Season of Giving 2024
Outreach
Being a parent is a tough job, but someone has to do it! We all need a helping hand and support as we navigate raising children. At Ward Church, we are here for you! We have a range of parenting groups and small groups for families. Below, you’ll find a host of resources we’ve curated for you. At the bottom, you’ll find information about counseling services.
Books
- The Whole-Brain Child – by Daniel Siegel
- To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents – by Kayla Craig
- Every Parent’s Guide to Navigating Our Digital World – Kara Powell, Brad M. Griffin, Art Bamford
- The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too – by Sissy Goff
- Raising Worry-Free Girls – by Sissy Goff and Carlos Whittaker
- Are My Kids on Track? – by Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan
- Raising Emotionally Strong Boys – by David Thomas and Sissy Goff
- Tiny Humans, Big Emotions – by Alyssa Campbell and Lauren Stauble
- Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart – by Jim Jackson and Lynne Jackson
- Beyond The Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You
- Seen: Healing Despair And Anxiety In Kids And Teens Through The Power Of Connection
- Unbroken Faith – by Diane Dokko Kim
- Habits of the Household – by Justin Whitmel Earley
- Parenting Beyond Your Capacity – by Carrie Nieuwhof
- Give Them Grace – by Elyse Fitzpatrick
- The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – by Elaine Williams
- Parenting – by David Tripp
- Emotional Healthy Spirituality – by Peter Scazzero
Websites
- The Parent Cue: https://theparentcue.org/
- All Pro Dad: https://www.allprodad.com/ – All about dad.
- Risen Motherhood: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/ – All about mom
- Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/ – podcasts on grief and mental health
- Christian Parenting: https://www.christianparenting.org/
- Connected Families – https://connectedfamilies.org/
- See & Sew – https://www.seedandsew.org/
- Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ – Reviews and ratings of media like movies, games, and books.
- Kaleidoscope. Every book of the Bible. Retold at an elementary reading level. In chapter book form.
- Right Now Media: www.rightnowmedia.org – Ward has an account so it will be free. Lots of Christian media.
Podcasts
- Thrive Marriage Lab – Chris Bruno
- Boundaries.me – Dr. Henry Cloud
- Christian Parenting Podcast Network – Explore a network of parenting podcasts.
- God’s Big Story – Is a podcast for kids!
- Annies Minibff – Is a podcast for kids! Both of these podcasts are great to listen to as a family and discuss.
- Bible Project: Podcast – Putting Bible content in a fun and interesting way to learn.
Local Counselors
Our Care Team is ready to help you find a counselor that fits you! Contact them about setting up a phone consult, so they can help determine your needs and provide you with a referral.
Email: care@ward.church
Phone: 248.374.7400 (ask for the Care Department or press 7 to leave a message)
