As parents and teachers, we know that teaching children to pray is one of our most important roles. But for many of us, prayer is difficult in our own lives, and the idea of teaching it to our children feels like one more to-do on our very long list.
But what if we choose to see prayer as a beautiful invitation to connect and communicate with God? What if we made prayer as simple as talking about the weather?
In a popular episode of the “Parenting to Impress” podcast, I invite you to read the prayer blog post and listen to “How to Teach Your Child to Pray” to explore practical ideas for teaching children to pray and walk alongside those who refuse to pray. With some simple tips, I believe that you’ll find that teaching your child to pray can be a joyous and fulfilling experience for both of you.
Read the transcript.
More Resources on Prayer
- How to Teach Your Child to Pray blog post
- How to Create a Prayer Journal
- Using the ACTS Prayer Guide
- I Can Talk with God by Debby Anderson
- How to Pray the Scriptures