Resources: Parenting Teens
You are not alone
Parenting can be the toughest and most rewarding role we ever have. At FaithPoint, we want to come alongside you in your parenting journey. We will be hosting periodic parenting seminars by experts in fields to equip parents to lead their teens to Jesus through many difficult situations. Sign up for our newsletter and details will be sent out on our upcoming seminars. Below are resources that may be helpful to you as well.
Crisis Resources
Counseling – Christian (reference)
- Golden Valley/Elk River, Pathways Psychological
- Arden Hills, Minnesota Renewal Center
- New Brighton, Ardenwoods Psychological Resources (Jeff Berryhill, Amanda Cook, Michelle Beilby, Chris Frank, Loren Hubin)
- Plymouth, Minnesota Psychological Resources (Tamara Clement, Rachel Le)
- New Brighton, Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness (Ben Monseth)
- Edina, Healing Waters Counseling (Adam Gatzke)
For more…. AACC — American Association of Christian Counselors — Search option.
Support on Sexual Challenges/Addiction
- Eden Prairie, Faithful and True Ministries (Jim Farm)
Substance Abuse – Christian
- MN Adult & Teen Challenge (Multiple Locations)
Mental Health – Public
- Prairie Care (Multiple Locations)
- Referral through Local Primary Physician
Additional resource: some have used twincitieschristiandirectory.com for a broader listing of ideas based on where someone lives.
Book Recommendations
- The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions And Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
- Help! My Kids Are Hurting: A Survival Guide to Working with Students in Pain by Marv Penner
- The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide To Raising Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson
Further Resources
Talking To Your Kids About…
Anxiety
- “5 Ways To Help Children Fight Fear”
- Book: Telling Yourself The Truth by William Backus & Marie Chapian
Cutting
- “Cutting: Deeper and Wider”
- “Truths From The Bible For Cutters”
- Book: Hope and Healing for Kids Who Cut by Marv Penner
Depression & Suicide
Divorce
Doubt on Faith
- Red Pen Logic Youtube Videos
- Stand To Reason – Christian Apologetics
- Summit – A weeklong summer camp on the Christian worldview. Equipping and supporting rising generations to embrace God’s Truth and Champion a Biblical Worldview
Grief
- Mark Ministries – Virtual Bereavement Support Group over Zoom – see website for more information.
- Mark Ministries – Personal Grief Counseling Sessions over Phone – see website for more information.
Pornography
- Effects of Porn on the Teen Brain
- How Do You Respond To Your Child’s Suspected Porn Use
- 7 Strategies For Teens
- Covenant Eyes
Technology/Social Media
- Teenagers And Social Media
- Plugged In – A website that reviews all movies so you know exactly what is in them
- The Social Dilemma – A thought-provoking Netflix documentary on the effects of social media
- Book: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke
Sex
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