Awesome Adventure Resource Guide

Hello Parents,

Parenting is full of challenges and opportunities to grow in Christ-like character, submit to the Lord, trust in Him, and participate in building the kingdom of God. Check out the links below for resources to equip you in the journey!

Click Here for Resources Coordinated with Weekend Classes

Teaching your child God’s Big Story and the Gospel
The Gospel – God’s Plan (for Preschoolers)
The Gospel – God’s Plan (for Kids)

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferton (any age) 
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung (ages 5+) 
The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean (elementary age) 

Parenting is Heart Work by Turansky & Miller
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas 
Five Characteristics of Biblical Discipline   

Trusted Sources:
Biblicalparenting.org – sign up for free email parenting tips giving practical suggestions that focus on heart change, not just behavior 
Focusonthefamily.com/parenting – for tons of articles on topics such as behavior & discipline, communication, teaching faith to kids, technology management, family relationships, conflict resolution, etc. 
Discipleblog.com – relevant and practical articles to help your kids discover how to live in Christ, like Christ, and for Christ 

Seeds Family Worship 
The Rizers 

Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch 
Raising Financially Competent Kids by Mary Hunt  
Financial Peace Jr. Kit by Dave Ramsey (for ages 3-12)
Teaching your kids about money

Why you should teach your kids about racial reconciliation 
Talking to children about race 
5 children’s books on racism and the gospel

Hit the Pause Button 
How to guard Sabbath for your children  

Gender Identity & Homosexuality 
When Transgender Issues Enter Your World 
A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle 
(Sexual) Sinners & Jesus: articles & videos by Rosaria Butterfield 
People to be Loved by Preston Sprinkle
What does the Bible really teach about homosexuality by Kevin DeYoung 

Pornography
Four Truths You Need to Know About Your Son & Visual Temptation
Good Pictures Bad Pictures (Jenson and Poyner) – a children’s book for porn-proofing today’s young kids
Dad, Please Ask!
Not If, But When 
10 Resources for Talking to Kids about Porn

God Made All of Me (Holcomb) – a book to help children protect their bodies 
How to talk to your kids about sexual abuse

Sports from a Christian perspective  
Flirting with the idol of sports 
Sports and Sunday church: 5 suggestions for parents 

  

Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers by Joey Allen (toddler/preschool) 
Big Truths for Little Kids by Susan & Richie Hunt (catechism/Preschool – 3rd grade) 
My First Book of Questions and Answers by Carine MacKenzie (ages 4-10) 
The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski (elementary) 

The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
Making wise entertainment choices 
Teaching Discernment 
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology  
Protecting our kids from harmful entertainment 

https://www.pluggedin.com for reviews on movies, music, TV, video games, and technology from a Christian perspective  

Practical Guidelines for Electronics Use

Have a question not answered here, or want to share a resource you’ve found helpful in the spiritual development of your children? Email us at children@westshorefree.org.