Faith-Filled Summer Survival Guide: Christian Parenting Tips That Actually Help

Summer is a beautiful, chaotic gift. The kids are home, the schedule’s out the window, and someone just asked for a snack—for the 11th time today.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed (or under-inspired), you’re not alone. That’s why we created this faith-filled summer survival pack for families: a mix of prayers, music, blessings, and check-ins to help you breathe deeper, laugh more, and connect with God in the middle of it all.

Because joy is holy. Even in flip-flops and fruit snack wrappers.

4 Practical Christian Parenting Tips for a Joy-Filled Summer

1. A Simple Prayer for the Table (or the Minivan)

   “Thank you, God, for this food, this family, and the gift of today. May this meal fill our bodies, and Your love fill our home. Amen.”

   
   

   Say it at dinner. Whisper it over lunchables. Let your child lead it. You don’t need silence or candles—just a moment of connection.

2. JoyFest Jams - Joy in the Journey: A Summer Worship Playlist

   
   

   This upbeat playlist is your go-to soundtrack for dishes, camp drop-offs, and spontaneous dance parties. Every track is filled with joy, energy, and reminders that God is with you in every season. <Listen on Spotify >

Track highlights include:

• Joy – For King & Country

• House of the Lord – Phil Wickham

• Alive & Breathing – Matt Maher

• Sing Wherever I Go – We the Kingdom

• Joy Invincible – Switchfoot

(Great for parents, kids, and everyone in between.)

3. 30 Days of Summer Blessings

   Need a low-pressure way to bring faith into everyday life this summer? Try this printable blessing 'calendar' with one simple prompt per day. Great for families, but meaningful for anyone looking to stay rooted in gratitude and joy.

   
   

   DOWNLOAD THE CALENDAR:

30 days of summer blessings.pdf

Download PDF • 625KB

Sample prompts:

• Say one thing you’re thankful for

• Bless your child before bed

• Dance to a worship song

• Look for a heart shape in nature

• Say: “Thank you, God, for today”

4. A Weekly Faith Check-In

   
   

   At the end of the week, ask this one question: “Where did I feel joy this week? Where did I notice God?”

   
   

   Ask it around the table, in the car, or while brushing your teeth. Try writing it onto a post-it note and place it on the fridge or bathroom mirror as a reminder. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s noticing.

Final Thoughts: A Summer Full of Joy and Grace (Not Perfection)

Your summer doesn't need a color-coded calendar or Pinterest-perfect routine. It just needs you - showing up, loving well, and making space for joy and God's gentle presence.

• Print the blessing calendar

• Play the playlist

• Say the prayer

• Bookmark this post

You've got this, and God's got you!