Parent Resources

We at Valley Church Student Ministry hope that this page will assist you the parent. These notes are from the April 17, 2011 parents coffee house.

Reading For Parents

Why We Can't Afford Not To Talk About Faith at Home

 

Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids

 

:: Disconnected: Parenting Teens in a MySpace World

After the overwhelming response to Hurt, authors Chap and Dee Clark here equip parents with an up-to-date, realistic parenting book that doesn't ignore the harsh realities of adolescent life.  It builds a foundation for parents by describing exactly how things have changed, takes them through the various developmental stages their children go through, and gives them workable paradigms for parenting.

:: Raising a Modern-Day Joseph: A Timeless Strategy for Growing Great Kids by Larry Fowler

The vital answers are found in the story of Joseph. Drawing from this timeless narrative, author Larry Fowler offers a biblical plan for building teens who will love and serve Jesus Christ. Biblically based and up-to-the minute relevant, Raising a Modern-Day Joseph is an essential guide to raising a generation that can pass life's tests with flying colors.

:: Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis

Learn the father's role in guiding his son to authentic manhood.

:: Every Young Man's Battle by Arterburn and Stoeker

The authors examine the standard of Ephesians 5:3, "there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality", in a positive and sensitive light. And they explain how an authentic, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is the key to victory over temptation. Every Young Man's Battle will show you how to train your eyes and your mind, how to clean up your thought life, and how to develop a realistic battle plan for remaining pure in today's sexually soaked culture. 

:: Every Young Woman's Battle by Ethridge and Arterburn

Whether you have so far protected yourself emotionally and sexually, feel that you've been robbed of your purity, or have given in to temptation in some way, this book can help you achieve or reclaim sexual integrity. It can also guide you through the temptations and pressures of young adulthood while demonstrating how you can live your life to the fullest, without regrets.

:: Youth Culture 101 by Walt Mueller

This is a modern day primer on today's culture: How media is shaping kids; push and pull of peer pressure; understanding our sexualized youth culture; teens and substance abuse. The last chapter is dedicated to helping your teen find their place in God's story.

Resources on the Web 

:: www.str.org - Stand to Reason equips Christian ambassadors with knowledge, wisdom, and character.  An effective ambassador has three essential skills.
:: www.josh.org - Josh McDowell Ministry exists to serve and to equip the Body of Christ in raising generations of purpose-driven Christians who know what they believe, why it is true, and how to live out their Christian faith.
:: www.faithandreasonforum.com - Faith & Reason Forum is for those who want to think more deeply about God and who want an intelligent faith. We explore reasons to believe (apologetics), right and wrong (Christian ethics), the spiritual life, aspects of church history, as well as, beliefs of sects and world religions.
:: www.homeword.com - HomeWord is a Christian organization designed to be a tool for parents and youth workers, equipping them to train teenagers in wisdom and Christian lifestyle.
:: www.familylife.com - Campus Crusade for Christ offers parenting tips to help you connect with your kid. Parenting forums for encouragement, prayer, and advice are available along with articles and access to "FamilyLife" broadcasts.
:: www.breakpoint.org - Breakpoint challenges false worldviews through powerful radio broadcasts primarily featuring Chuck Colson and Mark Earley; site offers commentaries, blog and radio.
:: www.screenit.com - For more than ten years, free information that helps you make the right entertainment choices for you, your family and loved ones.
:: www.pluggedin.com - Parents can screen music videos.

Internet Filtering

:: SafeEyes Internet Filter-If you have an Internet connection at home, we strongly recommend you protect your family with an Internet filter. SafeEyes is a staff favorite; it's fast and works great, is easy to install and works on PCs and Macs. SafeEyes is a terrific tool for families, students and accountability groups. Did you know that 90% of 8-16 year-olds have viewed porn online (most while doing homework)?  Did you know that 80% of 15-17 year-olds have had multiple exposures to hard-core pornography? An internet filter can protect your teens from stumbling onto this junk accidentally and keep your family safe online.