Parent Resources

Living in a Nervous World Series
Parenting Resources

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Here you will find all of the helpful resources we shared during Week 4 of our Living in a Nervous World sermon series! 

Videos and Online Resources

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Parenting in a Digital World

A Video Parenting Seminar from North Point Community Church.

Online Parent Summit
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Childhood 2.0 Documentary

Watch the documentary and download the accompanying handbook.

Watch Childhood 2.0
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Childhood 2.0 Handbook

Download the accompanying handbook here

Childhood 2.0 Handbook
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Wait Till 8th

Take the pledge to wait until 8th grade to give your kids a smartphone

Wait Till 8th
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Smartphone Guide

Free smartphone guide for parents and other great resources

Engage Family Ministries

Family Pledges/Contracts
Downloadable PDFs

Tech Pledge

Tech Pledge

This technology pledge will help your family make Godly commitments in tech use.

Download the Pledge
Our Phone Foundation

Our Phone Foundation

This Smartphone Contract will help you lay a strong foundation for using smartphones.

Download the smartphone contract

Books

For your convenience, Amazon links to these books are provided below, but these titles are typically available at most major bookstores and maybe even your local library.


An illustration of a tired-looking young girl looking at her smartphone while sitting in a large ball pit filled with yellow smiley-face emojis.

The Anxious Generation

by Jonathan Haidt

Purchase on Amazon
A yellow book titled 'How to Break Up With Your Phone' by Catherine Price lies next to a smartphone on a blue textured surface.

How to Break Up With Your Phone

By Catherine Price

Purchase on Amazon
The orange cover of the book 'The Tech-Wise Family' by Andy Crouch, featuring a white control dial with a house icon in the center.

The Tech-Wise Family

By Andy Crouch

Purchase on Amazon
A young boy with curly hair sits cross-legged on a grey sofa, looking at a smartphone. He wears a striped sweater and rests his chin on his hand.

Suppose You Give a Kid a Smartphone

By Steve & Sara Otey

Purchase on Amazon
The turquoise cover of the book 'The Tech Exit' by Clare Morell, featuring an 'Esc' key. The book lies flat on a textured gray background.

The Tech Exit

By Clare Morell

Purchase on Amazon

Living in a Nervous World Sermon Series

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What does it look like to follow Jesus in an anxious, distracted, and uncertain world? Living in a Nervous World is a practical and hope-filled series from Pastor Dave that explores how God's Word equips us to find lasting peace, overcome fear, strengthen our faith, and raise the next generation with confidence in Christ. Watch all 4 weeks at the link below!

Watch the Messages Here

Conversation Guides

Elementary<br>Technology Conversation Guide

Elementary
Technology Conversation Guide

This is directed towards parents of Elementary-aged kids.
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Middle School
Technology Conversation Guide

This is directed towards parents of Middle School-aged kids.
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High School<br>Technology Conversation Guide

High School
Technology Conversation Guide

This is directed towards parents of High School-aged kids.
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Kids<br>Salvation Guide

Kids
Salvation Guide

This is directed towards parents of kids up to 5th grade.
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Student
Salvation Guide

This is directed towards parents of kids 6th - 12th grade.

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Dealing with Bullying

Dealing with Bullying

What to say if your kid is being bullied or they are the bully.

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Kids Who Are Hurting

Kids Who Are Hurting

What to say when your kid is experiencing different kinds of hurt in their life.
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Preschool<br>Conversation About Crisis

Preschool
Conversation About Crisis

Birth - 5yrs old
Investigate change in your little one with loving conversations, and provide an open, safe, and loving presence for them to heal and grow.
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Elementary
Conversation About Crisis

K - 5th Grade
During crisis, remember to reiterate what is true and when you don’t have the answers, assure them you’re there and they are loved by you.
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Middle School
Conversation About Crisis

6th - 8th Grade
This is a difficult time in their life. During this time, your goal is to consistently arm your middle schooler.
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High School
Conversation About Crisis

9th - 12th Grade
Be aware of signs that your teen is experiencing a crisis and don’t take it lightly.
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