Parent Resources

New Parent Resources

Help for Your Parenting Journey

There are TONS of parenting resources out there, so it might be a bit overwhelming to decide which ones will work well for you and your particular family dynamic. These options may prove useful as you look for new ways to connect your family to Christ, and to each other. Check them out!

CPH Parent Resource Page

Parent Cue

This app is a great way for parents to access age-appropriate content which can help them guide their children's spiritual growth at each stage.

Parent Cue has options for different levels of access. There is also an opportunity for Good Shepherd to have a church account which you would then be able to connect to your personal account. *If that is something you're interested in, please let me know.

"At Parent Cue, our goal is simply to cue you with what you need when you need it, so you can be the parent you want to be."

About Parent Cue

NEW: The Lutheran Study Bible App

Concordia Publishing House just came out with this new app for an interactive study Bible in the ESV. Do you enjoy the Bible App? If so, this will be a great tool for diving deeper, with access to Lutheran study notes as well as other helpful features. Available on the App Store or Google Play.

Catechism App

For those of you who have kiddos joining our Confirmation age-group soon (or just for those who'd like a handy review), this app is for you! An interactive version of Luther's Small Catechism is an easy way to keep answers to our faith's tough questions on hand. Available for Apple and Android.

Dwell: The Audio Bible App

Reading not really your thing? (Me either.) As a primarily auditory learner, I much prefer to learn by listening. If you like to learn, but prefer to multitask, that might mean that sitting down to read physical books can sometimes prove to be a bit challenge. That's why I personally enjoy Dwell.

The Dwell Bible App provides a way to listen to God's Word wherever you are, no matter what you're doing. With cool features like listening plans, options for narration, topical verse playlists, and customizable background music, Dwell allows for an immersive experience that makes spending time in God's Word easier than ever!

Check it out on the Apple App Store or Google Play and try it out with their 7-day free trial!

The Culture Translator Podcast

Pre-Teen and Teen culture is definitely a lot to tackle - no matter what age you are. If you sometimes find yourself responding to your child with "Do I even want to know?" this might be the perfect podcast for you. Kids are being exposed to difficult topics and complicated social situations younger and younger these days. The Culture Translator can help you stay "in the know" about things like Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang, social trends, and hot topics, as well as giving you some guidance on how to talk to your kids about all of those things.

Axis Ministries reaches out to parents of pre-teens and teens by providing these helpful, practical resources free of charge.

You can find this podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Focus on the Family

Most recent episode: Don't Give Up On The Next Generation

Many people are down on the next generation. But, what if there was a more optimistic way to see young people? Jim Daly and J. Warner Wallace explain why dwelling on the negative isn't good for the upcoming generation. You'll also hear from Danny and John about how making sacrifices for your kids can be a joyful thing.

The Bible Project

The Bible Project has tons of great resources, but one of their most well-known is their animated Bible stories.

"All of our videos are short visual explanations that show how the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus."

The Bible Project Videos

BentKey: Truly Family-Safe TV

BentKey is a streaming platform with original kids content, created by The Daily Wire. With BentKey, you can be confident that the shows and movies you let your kids watch will be free of the questionable and controversial content that has found its way into much of today's mainstream children's programming.

Check it out he re!

The End Goals Podcast

The LCMS' Director of Youth Ministry, Rev. Mark Kiessling, and DCE Julianna Schultz dive into a lot of great ministry topics during their podcast interviews!

"End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders."

This podcast can be useful to leaders and parents alike - especially for the parents of teens who will be attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans next summer!

"Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend provide the help and guidance you need for raising your kids to take responsibility for their actions, attitudes, and emotions.

With wisdom and empathy, they take you through the ins and outs of instilling the kind of character in your children that will help them lead balanced, productive, and fulfilling adult lives. Learn how to:

Set limits and still be a loving parent
Bring control to an out-of-control family life
Apply the ten laws of boundaries to parenting
Define appropriate boundaries and consequences for your kids
And much more!

Charts and tables are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Plus, check out Boundaries family collection of books dedicated to key areas of life - dating, marriage, raising teenagers, and leadership. Workbooks are also available."

*Available in hardcover, e-reader, or audiobook versions

"To help teenagers grow into healthy adults, parents and youth workers need to teach them how to take responsibility for their behavior, their values, and their lives.

From best-selling author and counselor Dr. John Townsend, Boundaries with Teens is the expert insight and guidance you need to help your teens gain a deeper appreciation and respect both for you and for themselves.

Dr. Townsend applies biblically based principles for the challenging task of guiding your children through the teen years. Using the same principles he used to successfully raise two teens, he shows you how to:

Deal with disrespectful attitudes and impossible behavior in your teen
Set healthy limits and realistic consequences
Be loving and caring while establishing rules
Determine specific strategies to deal with problems both big and small

Discover how boundaries make parenting teens better!" *Available in hardcover, e-reader, or audiobook versions

Need more? Just contact me, or reach out to Katie Abercrombie at christianeducation@gslcflock.org

Surge Youth Ministry | gslcflock.org/youthministry