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 online space. It is here to help you celebrate key times in the lives of your child and ultimately pass down your faith. We have partnered with ParentMinistry.net to provide you the tools necessary to help guide your student in your journey through adolescence together.
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Helpful Links
Here is a list of our favorite links for families of teenagers. We hope this list is a help to you and your family. If you have suggestions about other sites to include, please send an email to dstancil11@gmail.com.
Youth Culture and Media Reviews
CPYU (Center for Parent / Youth Understanding)
This is a must see website with limitless help on youth culture and a free newsletter (that I highly suggest), suggested reading list, and just an all around amazing site.
Al Menconi Ministries (Helping Parents Communicate Values)
Another youth culture website with amazing reviews, free newsletter, and articles.
Plugged In Online
This is a trustworthy site to get a conservative Christian review of the films your kids want to see.
The Source for Parents
Insight on youth culture, relevant articles, slang dictionary, movie reviews, etc.
Hanger Radio Z
This is a great place for your kids to hear great variety in Christian music.
Christianity Today
Here you will find numerous articles, reviews, and opinions concerning the Christian worldview.
Be Web Smart
If you are not sure what your kids are using or viewing on their phones and computers, then this is a good sight to gain insight on how to set parameters and to know what they are viewing.
Trends & Teens
Trends and Teens is an initiative of the SoulMedicMedia Group Inc. to educate people on the various trends affecting teens today. Our mission is to provide resources so parents can be prepared instead of just left reacting to the crisis.
Family and Parenting Links
LifeWay
When on this page, look to the top of the page and click on the articles tab, and then the christian living tab and you can find numerous other helpful articles.
Focus On The Family
This resource has several topics to help families. Some of the topics include: marriage, parenting, life challenges, faith, and social issues.
OnePlace
Listen to Christian radio ministry broadcasts, programs, and sermons from numerous preachers.
HomeWord
HomeWord seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation.
Pure Intimacy
Pure Intimacy is a website dealing with purity issues for any individual in any phase of life.
Additional Counseling Resources
This website link is a connecting point to several other resources that may be of an assistance to you and your family.
Dave Ramsey (Financial Advice)
If you and your family are in financial crisis, then here is a resource that will help you to become disciplined, good stewards of your income in a way that will honor the Lord.
360 Family
360 Family exists to encourage and equip parents in understanding the world of their teens/tweens and how to walk with their teen into the culture in living a life that is honoring of themselves, those around them, and their faith. Our passion is connecting the hearts of parents to those of their teens and connecting teens to the heart of God.
Understanding the 21st Century Teenager
Have you ever looked at your teenager and thought to yourself, "What in the world is this thing and what happened to my kid?" This is a great resource to let you know about the wonderful changes that are taking place in your teenager spiritually, physically, cognitively, socially and emotionally. In addition, there are a few other helpful tips so make sure you check it out!
Heart Connex
Here is a good resource to build a stronger relationship with your teenager by going through small devotions together as a family. This link will provide you a parent and student page so that you can become more comfortable talking through the Word of God together.
Apologetics
Josh McDowell
Here is a great resource for you and your family if you are struggling with questions concerning your faith. How can you know that what you believe is true? This resource is a good reference to helpful articles and videos about several questions that we all ask at some point in our faith.
Christian Apologetics Research Ministry
Here is a great resource for you and your family if you are struggling with questions concerning your faith. How can you know that what you believe is true? This resource is a good reference to helpful articles about several questions that we all ask at some point in our faith.
All About...
Here is a great resource for you and your family if you are struggling with questions concerning your faith. How can you know that what you believe is true? This resource is a good reference to helpful articles and further websites about several questions that we all ask at some point in our faith.
Got Questions?
Here is a great resource for you and your family if you are struggling with questions concerning your faith and other religions. How can you know that what you believe is true? This resource is a good reference to helpful articles about several questions that we all ask at some point in our faith.
Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell is the son of Josh McDowell and he to provides another great resource for you and your family if you are struggling with questions concerning your faith. How can you know that what you believe is true? This resource is a good reference to blogs and videos about several questions that we all ask at some point in our faith.