Here are some recommended resources to help you with the topic of sexual purity and the ongoing conversations related to sex you should be having with your child. If you have a helpful resource that is not on this list that you have read, please let us know so we can add it!
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Websites
commonsensemedia.org – Common Sense is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
HomeWord.com – HomeWord seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation.
pluggedin.com – Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live. Through our reviews, articles and discussions, we hope to spark intellectual thought, spiritual growth and a desire to follow the command of Colossians 2:8: “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.” Each month, Plugged In is visited more than 1 million times by people looking for detailed information about what’s really in popular movies, videos, television episodes, songs and games. Entertainment industry ratings only tell you so much. We go deeper, diving into specific content and the meaning behind it. Our award-winning website also offers news and blogs.
xxxchurch.com – Porn addiction is one of the most difficult addictions to overcome, but XXXchurch is your resource online for pornography addiction help. We prevail over sex and porn addiction through awareness, prevention, and recovery.
- xxxchurch.com – Parents – Worried about your kids and porn? You don’t have to be. It’s possible to raise porn-free kids – get the advice you need here.
- xxxchurch.com – Students – Porn addiction can affect people of all ages, including yours. But you’re not alone. Others are just like you. Discover their insights here. Also, find out about some of our resources that can offer you free pornography addiction help.
5th Grade Identity – Family Experience Guide
6th Grade Preparation for Adolescence – Family Experience Guide
Apps
Circle (for use with the Circle device) App Store | Google Play – Manage Your Family’s Digital Life with One Device
Downloads
Contract Pack – We created a set of contracts for you to use with your family. Each one of these contracts serve as a communication tool to set you and your preteen up to succeed in some of the major transitions preteens will go through. The Parent’s Guide to the Contract Pack includes a helpful understanding of the “Trust Economy” that exists in the families. These Contracts help support that “Trust Economy”. We’ve provided contracts with text and blank templates in case you want to write your own contract. Included in this Contract Pack: Cell Phone, Video Game, Home Alone and Technology.
Sexual Integrity Conversation Guide and Life Map for Parents – Are we really going to talk about this? If you want your kids to grow up with sexual integrity, then the answer is – YES! But we’re not talking baseballs and butterflies here. No, this talk is a bit harder. That’s why we made these helpful conversation guides for you so you can LEARN what to say (and what not to say) to your children at each phase along the way. BONUS: This download also includes the Sexual Integrity Life Map and a How to Guide for Parents explaining how to use these resources.
Technology Conversation Guide and Life Map for Parents – Technology is on an ever-increasing rise, and it’s becoming a greater presence in the lives of children and students. BONUS: This download also includes the Technology Life Map and a How to Guide for Parents explaining how to use these resources.
Podcasts
HomeWord – Helping Families Succeed.
Parent Cue Live – Parent Cue Live is a weekly podcast featuring parenting experts designed to help parents do family better.
XXXchurch – Where your host, Craig Gross, answers all of your questions about XXXchurch.
Books
A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex by Kevin Leman
What’s the Big Deal?: Why God Cares About Sex (God’s Design for Sex) by Stan and Brenna Jones
Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney
5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son by Vicki Courtney
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