Cultivating Boredom
By MecKidz
June 25, 2026
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
ByMecKidz
Why "I'm Bored" Might Be One of the Best Things Your Child Says This Summer
June 18, 2026"I’m bored." Every parent has heard those words. Your unhappy, restless, child comes to you wanting your attention and for you to play with them. They want you to fix it. When our children come to us, saying “I’m bored,” it&, Read More
ByMecKidz
Finding the Balance Between Independent Play and Playing Together
June 10, 2026Play matters deeply not just because it’s fun, but because God designed children to grow through it. In our modern world, through all the scheduling and striving, play can be forgotten and pushed aside. Parents often feel the pressure to, Read More
ByMecKidz
Why We Do MecKidz Family Night
June 4, 2026In the middle of school schedules, sports practices, homework, screens, and the nonstop pace of family life, it can be hard to find intentional time together. That’s one of the reasons we love MecKidz Family Night so much. A few times ea, Read More
ByMecKidz
Summer Reading for Parents
May 28, 2026If you’re looking for great books that will encourage, challenge, and equip you as a parent, here are four powerful reads to add to your summer list. Each one speaks to the realities parents are facing today from anxiety and technology to spiri, Read More
ByMecKidz
GROWing after Baptism
May 21, 2026If you or your child have been recently baptized, you might be wondering, “what comes next?” After baptism comes the best part about being a follower of Jesus! You get to grow in your friendship with God and get to know Him even better.&n, Read More
ByMecKidz
A Mother's Prayer
May 14, 2026HEAVENLY FATHER, I praise and thank you for the privilege of coming before You humbly and interceding on behalf of my children. Keep their hearts tender and sensitive to Your voice. Give them a love for Your Word and willing hearts to obey it., Read More
ByMecKidz
Bullying (Part 4): What should my child do if they see bullying happen?
May 5, 2026As parents, one of our deepest hopes is that our children grow into people of both kindness and courage. God wants this for our kids as well. These moments are more than social and relational challenges. They’re opportunities to live out faith , Read More
ByMecKidz
Bully (Part 3): What to Do When My Child is the Bully
April 30, 2026Most of us picture a “bully” as an obviously mean, aggressive kid. You know, the kind who intimidates others and knows exactly what they’re doing. But the reality is much more complicated…and much more common. A fascinating , Read More
ByMecKidz