How to Get Kids to Pray

Jackie and Bobby tell us what has worked for them when it comes to praying with their four-year-old, two-year-old, and nine-month-old. They don’t claim to be experts in this area, but here are some things they say help:

1. Pray on your own. “Monkey see monkey do. All the monkeys are staring at you.” (The monkeys being the kids.)

2. Set low expectations with kids under seven, and be understanding when they don’t cooperate. Children under the age of reason haven’t developed the reasoning part of their brain yet. Understand that, and adapt accordingly.

3. Teach children that we’re always praying. Use everyday experiences, like the beauty of nature, to demonstrate God’s love.

4. Teach them different forms of prayer, and see what works. If they like singing, sing your prayers with them. If they like pictures, use picture books while you pray with them.

If you have any other tips you’d like to share, mention them in the comments. Hopefully this video encourages you not to give up when praying with your kids gets tough.

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