This class will lead you to discover not only your child’s physical and mental preparedness for the next stage, but also help you to look at your approach to parenting in the coming years. As your preteen pushes for independence, the challenge of parenting is to let go, allow more personal responsibility, and expand the boundaries. At the same time, we realize that the world is very different from the one we grew up in. Walking that fine line between guard and protect vs. experience and exposure can require more artistry than previous stages of development.
Kristi McElheney, Elementary Pastoral Leader shares her insights and experience as she walks though this transition with her own family and many families in her Ministry. We encourage you to listen to this podcast below:
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Suggested Parent Helps
Books:
“Already Gone” by Ken Ham and Brett Beemer
“The Legacy Path” by Brian Haynes***
“Spiritual Parenting” by Michelle Anthony***
“The Power of a Praying Parent” by Stormie Omartian
“Spiritual Mentoring of Teens” by Focus on the Family
“Silver Boxes” by Florence Littauer
“Why Christian Kids Rebel” by Tim Kimmell
“Communicating With Your Teen” by Greg and Michael Smalley
“Sticking With Your Teen” by Joe White
“Visionary Parenting” by Dr. Rob Rienow
“Extreme Pursuit” by John E. Davis (This is not a Christian book, but is very good.)
*** Two of my personal favorites!
