Our founders are parents to three beautiful children. We understand how difficult it is to find the time to give children the quality time they need. Advances in technology have opened the door for corporate busyness to breech the walls of our homes and steal our attention away from our families, and even more devastating, the tech tyranny pulls us away from our personal connection to the essence of good, God. Investing in strengthening your connection with the Holy Spirit is the greatest thing you can do for your child. After the Holy Spirit dwells in you, He can then work through you to tend your child’s heart.

In a busy world, it’s important to find something you can do together that produce good quality time. In a time-starved world, it is important to make your time really count. For example, maybe you can build a Lego house together, shoot hoops together, or maybe it a long walk together. The important thing is that you find something you can share with each one of your children one on one. Establishing this communication and trust at an early age is crucial. The last thing any parent wants is to look back and realize their teenager isn’t comfortable communicating their struggles because their parents were too busy for them in the years the child needed them most. When you find something that you can share your child, tailor your communication approach to their age to enhance understanding and openness.

The content below is a look at the processes and tools that will help you in your role as a parent. We encourage you to read it and apply what will work well in your situation. We understand everyone’s parenting situation is different. We encourage you to share what is working for you in your family in our community blogs. We are not perfect, and we will never claim to have all the answers. The United Creed ’s mission is centered around helping you discover solutions for your unique situation.

Our parenting advice is twofold:

1. Effective communication strategies vary by age group. Employ the age group strategies we provide below to establish free-flowing conversation that is rooted in the firm foundation of trust. Trust is necessary for understanding your child’s heart.
2. Invest in strengthening your connection with the Holy Spirit. This is the greatest thing you can do for your child. Freedom Prayer will strengthen your connection to God. You will then be able to foster a life of inner freedom and wellness for your child.