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We've compiled a list of parenting resources to help answer questions and share insight. If you have a suggestion for a resource, let us know!

General Resources, Publications and Websites

Websites

• It has long been proven that children of all ages benefit from sitting down daily for a meal with their family. Log on to www.gatherroundthetable.com for daily recipes, conversation starters and other ideas to keep children engaged with the family.
• Thinking about seeing a movie this weekend? Check out www.pluggedinonline.com before you go. This site provides information that will help you decide whether the movie you want to see is suitable for little eyes and little ears.
• Dr. James Dobson's site, www.focusonthefamily.com, allows you to select what stage of life you are in and then customizes content for your situation. You'll also find timely information on everything from social issues to entertainment. 
• Moms, this Website is for you: http://www.christianitytoday.com/momsense!

Magazines (All of these titles can be found on www.christianbooks.com)

• Leadership Journal
• Men of Integrity
• Ignite Your Faith
• Today's Christian Woman

 Books for Kids, Tweens and Pre-teens

• Just Mom and Me Having Tea: A Devotional for Study for Mother's and Daughters by Mary Murray
• Good Night Warrior: God's Mighty Warrior Bedtime Devotional Bible by Shelia Walsh
• Life Lessons from the Squire and the Scroll by Jennie Bishop
• As for Me and My House: 50 Easy to Use Devotionals for Pre-teens and Young Teens by Tom & Lori Ziegler
• The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
• The World of Narnia Collection by C.S. Lewis
• God, I Need to Talk to You About... series by Dan Carr
• Girl's Only! series by Beverly Lewis
• Carmen Brown Series by Stephanie Perry Moore
• The Cooper Kids Adventure Series by Frank Peretti

Books for Adults

• The Greatest Discovery by Jim Cymbala
• The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence
• The 100 Most Important Bible Verses by Thomas Nelson
• The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
• Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan
• The Shack by William P. Young
• What in the World is Going On? 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore by David Jeremiah
• Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem
• Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality by Dr. Henry Cloud
• The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity by Lee Strobel

Resources by Topic

Adoption

• Insight into Adoption by Barbara Taylor Blomquist
• Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge
• The National Center for Adoption Law and Policy at Capital University Law School: http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption/
• The Child Welfare Information Gateway: http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/index.cfm
• Tapestry Books-Specializing in books on adoptions: www.tapestrybooks.com

Behavior

• Children and Sin - Article by Pastor Chip
• When Your Teen is Struggling: Real Hope and Practical Help for Parents Today by Mark Gregston
• Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry: 10 Steps to Turn Your Kids into Teammates  by Dr. Todd Cartmell 
• 365 Manners Kids Should Know by Sheryl Eberly

Discipline

• I'm Not Your Friend, I'm Your Parent: Helping Children Set the Boundaries They Need and Really Want by E.D. Hill
• Focus on the Family: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/effective_biblical_discipline.aspx

Discussing Important Life-Events

• Hope No Matter What: Helping Your Children Heal After Divorce by Kim Hill and Lisa Harper
• The Grieving Child by Helen Fitzgerald
• Preparing kids for a new baby in the family: http://parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pbabyprep/topics/0,,4rr2,00.html

Education and School Work

• The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child by Ron Clark
• School Starts at Home: Simple Ways to Make Learning Fun by Cheri Fuller
• The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
• Go to www.kidsknowit.com for free educational games, activites and even online classes

Finances

• The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
• Did the Apostle Paul Teach Tithing to the Church by Jonathan Kithcart
• Your Kids Can Master Their Money: Fun Ways to Help Them Learn How by Ron & Judy Blue and Jeremy White
• Tithing and worship: http://www.believers.org/believe/bel122.htm
• www.daveramsey.com

Marriage

• Your Time-Starved Marriage: How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Life by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
• Sacred Marriage: What if God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy by Gary L. Thomas
• Blended Families: Creating Harmony As You Build a New Home Life by Maxine Marsolini

Parenting Skills

• Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
• Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
• Raising Daughters: 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney
• Parenting at Its Best: How to Raise Children with a Passion for Life by Fred Hartley
• Single Parenting that Works: Six keys for raising happy, healthy children in a single parent home by Dr. Kevin Leman
• Parenting tips and strategies from FamilyDoctor.org: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/368.html

Relationships

• Come Back, Barbara by C. John Miller and Barbara Miller-Juliani

Self Esteem

• What does the Bible Say about Children and Self-Esteem? Article by Pastor Chip
• Celebrating Your Family Identity:  http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/relating/celebrating_your_family_identity.aspx

Support

• You will find all kinds of information regarding support groups, classes and children's health issues at www.nationwidechildrens.org
• Mount Carmel Health Systems offers a variety of classes and educational opportunities for everything from health and wellness to parenting, call 614.234.LIFE or visit www.mountcarmelhealth.com/education-support
• To find a Christian counselor in your area, log on to www.manycounselors.com
• Mothering a preschooler can be especially trying, MOPS or Moms of Preschoolers, is an international organization that exists to help moms of young children in all walks of life, go to www.mops.org to find a group that interests you