Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward. Psalm 127:3 TPT

Parenting – it is the both the greatest joy and greatest challenge. Each ‘love-gift’ from God simply did not come with written instructions, and each one is unique.

No matter what season you are in as a parent, we want you to know that God made no mistake choosing you as a parent. He planned you. He planned your child. He knows your needs, your heartaches, your victories and your challenges. He knows their needs, heartaches, victories and challenges. He has all the strength, wisdom and power you need to help you as a parent.

You are also surrounded by a church family as you parent. You will find those who have done the journey and faced similar challenges who can give you wisdom. There will be those who will stand with you in prayer, celebrate milestones and achievements, or sit with you through crisis. You don’t need to parent alone.

As a parent, you are called to lead the discipleship formation of your child. This is such a beautiful privilege. If we could simplify this whole process for you, it would be this:

Read. Pray. Everyday.

For yourself.
For your child.
With your child.
As your child does this for themselves.

Below you will find some resources and recommendations you may find helpful. It is by no means a ‘comprehensive’ list – but a good starting point. Some websites are not Christian and therefore may contain content that do not uphold Christian values, but that also have content that is extremely helpful. We do not endorse content that is not Biblical.

Blessings, 
Ps Allyson

 
 

Parenting Resources

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INChurch Parenting Conversation

With collective wisdom, experience and honesty, our team talk about the joys and challenges of parent led discipleship across all ages of children. We pray this conversation encourages and inspires you, as you lead your own children in following Jesus.

5 Gifts Fathers give their children – Ps Jack (video)

All ages: Information and/or podcasts

Birth–2 years

 3–4 years

  • Discipleship 67 Pre-school: discipleship conversation starter cards (INKids)

  • Bible to read together: Candle Bible for Kids

  • Kids devotional: The Beginners bible kid sized devotions

  • Parenting book recommendations:

    • The 5 love languages of children. Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell

    • 40 Scripture based prayers to pray over your children. Kaylene Yoder

5–8 years

  • Discipleship 67 JNR: discipleship conversation starter cards (INKids)

  • Bible to read together: The Jesus Story-book Bible

  • Kids Devotional: The one year fun and active devotions for kids. Tyndale Kids

  • Parenting book recommendations:       

    • Boundaries with kids. Henry Cloud & John Townsend

    • 40 Scripture based prayers to pray over your children. Kaylene Yoder

  • Website recommendation: defendyoungminds.com

9–10 years

  • Discipleship 67: discipleship conversation starter cards (INKids)

  • Bible: We recommend a translation that is at your child’s reading level and that they choose themselves. ICB, NLT, CEV, NIrV are translations worth considering. While, lots of children’s Bibles are the NIV translation, generally, this is a more difficult reading and comprehension level.

  • Kids devotional: The kids book of devotions. Mark Littleton

  • Parenting book recommendations:       

    • The love dare for parents. Alex & Stephen Kendrick

    • 40 Scripture based prayers to pray over your children. Kaylene Yoder

  • Website recommendation: defendyoungminds.com

Pre-Teen

  • Discipleship 67: discipleship conversation starter cards (INKids)

  • Bible: We recommend a translation that is at your child’s reading level and that they choose themselves. ICB, NLT, CEV, NIrV are translations worth considering. While, lots of children’s Bibles are the NIV translation, generally, this is a more difficult reading and comprehension level.

  • Kids devotional: The one year devotion with Jesus. Joshua Cooley

  • Parenting book recommendations:       

    • Revolutionary Parenting. George Barna

    • Fearless Parenting. George Barna & Jimmy Myers

    • 40 Scripture based prayers to pray over your children. Kaylene Yoder

Years 7-8 at school

  • INY Daily Double

  • Parenting book recommendations:       

    • Praying the scriptures for your teens. Jodie Bernt

    • The 5 love languages of teenagers. Gary Chapman

  • Parenting teens recommendation: axis.org/membership

  • Website recommendation: fightthenewdrug.org

Years 9-12 at school

  • INY Daily Double

  • Parenting book recommendations:

    • Praying the scriptures for your teens. Jodie Bernt

    • The 5 love languages of your teenagers. Gary Chapman

  • Parenting teens recommendation: axis.org/membership

  • Website recommendation: fightthenewdrug.org