Welcome parents! We want you to know that you're not alone, so we've put together a few resources that we hope will be a blessing to you!!
Here are some resources we love 🙂
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast
And Books by David Thomas, Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan
The Good Book Company Books for Children
Part of Good Book Co’s mission is to provide “...biblical, relevant and accessible resources that will encourage you and your church family to keep going, keep growing and keep sharing your faith.”
Some of our favorites include:
Youth resources from Good Book Co
Songs of Scripture! What a wonderful way to "write God's Word onto our hearts"
Slugs and Bugs Sing the Bible Vol 1
Steve Green "Hide 'Em In Your Heart Vol 1 & 2"
Children’s Bibles
There are many Bible storybooks to choose from for children and youth. Here is a list of a few we recommend:
Jesus Storybook Bible
The Rhyme Storybook Bible
Adventure Bible
Explorer Bible CSV (is the one that we use in Kids Church at PCI)
If you've ever wondered how the gospel applies to YOUR personal circumstances, like whether or not to take that job, what school choice is right for your family, or even how to set goals for the season ahead, Risen Motherhood has resources on all this including a book and many free downloads and more!
“To be led by the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by nurturing and affirming the God-ordained institution of the family and proclaiming biblical truths worldwide.” Focus on the Family provides many blogs and other resources that are helpful in the raising and discipling of children.
“We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Whether you’re searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people of all ages think and live better.”
Theolaby equips parents in the busiest season of life with simple, engaging tools that fuel their kids’ curiosity and give them a big view of God.
“We believe the mission of the church matters. Everything we do at RightNow Media is rooted in Jesus’s promise that God will use his people to change the world. We’re here to serve the church. We provide Christians across the globe with resources that will inspire them to champion the mission Jesus gave to his people—making disciples of all nations. God calls us to focus our lives on him rather than on ourselves. Whether in church, in the workplace, or at home, we want to see disciples of Jesus loving God and loving others.” Right Now Media has been compared to a “Christian YouTube” of sorts. Find videos on all sorts of topics, whether to simply learn or lead a Bible Study or play shows for kids. PCI provides a free subscription clicking the link above to sign up!
Another wonderful resource with “Faith filled shows your kids will love. A wholesome alternative to YouTube. Rest a little easier, knowing you found an app for your kids that you can actually get behind. Yippee is not just another streaming service. We are changing kids' lives with TV shows and equipping you, parents, with tips and tools you need to develop character in your kids and grow their faith.” You can do a free trial to see if this is a good fit for your family
I started PYE because at the time, plenty of people were talking about online problems, but no one was telling parents HOW to fix them. After 12 years consulting at EY, fixing problems is in my blood. Our mission? We show families, schools, and churches how to create safer digital spaces. We do this with a pretty great website, powerful presentations, and a private learning community where you can "go slow" and learn with other, like-minded families #delayistheway. Be confident! I want your family connected AND protected. We'll show you how. Kids want a digital coach - not a controller. And, I think you're completely capable.
Fun Books for PreTeens
Here are some books that our parents of PreTeens are loving for their kiddos.