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Parenting Resources

Resources related to Christian parenting and caregiving is overwhelming. These resources should help equip parents and church leaders to have deeper, intentional conversations within their families and faith communities.

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Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation

Written by Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk, 2020

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Based the interviews of approx. 200 religious people, this book explores why traditions, parenting styles and generational influences matter to our children.

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Growing With

Written by Kara Powell & Stephen Argue, 2019

A very useful guide for parents as they approach faith development in their kids, especially through the teenage and young adult years.  I’ve not seen other books that address how parenting roles and styles need to change so that kids’ personal and faith development can thrive during these tricky transitional years.

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Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey

Written by Catherine Stonehouse & Scotty May, 2010

Guide to helping adults (parents) guide children on their faith journey.

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The Way They Learn

Written by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, 1998

An early text discussing the different learning styles of children and how parent’s can use this to help their children grow.

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You Can’t Make Me

Written by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, 2012

Parenting book about disciplining children. Focus on positive motivation for strong willed children.

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The Whole-brain Child

Written by Daniel Siegal and Tina Payne Bryson, 2012

Parenting Book that emphasizes “healthy brain development,” as characterized by self-control, self-image and happiness. Interesting view on parenting from a neurological point of view.

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Parenting Your….(series)

Written by Reggie Joiner, 2017

Parenting series by Reggie Joiner that highlights parenting techniques for several stages of growth. Learn more.

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Parenting with Love and Logic

Written by Foster Cline and Jim Fay, 2020

Popular parenting book that emphasizes the development of character development and personal responsibility.

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It’s Just a Phase

Written by Reggie Joiner & Kirsten Ivy, 2015

Great book that emphasizes the unique stages of faith formation and how parents can speak into their children’s lives for each of these stages.

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The Highly Sensitive Child

Written by Elaine Aaron, 2002

Parenting book that addresses “Highly Sensitive Children.” These kids are identified through their sensitivity to numerous stimuli and the effect that these stimuli have on the growth and development of the child.

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Grace Based Parenting: Set Your Family Tree

Written by Tim Kimmel, 2005

Kimmel explores how God deals with us, His children, through His remarkable grace and encourages parents to follow this example. He shows how parents can graciously meet their children’s needs of security, significance and strength.

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Grace Based Discipline: How to Be at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst

Written by Karis Kimmel Murray, 2017

Karis is a relatable mom who offers practical ideas for parenting with a gospel-centered, grace-based approach.

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The 5 Love Languages of Children

Written by Gary Chapman, 1997

Good introduction to the “love language” concept as it relates to the relationship between parents and children.

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