Parenting

Help and resources for parents of children of all ages. 

Effective Parenting in a Defective World

With penetrating truth and sincere honesty, Chip Ingram shares the life lessons from his personal experience of raising four children. He describes his failures and the challenges of teenage rebellion. And he teaches the principles for successful parenting as revealed through God's Word. Click here to purchase the study guide for Effective Parenting in a Defective World.

It Starts at Home

In these busy, hectic days we take our kids to sports practices, games, music lessons, school tutoring and other activities to give our children the best opportunities for success. But what if we’re missing the chance to teach them what matters most? Click here to find free teaching videos, inspiration for family activities, and resources that will equip parents and grandparents to confidently teach their kids about God.

How to Talk to Kids About Divorce and Affairs - Focus on the Family

A marital affair can be devastating to a family. There is no one easy answer for talking to your kids, as every child and situation is different. If you are facing this situation in your family, here are seven tips for talking to your kids after any sort of marital crisis has occurred.

Parenting Is More Than Behaviour Modification - Focus on the Family

If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification.