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Originally published by Focus on the Family, Paul Lewis has written a book with forty concise chapters to give parents tools to instill the skills, attitudes and values that will lead their children to successful living. This handbook answers many questions parents have and covers areas such as handling allowances, decision making, time management, coping with guilt, servanthood, family traditions and honesty. Each chapter has tips for children of all ages, from preschooler to teenager.
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No matter how old she is, a woman's relationship with her father—whether it was wonderful or painful—had an impact on the person she is today. Her relationship with men, her career and her feelings about herself have all been shaped by her father, whether she realizes it or not. Now, with the help of noted marriage and family counselor H. Norman Wright, women can begin to understand how their fathers had a profound effect on their emotions and behaviors as adults.

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This library of 51 books contains all the books from each of our smaller libraries, plus 100 sets of library cards: Marriage and Family, Young Professionals, Theology, Biography/Literature and Spiritual Growth. This is an excellent starter resource library for individuals as well as for groups.

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Well-known Christian psychologists Cloud and Townsend help parents apply the Ten Laws of Boundaries (first described in Boundaries) to the challenges of raising children, helping them learn how to (1) bring control to an out-of-control family life --set limits and still be loving parents (2) define what legitimate boundaries are in the family, and (3) transfer what they are learning as parents to help their children develop healthy boundaries.

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The authors focus on the importance of encouraging children, based on an understanding of how God has created them to be. This book will help parents see the strengths in what they perceive are their child's weaknesses and will help them celebrate the child for who he or she is.

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Noted psychologist, author, consultant to presidents, and Focus on the Family founder Dr. James Dobson offers practical scriptural advice for raising the next generation of boys. His core premise is biblically sound and psychologically accurate: boys and girls are different! In light of the nature of the masculine soul, Dobson suggests specific strategies for parenting boys that will help them to mature into healthy adult masculinity.
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Written two hundred years ago by a German priest who taught his mentally challenged son to be a “whiz kid”, this book has gained great popularity in China in recent years. Weter emphasizes the role of parents in education and the importance of giving children a strong moral base (such as admitting mistakes). Learn More

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Biblical parenting involves encouraging, exhorting, and empathizing with children according to their unique needs and character. The author (a pastor with degrees from Dallas and Gordon-Conwell seminaries) clarifies what the Bible means when it commands us to "train up a child in the way he should go" (Proverbs 22:6) and teaches parents how to understand the personality God has given each of their children and how to tailor their parenting styles to meet their children's needs (Uses the DISC personality assessment model).

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Carolyn Mahaney identifies with the challenges facing women in today's world and offers practical, biblical advice to meet these challenges. She explores seven feminine virtues described in Titus 2 that have transformed her life and the lives of many other women. Especially helpful for married women with children, singles and those without children can also benefit from the principles she discusses. Learn More

Two Christian parenting educators describe five ways parents can connect with their children: physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, and acts of service. These initiatives, when geared to the preferences of each child, make them feel loved and, thus, more receptive to guidance and redirection when needed. This book helps parents discover their child's primary language and what they can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection and commitment which will resonate in the child's emotions and behavior.

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The author, a pastor in Hawaii, offers spiritual gems of wisdom from the heart of a father to his children.
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The author defines 10 essential competencies for lifelong success and offers parents specific ideas to help develop these competencies in their children. Vicki is a Christian, a former public school teacher, and a parent-turned-writer who seeks to educate and encourage kids and those who live and work with them to strive for excellence. Learn More