PARENTING RESOURCES
Check out these resources to help you on your parenting journey.
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BOOKS
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything “right” and raise up “good” children, it’s easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas.
In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.
Ages: Littles, Elementary, Teens, Grown and Grandparents
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.
Ages: Littles and Elementary
Mother and Son: The Respect Effect
Dads and their boys are often best buddies. But what's the key to a successful and healthy mother-son bond? Informed by relevant scripture and up-to-date psychological research, Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D., explores this foundational relationship to show how loving and respecting your little boy can help him grow into a mature, responsible, and godly man. The idea of moms respecting their sons may sound strange to some. It's easy to recognize that little girls need dad’s love, but who is strongly promoting the truth that little boys (and big ones) need mom's respect?
Ages: Littles, Elementary, Teens, Grown and Grandparents
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids
When children have difficulty self-regulating, it can make it harder for them to get along with peers and family members, hurt their academic achievement, and inhibit their ability to complete activities of daily living. That’s where this book comes in. In this evidence-based workbook, the reader follows the journey of a child just like them—who experiences all kinds of emotions and thoughts and learns how to take control of them.
Ages: Littles and Elementary
Help and Hope for the Single Parent
Single parents have the toughest job in the world. The obstacles can feel overwhelming, and 24 hours in a day never seems to be enough time to take care of children, home, and all the other items on an endless to-do list. It’s exhausting! No doubt being a single parent is very difficult, but there is also hope and joy that comes in this season. Dr. Evans gives you the encouraging reminder that you are not alone! God can—and will—help you live a satisfying life and succeed in parenting. There is hope and help for the single parent; discover it today.
Ages: Littles, Elementary, and Teens
Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart
Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages and national expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family.
Ages: Littles, Elementary, Teens and Grown
BIBLES
The Jesus Storybook Bible
While other kids’ Bibles contain stories from the Old and New Testaments, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible, pointing to Jesus as our Savior. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will clearly see that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too.
Ages: Littles and Elementary
The ACTION Bible
The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible’s historical flow—and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax. The stories in The Action Bible communicate clearly and forcefully to contemporary readers. This compelling blend of clear writing plus dramatic images offers an appeal that crosses all age boundaries. Brazilian artist Sergio Cariello has created attention-holding illustrations marked by rich coloring, dramatic shading and lighting, bold and energetic designs, and emotionally charged figures.
Ages: Elementary and Teens
FIRE BIBLE
Throughout Scripture, fire often symbolizes the presence, power, and work of God. And ultimately, God’s fire is meant to explode within his people as a passion for him and his purposes. Ignite the hearts of the next generation with the Word of God when you give them this student Bible that is packed with helpful information on living the Christian life in the fullness of the Spirit. The Fire Bible student edition enables readers to track 20 themes through Scripture. Detailed book introductions, extensive study notes, and practical training on Christian living and outreach make this a unique resource for youth and their leaders.
Ages: Teens
APPS
STREETLIGHTS APP
We take joy in coming alongside the local Church to spur on Gospel evangelism and empower discipleship through God's Word- especially when a variety of learning barriers are present. We combine an authentic multi-cultural and an artistic multi-medium approach to produce discipleship resources and events to serve communities and help translate God's love and His powerful Word to a global-urban culture.
Ages: Teens and Grown
PARENT CUE APP
Because you’re not just a parent—you’re a chef, a chauffeur, a nurse, a teacher, a counselor, and the list could go on. You do it all to be there for your kid in all the ways they need you. Parent Cue see your hard work to raise a kid with faith and character, and how much your kid matters to you! Parent Cue is here to equip you with simple ways to make the most of the everyday moments you have with your kid—and hopefully, make the work of parenting just a little bit easier!
Ages: Littles and Elementary
PODCASTS + VI
IGNITe PARENTING
Ignite Parenting was born from a vision to empower parents and caregivers to instill their faith in their children. We offer families free, high-quality resources for nurturing your children’s spiritual life at home and on the go. Our goal is to equip families with biblical wisdom in order to build a deep, enduring faith in kids from birth through adulthood.
Ages: Littles, Elementary, Teens, Grown and Grandparents
ythology
After 4 decades of Youth Leadership in the church, parachurch, and university setting, Jeff Grenell founded ythology to inspire, educate, and resource youth leaders to prepare the Next Gen to lead in the Church and the world. Some of the services ythology offers: | Events | Leadership Coaching & Development | Resources | Anti Sex-trafficking | Humanitarian | Educational Leadership
Ages: Teens