How to Eat an Elephant… One Bite at a Time
By MecKidz
September 17, 2026
How to Eat an Elephant… One Bite at a Time
September 17, 2026Before long, trying to become a better parent can start to feel like another full-time job. Here’s the thing: you don’t have to do it all. You don’t have to figure it all out today! There’s an old saying: “How do you e, Read More
ByMecKidz
Raising Kids in a Digital World
September 3, 2026Parenting has never been easy! But parenting in a world where our kids carry access to an entire universe in their pockets? That’s something previous generations could hardly have imagined. For many of us, the difference between the wo, Read More
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Common Sense Rules for Preschoolers with Screens
August 27, 2026When used wisely, technology can make life more efficient. For example, it’s helpful when your phone reminds you of an upcoming doctor’s appointment for your child that you might have otherwise forgotten. But there’s a downside. Ma, Read More
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Starting a new school year with FAITH
August 20, 2026A new school year can often bring excitement, but it can also bring plenty of unknowns which can lead to nervous kids and parents. Have no fear…MecKidz is here! While we may not be able to control everything our kids encounter th, Read More
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Helping kids through school anxiety
August 6, 2026As back to school gets closer, we often see our children’s anxiety and nerves rising, sometimes quickly and noticeably. Sissy Goff and David Thomas are trusted Christian counselors and experts in children's emotional health. They offer p, Read More
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Teaching Kids the Line Between Work Ethic and Identity
July 30, 2026The story of Mary and Martha. Phew, that’s a hard story to swallow if you are a “Martha” type like so many of us are. If you aren’t familiar with the story, it’s found in the Bible, in Luke 10: 38-42. Jesus was coming t, Read More
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Tips for Playing with our Kids
July 16, 2026Over the last several weeks in our Play series, we've explored the importance of both independent play and playing together. We've talked about giving children room to be bored, resisting the urge to entertain them every moment, and discovering why o, Read More
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Why We Should Play with Our Kids
July 9, 2026Have you ever just stopped to watch your child play? Sometimes, a child’s play looks like pure joy that just explodes out of them through dancing, singing, and silliness. Other times, a child’s play looks like spending 2 hour, Read More
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Cultivating Boredom
June 25, 2026If you’ve been following along in our Play series, you know we’ve been making a surprising argument: boredom is not the enemy. In fact, boredom may be one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Last week, we talked about how ch, Read More
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