Web Resources
Department of Children and Families
Foster Parent Online Courses and Information
Florida Department of Children & Families
A web site listing children in Florida who are available for adoption.
Books
Parent Resources
Field of the Fatherless: Discover the Joy of Compassionate Living
by: C. Thomas Davis
Raising Confident Kids
by: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: Raising Confident Kids shows that self-image is formed not by what kids do, but where they belong: the Family.
Parenting with Scripture
by: Kara Durbin
Description: Topical guide for teachable moments.
Available at local Christian book stores
When Love is Not Enough
by: Nancy Thomas
Description: A guide to parenting children with reactive attachment disorder (RAD)
PO Box 2812
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
970-984-2222
Preparing Your Child for Dating
br: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: In Preparing Your Child for Dating Dr. Bob Barnes helps you plan an approach that can instill in your son or daughter important lessons of responsibility, purity, and safety.
A Child Called “It”
by: Dave Pelzer
Parenting On Purpose 101
by: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: The Balance of Love and Discipline. An interactive training program for the parent in the 21st century. Includes a Leader’s guide and 10 Training Manuals.
Ready for Responsibility
by: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: In Ready for Responsibility , Dr. Barnes steers you beyond fearful and passive parenting styles to become a “training parent”. Here’s how you can give your children one of the greatest gifts as a parent: the means to succeed in life.
Parenting On Purpose 201
by: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: The Parent’s Training Wheel is an interactive training approach to help parents learn, discuss, and actually view on video a step-by-step plan for training children in life skills. This unique program is perfect for home study or small group setting.
- Eight 25-minute sessions on DVD
- 96-page workbook plus Leader’s Guide
- Instructions for planning & preparing
Positive Parenting CD
by: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: Preparing your child to be a successful adult.
Who’s In Charge Here?
by: Dr. Bob Barnes
Description: Who’s In charge Here? will help you establish a pattern of positive behavior and self control that will get your home back in order and avoid disaster. By arming yourself with this book you can win each “battle” without losing the “war”.
Shepherding A Child’s Heart
by: Tedd Tripp
Description: The heart is the control center of life. All behavior flows from the heart. This is why Jesus says, “out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. (Luke 6:45) What comes out in words and actions of your children, reflect the abundance of their heart. Correction and discipline, therefore, must be concerned with heart issues.
Available at local Christian book stores