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Parents

Find an episode for whatever your kid is dealing with.

This week, ask your kid

At dinner tonight, ask your kid to name one thing on their plate they're actually glad about.

From When Camp Food Is Gross: A Quiet Way to Thank God. 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

1 day ago4 min read

When Your Kid Is Scared to Try

Your kid wants in, and would also rather disappear than risk looking foolish in front of everyone. Here is the one shift that helps more than a louder pep talk, and what God says about the kid frozen at the edge.

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7 days ago4 min read

25 Everyday Moments That Can Become Faith Conversations

You don't need to add a single thing to your calendar to disciple your kids. Here are 25 ordinary moments you are already living that can quietly turn into the most important conversations you ever have.

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7 days ago4 min read

Raising a Generous Kid in a Gimme Summer

The long open days have a way of turning your kid into a customer who wants the next thing before they have finished the last. Here is why more stuff never fills them up, and the one small move that quietly grows a grateful heart.

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7 days ago3 min read

When "I'm Bored" Turns Into "I Want"

With nothing on the calendar, boredom shows up fast, and the wish list shows up right behind it. Here is why contentment is learned, not automatic, and the one daily habit that builds it.

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8 days ago4 min read

Is It Bullying, or Just Normal Summer Friend Stuff?

Your kid got left off the group chat, skipped at the sleepover, frozen out by the friends who were fine last week. Here is how to tell the difference between mean and messy, and the one thing your kid needs from you either way.

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9 days ago4 min read

When Summer Storms Mean Nobody Sleeps

Your kid was fine all winter. Then the first thunderstorm rolled in at bedtime, and now they are in your room every night. Here is what actually calms the fear, and the one small plan that works better than reassurance.

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