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This week, ask your kid

“Ask your kid about one thing at camp this summer that scared them a little, and what helped them try it anyway.”

From Trying the Hard Activity at Camp: Philippians 4:13 for the Kid Whose Turn Is Next. Press play on the way to school.

For the Glovebox

Two things worth printing.

Paper on purpose. The car is the one place the phones stay down.

12 Car Conversation Cards

One question per ride, from “what made you laugh today?” to “what would you ask Jesus at a red light?” Drop your email and print them now.

The 30 Rides with Jesus tracker

A punch card for the visor. Your kid colors one circle per episode, and at 30 rides they’ve built a real habit (and earned a shout-out on the show).

The Road Trip game menu screenOur First GameRoad Trip: screen time you can feel good about.A family driving game from the same carpool. No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases. $1.99 once and it's yours.

From Justin in the Drivers Seat

Carpool Unpacked

2 days ago4 min read

Teaching Your Kid to Wait (the Car Is the Best Classroom)

Are we there yet, is it my turn yet, is it time yet. The waiting is the thing kids cannot do anymore, and summer is full of it. Here is why patience is a skill, not a personality, and how the long car ride quietly builds it.

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5 days ago4 min read

How to Explain Death to a Child When a Pet Dies

Your family pet died and your kid is asking hard questions. Here is how to explain death to a child gently and honestly, and where to point them for hope.

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5 days ago4 min read

What to Say When Your Kid Notices That Things End

The flower wilts, the school year closes, the pet gets old, a friend moves away. Sooner or later your kid asks the big quiet question about why good things have to end. Here is how to answer honestly without pretending it does not sting.

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9 days ago4 min read

Who Your Kid Is When No One Is Watching

Your child can be sweet on camera and sharp the second you leave the room. Summer strips away the teachers and routines that kept behavior in line, and what is left is the real thing. Here is how to grow character that does not need an audience.

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12 days ago4 min read

When the Unkind Kid Is in Your Child's Class Again

Same classroom, same kid who was not kind to yours last year. Here is how to walk your child through a whole school year of it, with prayer, kindness, and good boundaries.

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12 days ago4 min read

Raising a Kid Who Builds Other Kids Up

One kid at the pool works up the nerve to jump, and a single cheer from another kid changes everything. Your child has that power in their pocket every day. Here is how to raise the one who uses their words to lift people instead of level them.

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Carpool Unpacked

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