There are seasons in motherhood that bring you face to face with the things you didn’t expect to struggle with. For me, it’s been conflict.
I used to think conflict was something to avoid, something to quickly hush and move past. I’d find myself saying things like, “Be kind,” “Just say sorry,” or “Let’s move on.” And while those words came from a good place, I knew deep down… they weren’t enough.
I didn’t want to raise children who could fake peace just to end the conversation.
I wanted to raise peacemakers—children who could humbly own their part, extend real forgiveness, and seek reconciliation the way Jesus teaches us to.
That desire is what led me to The Young Peacemaker by Corlette Sande. It’s a resource we are intentionally bringing into our home this fall, and after spending time with it, I can already tell it’s going to change the way I parent conflict.
This isn’t just a curriculum—it’s a heart-training tool. It’s rooted in Scripture and invites children (and parents!) to look deeper than behavior and begin understanding the why behind our responses.
Why We Chose It
What drew me in was the grace-filled, practical, and gospel-centered approach.
The Young Peacemaker is built around 12 foundational lessons that walk children through:
- What causes conflict
- How we typically respond (the Slippery Slope)
- What true forgiveness looks like
- How to make peace and take responsibility
- How to rebuild trust and restore broken relationships
These are big, grown-up truths, but the way they’re presented is so gentle and age-appropriate. The teacher manual walks you through each concept clearly, and the student pages include relatable cartoons, Scripture connections, and meaningful activities that invite self-reflection—not just compliance.
A Peek Inside
The student worksheets are reproducible, which means I can use them with all of my children at different ages and stages. They’re simple, yet thoughtful—with fill-in-the-blanks, discussion prompts, and little heart checks that lead to real conversations.
One of the most powerful tools in the book is the Slippery Slope Chart, which shows how conflict can lead us to either escape, attack, or pursue peace. We’re planning to hang that in our homeschool space as a visual reminder for all of us.
How We’ll Use It
We’ll be adding one lesson at a time into our homeschool rhythm—probably every other week during morning time or family discipleship. My hope isn’t to rush through it but to linger with the truths and let the Lord work in each of our hearts.
And I fully expect to be learning alongside my children.
Because let’s be honest—sometimes parenting shows us just how much we need Jesus, too. I’ve already been challenged by what I’ve read in The Young Peacemaker, and I know the Lord is using this to gently reshape my own responses.
If you’re in a season where conflict feels constant…
If your heart aches when you hear your children speak harshly to one another…
If you long for peace—not just quiet, but true peace rooted in the gospel—
I can’t recommend The Young Peacemaker enough.
It’s a tool I wish I had discovered sooner, and one I’m so grateful to begin using now.
May we raise children who don’t just learn to “get along,” but who understand the beauty and weight of forgiveness, humility, and peacemaking.
Because that’s what Christ has done for us.