Parent Resources
You have the opportunity to be the primary influence and encourager in your student’s life. We know that can be a daunting task at times! That’s why we offer free resources for you, as families, to help encourage and equip you in your journey, to empower you to serve as the primary spiritual influence in your students’ journey.
Love, Sexuality, and Relationships
This year, we’re structuring our teaching around a series called “Different” from Jonathan Evans. We will begin each lesson with his 20 minute videos that walk students through four parables in Luke, teaching what it looks like for God to rule our lives. The video teaching will be followed by a 15 minute lesson that connects the biblical principle to students’ lives and the issues of love, sexuality, and relationships. We will also be linking additional resources relevant to each week’s topic that you may find helpful in talking with your student(s). Email us at students@sugarhillchurch.com to let us know your thoughts or if you have other resources that may be helpful!
- Create a Free RightNow Media Account to Access the Videos
- Watch the Video Series
- Video Series Discussion Guide
Week 4: Different Lifestyle
Additional Resources
- “Move On” from Pastor Tripp’s Blog
- “4 Resources to Help You Protect Your Kids From Porn” from All Pro Dad
Week 3: Different Heart
Additional Resources
- 10 Amazing Resources for Talking to Children About Porn
- Struggling with Pornography?
- The Christian Response to Gender Dysphoria
- Helping Children with Gender Identity Confusion
- When Transgender Issue Enter Your World: How Christians can respond with compassion, courage and truth
Week 2: Different Identity
Additional Resources
- 7 Questions to Ask Before Dating
- Resources for Girls: moisom.com
Week 1: Different Foundations
Additional Resources
- Center for Parent Youth Understanding
- Focus on the Family
- “From Lonely to Fulfilled” on Pastor Tripp’s Blog
Especially Good For Parents of Middle Schoolers
- Every Young Man’s Battle
- Every Young Woman’s Battle
PArenting Articles
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10 Regrets Every Parent Can Avoid
Originally posted on trippatkinson.com. Parenting is really, really tough. It seems… -
Navigating Life’s Inevitable Crises
Originally posted on trippatkinson.com What do you do when life gets… -
Not Alone (Parenting is Tough…)
Originally posted on trippatkinson.com. Parenting is tough… but you don’t have… -
(Not So) Great Expectations
Originally posted on trippatkinson.com University of South Carolina Head Men’s Basketball… -
If I Could Get a Mulligan on Parenting Teenagers
Originally posted on achuckallen.com I sure wish that I could have a… -
3 Powerful Parenting Lessons
Originally posted on achuckallen.com After 28 years of parenting and 10 years… -
Five Parenting Foundations
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The Gift that Keeps Giving
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7 Questions to Ask Before Dating
Originally posted on trippatkinson.com. Week 2 from High School series… -
5 Truths to Loving Our Kids Well
Originally posted on trippatkinson.com Before my children were good swimmers, I…
Teen Culture
These articles are paid resources that Sugar Hill Church provides at no cost to you! Just email students@sugarhillchurch.com for the password.
Family Quiet Time/Daily Inspiration
Recommended Reading
This section includes both Book Reviews from parents just like you in our ministry, as well as Book “Snapshots” from our friends at Ministry to Parents (think a Cliff-Notes style summary of the books).
Book ReViews
Here are some reviews of our favorite books from parents just like you in our ministry.
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Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp
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Raising Kingdom Kids by Tony Evans
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Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
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Book “Snapshots”
We know you are busy and probably don’t have time to read too many parenting resources. Our friends at MinistryToParents.com have partnered with us to provide “snapshot” summaries of some great parenting books, with several helpful points from the book and a link to buy the book if you want more. These snapshots are paid resources so shoot us an email at students@sugarhillchurch.com for the password. Let us know if you find any of these especially helpful. Enjoy!
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Protected: She’s Almost a Teenager by Peter & Heather Larson, David & Claudia Arp
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Protected: He’s Almost a Teenager by Peter & Heather Larson, David & Claudia Arp
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Protected: Lead Your Family Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, & Tricia Goyer
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Protected: The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices by Jonathan McKee
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Protected: Why I Didn’t Rebel by Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach
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Protected: Talking with Your Kids about God by Natasha Crain
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Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses as a Parent
Good parents aren’t perfect. And that’s okay. There’s no formula to follow, but there are ways you can grow every day. Focus on the Family’s 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment gives parents an honest look at their unique strengths, plus some areas that could use a little help. In order to be a great parent, it is important to first know and evaluate how you are doing.
We want you to be equipped as a parent to develop the skills needed to raise the next generation of healthy, mature, and responsible children. Take this free assessment to become a better parent!
