Resources

Recommended Resources for Raising Children

Boundaries
by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend show you how to set healthy boundaries for your children and others so that you can know when to say “yes” and when to say “no.” You’ll learn the benefits of setting boundaries with your kids and others. 

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/shows/focus-on-parenting-podcast/

The Focus on Parenting Podcast provides moms and dads with helpful tips on how to be a better parent each day to help raise kids on the right path.

Growing Kids God’s Way
www.growingfamilies.life

This is a course designed to help you use biblical principles to raise your kids.

The Five Love Languages
by Gary Chapman

Have you ever tried to love your kid and she doesn’t receive that love? Gary Chapman helps you learn about how to give love in the language that your child knows that he is loved.

Parenting the Challenging Child
by Arvin Moden

Arvin Moden, former administrator at Oblong Children’s Christian Home, gives 13 fundamental principles in dealing with your challenging child. This is a quick read. It takes practice, however, to implement these principles for raising challenging children.

Parenting with Love and Logic
by Foster Cline and Jim Fay

This parenting book shows you how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. Learn how to parent effectively while teaching your children responsibility and growing their character. Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats, nagging, or power struggles.

The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions 
by Sarah Naish

Therapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties or who have experienced childhood trauma.