Raising Children as Sacred Work: Addressing Parental Stress Through Faith

The U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory calls attention to a growing crisis in parental mental health. Parents and caregivers face unprecedented stress, with nearly 75% expressing concerns about their children’s mental well-being. This is a profound opportunity for faith communities to step up, offering open dialogue and supportive networks to ease the burden. The latest ELCA Innovation Blog post explores actionable ways the church can stand in solidarity with families, rooted in faith’s call to care for one another.