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Summer is coming... are you ready?Six weeks can feel like a very long time when you're looking "down the barrel" of the summer holidays. Whether you are a "free form" family who thrives on adventure or a "routine" family who needs a plan to feel secure, this episode is for you.Join Ed and Amy as they discuss:The "Field of Cows" Principle: Finding wonder and faith conversations in the mundane moments.Managing Expectations: Why it's okay that we take our "sin in the bag" with us on holiday.The Screen Struggle: Taking charge of technology so it doesn't run your holiday.Remember: your children aren't getting in the way of your summer holiday—they are your summer holiday.The Faith in Parents podcast is taking a break for the summer! We’ll be back with a brand-new episode on 26 August. Need something to fill the gap? Why not dive into our back catalogue?Catch up on our mini-series: Summer in... #1 | Chile!Summer in... #2| Yorkshire!Or, if you're experiencing some post-World Cup blues, check out these two fantastic episodes about parenting as a champion and parenting a champion.A Summer of Sport #1 | Olympics & Parenting with Debbie FloodA Summer of Sport #2 | Parenting a Champion with Richard and Rosslyn PerkinsHappy listening, and see you in August!
Released on 22 Jul 2026
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