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Helpful Information at your Fingertips

No one is a know-it-all. We all have questions about what movies to watch, what books to read, what actions to take and even what thoughts to think about issues.

We can’t give you an answer to every question, but we’d like to help you find trustworthy resources that can help you get the answers you need to . . . bring it home.

One of the greatest joys of being a parent is having the opportunity to guide your child to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. You bring your child to Bible Study and other church activities where they can learn what the Bible says. You may have family devotion times as well.

When a child begins to understand that God wants them to become a part of His eternal family, he or she may start asking questions. Be aware of your child’s spiritual interests and be ready to respond.

Some of these resources may help:

The ABCs of Becoming a Christian, a simple and effective way to share God’s plan of salvation.

What do you think it takes for a person to get to heaven and have eternal life? Here is how the Bible answers this question. It is answered in one word and the word is FAITH.

From North American Mission Board website:

This site offers a list of visual resources that may help a parent explain to a child the way to connect with Jesus Christ as Savior. Explore and choose the ones that appeal to you.

From Bob Tebow Evangelistic Association website:

Tim Tebow, the football player, is a member of a family that is involved in evangelism. Here is a visual gospel presentation from their website:

If you have questions, or if you would like for your child to talk with one of our pastors, contact us.

Focus on the Family has excellent websites and articles for families to use. They provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.

Parenting is an online resource for free parenting help. We answer your parenting questions with resources and guidance on how to successfully raise, praise, discipline, teach and love your child.

HealthyPlace is the largest consumer mental health site, providing comprehensive information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications from both a consumer and expert point of view.

Elizabeth Pantly gives advice, solutions, links, and books about parenting. Raise children with love, compassion, respect, and consistency, and learn to be a confident and joyful parent.

  • Kid Cooperation, by Elizabeth Pantley
  • Perfect Parenting, by Elizabeth Pantley

Keep Your Kids Safe Online — There are an unfathomable amount of sites and apps you don’t want your kid to see. Managing your child’s online activity can seem like a daunting task. Now, it’s easier than ever, thanks to intelligent new products, handy software, and built-in safety settings.

NetSmartz — Do you know what to do if your children come to you about something that happened online? This page is designed to provide you with the answers to questions you may have about teaching your children to use their NetSmartz.

Connect Safely — The forum for parents, teens, and experts to discuss safe socializing on the fixed and mobile web.

Security Baron — Social Media and Cyber Security

Safe Search Kids — As fast as the years come and go, Internet technologies change, bringing new challenges for parents and educators when striving to keep kids safe online. Here are a few of the latest tips for online safety, including on sites like YouTube*and privacy settings for other websites.

CYBERINSURE ONE— Online Safety for Children and Teens: A Comprehensive Guide to Staying Safe Online

AlertFind— Using the Internet can be very fun.  But as useful as the Internet is, it can also be a dangerous place for people of all ages. That’s why it’s important to know safety rules that can help you protect yourself online.

Dougy Center — provides support in a safe place where children and families grieving a death can share their experiences.

Care Notes — support literature that brings hope and compassion to those in need.

Hospice — exists to help those who cope with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief.

Centering Corporation — provides education and resources for the bereaved.

Compassion Books — More than 400 books, videos, and audio to help children and adults through serious illness, death, dying, grief, bereavement, and losses, including divorce, suicide, trauma, and violence.

Youth Coping With Grief & Loss at School — For a college student, dealing with grief from losing a loved one can be even more complicated.  This guide aims to provide a solid rock of support for grieving youth and those who care about them.

KIDPOWER teaches people of different ages and abilities to successfully learn and practice personal safety, self-protection, confidence, and advocacy skills.

The US website for the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. It is a comprehensive, school-wide program designed for use in elementary, middle, or junior high schools. Its goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among school children and improve peer relations. The program has been found to reduce bullying among children, improve classroom social climate, and reduce antisocial behaviors, such as vandalism and truancy.

  • “Bullying at School: What We Know and What we can Do,” by Dan Olweus
  • “No-bullying Program: Preventing Bully/Victim Violence at School,” by James Bitney

Children’s Literature:

  • Bully on the Bus, by Carol W. Bosch
  • Oliver is a Sissy, by Tomie DePaolo
  • The Sneetches and Other Stories, Dr. Seuss
  • The Bully of Barkham Street, by Mary Stolz
  • Why is Everybody Always Picking on Me? by T. Webster-Doyle

Recover Your Life is one of the biggest and best Self Harm Support Communities on the Internet. We strongly believe in a free and open atmosphere here, and our nonjudgemental approach to all things Self Harm has been a help to thousands of people already.

Healthy Place is the largest consumer mental health site, providing comprehensive information on psychological disorders and psychiatric medications from both a consumer and expert point of view.

  • The Scarred Soul: Understanding and Ending Self-Inflicted Violence, by T. Alderman (2000) Youthlight, Inc.
  • Cutting Edge, by T. Suzanne Eller, in Todays Christian Woman, Jan/Feb 2006
  • What the Cutters Feels, Tamala M. Edwards, in Time, November 9, 1998
  • The Luckiest Girl in the World, by S. Levenkron (1998) NY: Penguin Press

The Academy for Eating Disorders is an international transdisciplinary professional organization that promotes excellence in research, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders. The AED provides education, training, and a forum for collaboration and professional dialogue.

ANAD was officially launched in 1976. It is the oldest eating-disorder organization in the nation.

Gurze books:

  • The Secret Language of Eating Disorders, by Peggy Claude-Pierre
  • Your Dieting Daughter: Is She Dying for Attention? by Carolyn Costin
  • When Girls Feel Fat: Helping Girls Through Adolescence, by Sandra Friedman

Stop Underage Drinking is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention—including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth—will find a wealth of valuable information here.