Parenting Resources

The following list contains resources that have been recommended by various staff and volunteers at Eastview Christian Church in Bloomington, IL. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but there are a variety of resources that can help you become a strong spiritual influence on the life of your child or grandchild. Please note that FCC does not endorse any one author or group as the way to raise your children. Some of these books can be found in our library located outside of the entrance to the Worship Center; others can be purchased at a discounted price at Amazon.com.

Bibles (geared specifically towards Pre-K):

• The Beginners Bible - Zonderkidz (the children's group of Zondervan Publishing)
• Pray and Play Bible - Group Publishing
• Read~Aloud Bible Stories Vol. 1-4 - Ella K. Lindvall *I (Margo) LOVE this set. The illustrations are fantastic!*
  

Books:

• 801 Questions Kids Ask About God - Heritage Builders
• Creative Correction - Lisa Whelchel
• Baby Wise - Ezzo
• Parenting with Love and Logic
• Don't Make Me Count to Three - Ginger Plowman
• Shepherding a Child's Heart - Ted Tripps
• Ready for Responsibility - Bob Barnes
• Power of a Praying Parent - Stormie Omartian
• Bringing Up Boys - James Dobson
• Dare to Discipline - James Dobson
• The Strong Willed Child - James Dobson
• Words Kids Need to Hear - David Staal
• Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry - Cartmell
• Revolutionary Parenting - George Barna
• Spiritual Growth of Children - Focus on the Family

Online Resources:

• www.jillsavage.org
• www.christianitytoday.com/momsense
  

DVDs and CDs:

• Bringing Up Boys DVD Study - Dobson
• Growing Kids God's Way DVD Study - Ezzo
• Parenting the Early Years DVD Study - Parrott