but sets you up for a long-term relationship with them.
Part 2 - Parenting Healthy Kids In A Screen Driven Culture
How do we manage screen time in our lives and what does a spiritual rhythm look like?
Part 3 - HeIping Kids Navigate Loneliness In An Anxious Culture
Why children need other voices in their lives besides their parents and how you set that up.
Part 4 - How To Fight For What Matters
How do you navigate those family fights when you're dealing with a toddler, a teenager, or grown kids? What's the goal of a fight?
Books
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy and Sandra Stanley
Doing Life With Your Adult Children by Jim Burns
Parenting: Navigating Everything by Brett Ullman
The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
The Tech-Wise Life by Andy Crouch
Find Your People by Jennie Allen
Habits Of The Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
Birth - Kindergarten
Grades 1 - 4
Grades 5 - 8
Grades 9 - 12
Podcasts
In this bonus episode, Rob brings practical answers to tough questions about how to have conversations about mental health with your kids, and what to do when you aren't sure what to do. He tackles topics like anxiety and depression, infant mental health, the role of medication, preventative practices, and how to walk with a child through challenging times.
Let’s get practical about parenting. Brett shares about major cultural shifts shaping our kids and how to parent intentionally in our cultural moment. He opens up a treasure chest of thoughts on helping kids with anxiety, screen time, exposure to pornography, stages of parenting, and a host of other topics.
Every year Muskoka Woods leads over 400 Gen Z staff in hosting 25,000 guests. As they looked to lead these staff well, they conducted a study on the overall perspective their Gen Z staff has on life, employment, and what kind of lives they want to live. The insights are helpful to anyone who is mentoring, leading, or employing Gen Z.
Conversation Guides
Anxiety
Here are some helpful conversation guides for each stage of life to help you with your child.
Faith
Here are some helpful conversation guides for each stage of life to help you with your child.
Technology
Here are some helpful conversation guides for each stage of life to help you with your child.
Blog Posts
We live in a world where screens are everywhere—from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs—and they’re not going away anytime soon. Technology has become such a central part of our lives that it often feels like it’s running the show. But what if there’s a better way to live,...
In today’s world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our job as parents is to raise independent, self-sufficient adults. We want our kids to stand on their own two feet, get good jobs, build stable relationships, and confidently navigate life’s ups and downs. But is that...
Other Resources
Printable Cell Phone Disconnection Pad Creating device-free spaces is helpful when engaging in meaningful family time.
Cell Phone Agreements A downloadable resource to help families talk about what a healthy relationship with their phone looks like. You'll need to enter an email address to access.
A Christian counsellor may be a good next step to help you navigate an area of family life.
The Parent Cue App is designed to help every parent do something each week to help move their child toward a deeper faith and a better future. The Parent Cue App syncs with what we teach kids on Sunday mornings at Connexus.