Raising Christ-Centered Children
Children are always being shaped by someone. Our culture is intentional about influencing their hearts, so parents must be even more intentional
in leading them to Christ. With God's help, we can raise children who know, love, and faithfully follow Him all the days of their lives.
For Dads -- They Call Me Dad
They Call Me Dad is one of the most practical parenting book you can find. Dr. Canfield encourages fathers to activate their faith through modeling and teaching children to out-think, out-live, and out-love the world. This book contains interactive and profiling tools which enhance a dad's understanding of his role as a father. BUY
For Moms -- Help! I'm Ruining...
In Help! I'm Ruining My Kids, Abbey Wedgeworth invites you to journey with her toward a place where God's grace frees you from a guilty conscience, his compassion ministers to your past and present hardships, and his Spirit transforms you to look more like Jesus. This book is filled with refreshing transparency, practical wisdom, and biblical encouragement. BUY!
The Web -- Parenting Helps
Focus on the Family has been helping families for decades. Their resources for parents are second to none. On their site, you will find articles, videos, online quizzes, books, and so much more. Spend some time exploring all that they have to offer. The time you spend will echo in eternity. CHECK it out!
WEB -- Grace-based Parenting
In this 7-part video series, pastor, author, and parenting expert, Paul Tripp, shares that parents often believe that their children will change at the announcement and enforcement of rules. The Bible, on the other hand, says that only grace has the power to change the heart, which in turn alters behavior. Each 5-10 minute video will take you deeper into God's plan for parenting. CHECK it out!
Video -- Shepherd a Child's...
Tedd Tripp (brother of Paul Tripp) and author of the best-selling book, Shepherding a Child's Heart, shares the wisdom of his seminal parenting book in a series of videos available for free on YouTube. Your child's heart is the most precious thing God has given you to care for. Make sure you are doing so in a way that honors God, blesses your child, and is an example for others.
Book -- Raising Kids to Follow...
In a culture pulling children away from biblical truth, this practical guide equips parents to raise kids who know Christ, think biblically, and stand firm in their faith. Discover timeless principles for building a Christ-centered home that points children to Jesus. Our job as parents never truly ends—but the eternal impact of our faithfulness can last for generations. BUY
WEB -- Filtering the Internet
Covenant Eyes exists to help children, adults and families stay safe on the internet, overcome pornography, and be restored and transformed. Founded in 2000, Covenant Eyes pioneered the concept of Internet Accountability. Since then, they have helped with more than 1.7 million people use the internet without fear of being tempted by impure images, porn, and more. CHECK it out.
WEB -- Streaming Filters
For $9.99 a month, VidAngel will help take control of your entertainment experience! VidAngel lets you watch popular shows and movies on your terms. You bring your own streaming subscriptions. They provide the filters to make those shows and movies free of the things you'd rather not see and hear. VidAngel gives you control to customize how you and your family watch. I've personally used VidAngel for years. CHECK them out. ClearPlay is another option that covers some shows and movies that VidAngel does not.
Order -- TV Language Filter
The TVGuardian automatically detects and filters profanity and other offensive phrases while you watch movies or television shows. TVGuardian is like a smart remote control for your TV that automatically mutes foul language! It works by monitoring the hidden closed-captioning signal and compares those words to its database of offensive words and phrases. When an offensive word is detected, it mutes the sound for the duration of the sentence. Another resource I've used with my family for years. CHECK it out