Books
Bible reading/devotionals.
God and Me by Penny Boschoof; published by Authentic Media.
A fantastic book to use to start family Bible reading. Age 3+
From the Good Book Company www.thegoodbook.co.uk
Age 4-6 Beginning with God. Has a ‘main course’ with then optional extras which you may or may not want to do, including craft activities and conversation topics.
Age 7-11 Table talk & XTB. Table talk is a 5 minute family discussion that can be done at a table or bedtime etc. XTB is related follow-up activities for your child to do.
Age 11-13 Discover. Good straight to the point notes with some simple activities to be completed in the notes.
Age 14-18 Engage. Ideal to help teens learn more about the whole Bible and how to apply it to their situation.
For adults Explore. Very good notes to help you understand the message and challenge of God’s Word.
Jesus and Me by Nina Smit; published by Candle Books (Lion Hudson).
A very good follow on from God and Me as it has slightly more content in each day. Ideal for 4+.
General parenting books.
The Gospel-Centred Family by Ed Moll and Tim Chester; published by The Good Book Company.
An essential read for serious Christian parents who want to get all things in the correct perspective.
The Sixty Minute Family by Rob Parsons; published by Lion Hudson.
Very good on practical ideas for developing relationships.
The Highway Code for Parenting by Michael & Hilary Perrott; published by CWR.
A concise book on guidelines such as listening, sibling rivalry, praise, boundaries, social skills, sex, alcohol and drugs etc.
Things We Wish We Had Said by Tony and Bart Campolo; published by Authentic Media.
Reflections of a father and his grown up son in the form of letters to each other. Each chapter represents a different stage of the son’s life with the father explaining why he did what he did, and the son responding by what he wished his father had have done. Ideal for all fathers.
Teenagers – Biblical Wisdom For Parents by Ann Benton, published by Inter-Varsity Press.
An excellent book about preparing for the teenage years. Best for parents with children coming towards the end of primary school, starting High School. It has very practical advice, based on the book of Proverbs, and also deals with ‘when dreams turn to nightmares’.
Teenagers –What Every Parent Should Know by Rob Parsons, published by Hodder & Stoughton.
Very practical and helpful in terms of keeping relationships at this stage.
The Sixty Minute Debt Buster by Katie Clarke with Rob Parsons, published by Lion Hudson.
A very practical resource for those with debt worries with suggestions that can easily be put into practice. Some useful websites
Care For the Family
www.careforthefamily.org.uk
Support.net sheets on many topics of Family life e.g. computer games, illness, miscarriages, bereavement, eating disorders, single parenting, stepfamily, money & debt etc.
Free magazine 3 times a year.
Focus on the Family
www.focusonthefamily.com
Daily parenting web broadcasts & podcasts
Monthly magazine (free online or purchased)
Many other parenting & other family resources
SNAP
Special Needs And Parents
www.snap-ni.co.uk
This group offers support for parents of special needs children and young adults in the Mourne area. “No one claims to have all the answers, but by sharing our experiences, we learn from each other, while having a very enjoyable evening.”
The Good Book Company
www.thegoodbook.co.uk
For good biblical resources.
The Praise Baby Collection from Integrity music.
Music DVDs which baby’s find very engaging.
From Care for the Family, by Rob Parsons:
The Sixty Minute Parent.
The 21st Century Parent.
The 21st Century Marriage.
From Focus on the Family:
The Essentials of Discipline by Dr James Dobson.
