Parents

Raising children in today’s world can be very challenging.  Below we have listed some resources to help you along the way. 

Books:

Raising a Modern Day Knight (by Robert Lewis) focuses on fathers preparing their sons for manhood.

Have a New Kid by Friday (by Dr. Kevin Leman) is a five day action plan that helps you understand why your kids do what they do and what you can do about it.

Transforming Children Into Spiritual Champions (by George Barna) equips parents to provide their children with biblical precepts that will protect them from a barrage of worldly ideas.

Websites:

Focus on the Family - http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting.aspx

This site will help guide your children’s spiritual growth, discipline, and even looks at parenting challenges and roles.

Plugged In - http://www.pluggedin.com/

This site reviews TV shows, movies, videos, music, and video games to help you determine the things your child should be listening to and looking at.

Parenting Questions

Defining 'Successful Parenting'

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting_roles/successful_parenting.aspx

Behavior and Consequences

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline/approaches_to_discipline/behavior_and_consequences.aspx

Does Spanking Work for All Kids?

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline/approaches_to_discipline/does_spanking_work_for_all_kids.aspx

Schooling

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/schooling.aspx

Uncovering the Pain Behind Your Child's Anger

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/your_childs_emotions/when_children_become_angry/uncovering_the_pain_behind_your_childs_anger.aspx

Motivating Kids to Clean Up

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/parenting_challenges/motivating_kids_to_clean_up.aspx

Single Parenting

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/single_parents.aspx

TV and Today's Family

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting_your_family/tv_and_todays_family.aspx

How to Answer Your Child's Faith Questions

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual_growth_for_kids/ignite_your_childs_love_for_jesus/how_to_answer_your_childs_faith_quesitons_part_1.aspx

Ignite Your Child's Love for Jesus

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual_growth_for_kids/ignite_your_childs_love_for_jesus.aspx