Put The Tension On The Table
Our Next Gen team talks about the tension we may be feeling as parents in this season.
Leveraging Your Presence
Our pastors sit down to have a discussion around “leveraging your presence” and how you can use the time you’ve been given to to come out on the other end even stronger as a family.
Navigating Corona Virus With Kids
Our Kids Pastor Rachael sits down with Jennifer Antonucci who is a family and marriage therapist at Renewing Life Center to talk about how you can best navigate this season with your kids.
PARENT RESOURCES
It is our desire to come alongside parents and form a partnership as we journey together to equip the next generation with a faith of their own. That is why we have created this list of resources. It is here to help you celebrate key times in the lives of your child and ultimately pass down your faith.
Kids Books For:
Praying Circles Around the Lives of Your Children by Mark Batterson
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman
Raising Worry-Free Girls by By Sissy Goff
Are My Kids on Track? by Sissy Goff
Playing For Keeps by Reggie Joiner
Parenting Beyond Your Capcity by Reggie Joiner
Don’t Miss It by Reggie Joiner
Phase Parenting Guides (These are available for birth through high school years) by Kristin Ivy and Reggie Joiner
Wild At Heart (For Parents of Boys) by John Eldredge
This Is the Gospel by Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers
When I Pray For You by Matthew Paul Turner
You Are Special by Max Lucado
Love Does For Kids by Bob Goff
The Creation, Easter, and Christmas Story Book Bundle by Orange
The Circle Maker Devotions for Kids by Mark Batterson
KNOW God by Lauren Terrell
Where In the World by Orange
Gadgets and Gizmos by Orange
Stand Up by Orange
One of These is Not Like the Other by Barney Saltzberg
When Charley Met Emma by Amy Webb
We Are Together by Britta Teckentrup
Let The Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson
All Because You Matter by Tami Charles
Skin Like Mine by LaTashia M. Perry
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
Everybody’s Welcome by Patricia Hegarty
The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo
I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer
Enough! 20 Protesters Who Changed America by Emily Easton
Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds
Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev
You, Me, and Empathy by Jayneen Sanders
I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoet
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
The Paper Heart: A Story About How Words Can Hurt and How One Kind Action Can Make a Difference by Sally Reichert
One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different by Linsey Davis
Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonya Sotomayor
Interview with Re'nold and Rene'e
Our Kid's Pastor, Rachael, has a conversation with our Student Worship Pastor, Re'nold Kent and his mom, Rene'e Bryant.
OTHER KID PARENT RESOURCES
Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality
The Body Book for Girls (Upper Elementary)
God Made All of Me (Body book for Early Childhood and Early Elementary)
Treasured (An Interactive experience for a Tween girl and her mom)
Ignite Life (Gatherings and resources for women)
Kids Read Truth (Resources for Kid, Mom and Dad)
THE CROSSING STUDENTS HELP PAGE
The Crossing Students recently did a series on heavy, difficult topics called "Shadows." You can find that series, along with some great resources, when you click the button below
For more crisis resources, check the list below
Navigating through some difficult conversations with teenagers can be a challenge. We have a series of videos and resources that can help with some different crises that teens deal with.
Web Links:
Teen Depression: A Guide For Parents
Reading Material:
A Parents Guide To Helping Teenagers In Crisis – By Rich Van Pelt & Jim Hancock
Depression, A Stubborn Darkness: Light For The Path – By Dr. Edward T. Welch
A Relentless Hope: Surviving The Storm of Teen Depression – By Gary E. Nelson
Stop Negotiating With Your Teen: Strategies For Parenting Your Angry, Manipulative, Moody or Depressed Adolescent – By Janet Sasson Edgette
Depressed Child: A Parent’s Guide For Rescuing Kids – By Douglas A Riley
Web Links:
Reading Material:
What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying & Violence? – By Steven Gerali
The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids To Stand Up For Others – By Bob Sornson & Maria Dismondy
Sticks & Stones: Defeating The Culture Of Bullying & Rediscovering The Power Character & Empathy – By Emily Bazelon
Bullying Hurts: Teaching Kindness Through Read Alouds & Guided Conversation – By Lester Laminack
Web Links:
Reading Material:
Secret Survivors: Real-Life Stories To Give You Hope For Healing– By Megan Hutchinson & Jen Howver
Hope & Healing For Kids Who Cut: Learning To Understand & Help Those Who Self-Injure– By Marv Penner
Cutting: Understanding & Overcoming Self-Mutilation– By Steven Levenkron
Inside A Cutter’s Mind: Understanding & Helping Those Who Self-Injure– By Jerusha Clark
Helping Your Troubled Teen: Learn To Recognize, Understand & Address The Destructive Behavior Of Today’s Teens & Preteens– By Cynthia S. Kaplan
Helping Teens Who Cut, First Edition: Understanding and Ending Self-Injury– By Michael Hollander, PhD
When Your Child Is Cutting: A Parent’s Guide To Helping Children Overcome Self-Injury – By Sony Khemlani, PhD, Merry McVey-Noble, PhD & Fugen Neziroglu, PhD, ABBP, ABPP
Web Links:
Suicide Resources For Family Members
Reading Material:
What Do I Do When Teenagers Are Depressed & Contemplate Suicide? – By Steven Gerali
A Brief Guide To Teen Suicide Prevention: For Parents, Teachers, Clergy & Friends – By Kathy H. Henderson
Eight Stories Up: An Adolescent Chooses Hope Over Suicide – By DeQuincy Lezine & David Brent