Helping Your Teen

2010-02-09T16:45:00.000-08:00

At Christian Family Guidance Center we maintain that the teen years do not always have to be tumultuous years. Yet for some families this can certainly be the case due to the strong pressures in our "post Christian" culture. For that reason, we want to feature a few key resources that many of our clients find helpful.

Dr. John Townsend extends the discussion of setting limits to the adolescent years. He gives parents a greater sense of when and how to say "yes" and "no" pertaining to issues that arise with teens. This book is very target to specific problems you might be having with your teen and offers very tangeaqble solutions.

A lot has changed since we were kids. This book is a guide to help parents become aware of the youth culture's use of the internet, and provide strategies and methods to protect your Young girls often get unhealthy pressure from the culture on how they should look. This book focuses on how moms can be their daughter's ally in building a healthy body image and strong self-respect.children and teens

Young girls often get unhealthy pressure from the culture on how they should look. This book focuses on how moms can be their daughter's ally in building a healthy body image and strong self-respect.

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Parenting Books that Really Help

2010-01-12T19:22:00.000-08:00

The Bible tells us that children are a blessing from the Lord. God orchestrates their miraculous development within the mother's womb. Once they come out, however, He delegates the job of training and guidance to us. Cited below are a few of of the the most helpful resources we have recommended over the years.

This classic parenting guide written by Dr. James Dobson outlines strategies for raising children of all ages (infant through young adult.) The book has been around for a while, but the information is still quite relevant and timely. If you are looking for a good basic guidebook - this is it. It is a great reference guide for understanding the unique challenges with each developmental stage and the strategies parents can employ for successful outcomes.

Of all the books written on parenting, this may be one of the most significant. The most important thing we can do as parents is to pass the blessing of God onto our children. If we do it the way God intended, they will grow up strong in the Lord with a clear sense of confidence, self-worth and God-ordained destiny in this life.

Children need love, trust, affection--and discipline. From one generation to the next, the challenge of helping children into responsible adults doesn't change. Dr. Dobson's classic Dare to Discipline, a practical, reassuring guide for caring parents, has sold over 2 million copies since its release in 1970. What gives a book that kind of staying power? The ability to meet a real, felt need in the marketplace. Today, a whole new generation of parents is turning to Dr. Dobson's wise counsel. Some things never change

.Dr. Leman has some great insights about raising kids and provides very practical solutions to real challenges when it comes to raising children. He is known on the lecture circuit for delivering his "no nonsense" approach with humor and quick wit.

Some children are sweetly compliant, some reserved and a little shy,some are a l quite spirited and mischievious and then there are the others who seem bound and determined to convince you they are "born to lead," even if they are less than half your size. This classic book by Dr. Dobson sheds important light on how to lovingly shape the almost "iron will" of these little rascals without crushing their spirit.

In this unique little book Pat Sprinkle addresses the issue of children who need to learn the value of work. This lesson of life provides kids with a sense of responsibility, accomplishment and enhanced self worth. The author gives parents strategies for motivating young people to take on age-appropriate responsibilities at all age levels.

For more information about these and other parenting resources pleasde visit:
http://www.christianfamilyguidancecenter.com/addresource_childrenparenting.html

CFGC Resource Reviews: Children & Parenting

Helping Your Teen

Parenting Books that Really Help