Family. We all have one.
While some of us loved our 'growing up' years, others couldn't wait to move out and start from scratch. Either way, we want our Future Family to be an improvement from our families of origin. Most of us want something more... something better.
But what? When it comes to family, what does the blueprint for the future look like?
What exactly are we building?
September 25
The Goal Of Family
October 2
Forgiving Imperfect Parents
October 9
What can Destroy Your Future Family
October 16
Seasons of Family & Life
October 23
The Heart of Your Future Family
October 30
The Intentional Family
Additional Resources:
Understanding your Child
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Segel, M.D. and Tina Bryson, Ph.D.
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman, Ph.D.
Playing for Keeps/Losing Your Marbles by Reggie Joiner
Raising Boys
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men by Meg Meeker, M.D.
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James & David Thomas
Raising Girls
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know by Meg Meeker, M.D.
Raising a Modern-Day Princess by Pam Ferrel & Doreen Hanna
Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff
Passing on your Faith
Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Dr. Kara Powell
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Connect Your Family to a Wider Community (The Orange Series) by Reggie Joiner
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Parenting
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Never Say No: Raising Big-Picture Kids by Mark & Jan Foreman
The Next Story: Faith, Friends, Family, and the Digital World by Tim Challies
Technology
My Tech-Wise Life: Growing Up and Making Choices in a World of Devices by Amy Crouch & Andy Crouch
Teenagers
3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections by Kara Powell
Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (Youth, Family, and Culture) by Chap Clark
Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers is Telling the American Church by Kenda Creasy Dean
A Parent's Guide to Understanding Social Media: Helping Your Teenager Navigate Life Online by Mark Oestreicher
Family of Origin/Past Hurts
The Relational Soul: Moving from False Self to Deep Connection by Rich Blass & Jim Cofield
You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions by Tim Chester
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Pete Scazzero
- The Emotionally Healthy Woman: Eight Things You Have to Quit to Change Your Life by Geri Scazzero