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Parenting today is more challenging than ever. The good news is that we don’t need to be perfect people or perfect parents; that isn’t possible. God has asked us to be faithful, to apologize, to confess, and to lean hard into HIS grace and provision. At Elmbrook, we want to support you as you seek to raise healthy kids. We have collated our favorite parenting resources on the most pressing topics so that you have a place to go for those complicated parenting questions.

Are we missing a topic? Check out our favorite “go-to” sites or email us to have your request added to our list.

Axis.org	Becomingscreenwise.com	Christianparenting.org	Fulleryouthinstitute.org
Focusonthefamily.com	Raisingboysandgirls.com	Rootedministry.com	Theparentcue.org

Remember when your child first slept through the night, and you felt so accomplished? You may have thought, “It will get easier from here!” "Getting enough sleep can be helpful, but it doesn't necessarily make things easier, does it?" Each new stage brings new challenges.

The good news is that there is grace enough for each stage and each challenge.

This Anxious Age: Finding Rest for your Family in the Promises of God
How to Parent a Strong Willed Child
Building Strong Emotional Connection for Kids with Their Parents and Peers
Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers
Raising Resilient Kids
The Best Way to Communicate with your Kid at Every Phase
How to Help your Kids Resolve Conflict
Taking the Guessing out of Parenting
How to Pull Up Beside Your Kid's Insecurities
Sanctification by Sibling: Seven Encouragements for the Parents that Love Them
The Loneliness of Parenting Alone
Leave the Cowlick Alone: The Art of Effective Criticism
Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff (Book)
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas (Book)

Young Kids:

Teenagers:

The online world is the real world for kids, and it comes with its own joys as well as dangers. As digital natives, they have only known a world with the internet and devices. And with that comes a whole new set of issues for us to address as parents. The world of technology is moving so fast that as soon as you think you know the new app that kids are using to evade their parents, there is a new one. Here are some of our favorite resources to help you navigate technology with your child:

It is no secret that there is a mental health crisis for our young people. As parents seeking to love and raise our children well, this can be overwhelming, paralyzing, and, at times, isolating. As a church, we want to be here for you through it all! While some resources are age-specific, most of the content is transferable across ages.

Mental Health for Young Kids:

Mental Health for Teenagers:

Where do babies come from? Is anyone ever really prepared for that question? “The Talk” has gotten a lot more complicated! It goes way beyond how babies are made, and includes porn, gender identity, sexual identity, sexting, and the list goes on. We know it feels more daunting than ever. Many of us are parenting teens who have already made decisions about sex or sexuality and are looking for help in how to respond.

Paid Resources:

Christian Sexuality: Conversations About Jesus, Sex & Gender
Parenting LGBTQ Kids: Love your kids like Jesus. This 11-part series helps Christian parents navigate the journey of raising and walking alongside their LGBTQ child.

If we're fortunate, we get to spend 1-3 hours a week with your child at church. During that time, we do our best to guide them toward Jesus by delving into the Bible, praying together, and engaging in discussions. But let's be honest, it's not a whole lot of time. Our goal is to spark their curiosity about knowing God so that when they leave us, they continue seeking the Lord because of their personal connection with Him. However, the reality is that YOU spend way more time with children than we do, and your spiritual influence is enormous.