Resources for Helping Kids Sit Quietly in Church

Is your child moving into the worship service this fall? Now is a great time to begin preparing them for what it means to sit, listen, and engage during church—small, intentional steps now can help them grow in focus, understanding, and a love for worship.

by Bronson Simmons on April 28, 2026

Is your child moving into the worship service this fall?
Now is a great time to begin preparing them for what it means to sit, listen, and engage during church—small, intentional steps now can help them grow in focus, understanding, and a love for worship.
  • 12 Resources for Helping Kids Sit Quietly in Church: Parents can train children to sit attentively in church by setting clear expectations, modeling worship, and using simple tools to help them engage with the service.  12 Resources for Helping Kids Sit Quietly in Church
  • 5 Tips to Keep Your Child Quiet During Church: Keeping children quiet in church comes through preparation, consistent expectations, quiet activities, and patiently helping them learn to participate in worship. 5 Tips to Keep Your Child Quiet During Church

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About the Author
Bronson Simmons

Bronson began serving at Old Fort in June 2022. He married Amber in 2016 and has two sweet daughters, Wren and Magnolia. Bronson earned his BA and MDiv at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was born a stones throw from Lake Erie in Pennsylvania, but has lived all across the US. Even though he isn’t a native southerner, he fully embraces the weather, food, and hospitality. He enjoys running, reading, and projects around the house in his free time. His favorite book of the Bible is Isaiah, and he is passionate about reaching the next generation with the matchless hope of Jesus.

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