PARENTING RESOURCES

Recommended content that supports your parenting journey

Recommended Reads:

A mix of faith based & secular reads aiming to give information to discipleship of your kids, practical parenting & information for some key age & stages.
We have copies of some of these books available, please get in touch if you would like to borrow something.

Habits of the HouseholdJustin Whitmel Earley

Forming FaithMatt Markins, Sam Luce & Mike Handler

The Parenting BookNicky & Sila Lee

Raising DisciplesTeresa Roberts

Family DiscipleshipMatt Markins

Building Spiritual Habits in the HomeChris Pappalardo & Clayton Greene

Raising Spirit Led KidsSeth Dahl

The Whole Brain ChildDan Siegel

Growing Great BoysIan & Mary Grant

Growing Great GirlsIan & Mary Grant

3 Big Questions for a Frantic FamilyPatrick Lencioni

Ten-agerMadonna King

The OlogyMarty Machowski

Suggested Websites:

For topic-specific parenting info, click the links below. These sites offer practical advice; please note most are not from a faith-based perspective.

Netsafe

NetsafeFor keeping our kids safe online

Brainwave

BrainwaveKnowledge & research about child brain development

Parenting Place

Parenting PlaceCourses and events are designed by very smart (but 100% relatable) people to support you in becoming the greatest parent you can be.

Keep it Real Online

Keep it Real OnlineTools and advice to help you keep children and young people safe from online harms like grooming, pornography and bullying.

Childhood 2.0 - Documentary by Bark

Childhood 2.0 - Documentary by BarkFor anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age.

Parentline

ParentlineA broader range of services, including individual counselling, family therapy, group sessions, and social work support for tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau.