Parent & Student Resources

Our desire is to partner with parents to disciple the next generation. As we partner together, we want to give you tools to use as you spend time in conversation with the student(s) in your home. Below is a list of resources that will be helpful to both students and parents.

Beyond these resources, we want to connect with you and pray with you about whatever challenges you may be facing. If you would like to start a conversation, have a suggestion for a topic, or a question you would like for us to engage, we would love to hear from you at studentministry@carmelbaptist.org.

Family Tools

Known & Loved
Family Calendar
Parent Cue App
Parent Cue Why & How To Guide
Cell Phone Agreement
Driving Agreement
Planning A College Visit
Choosing A College
Tips for Graduating Well

Suggested Books For Students

Don’t Waste Your Life

By John Piper

John Piper provides insight into why God created us and reminds us that to live is Christ and to die is gain. A life lived for Christ is a life not wasted. Purchase

How to Stay Christian in High School

By Steve Gerali

How to handle the everyday temptations and pressures of high school are addressed as this author engages the student’s minds in a way that will lead to transformation and hope.
Purchase

Do Hard Things

By Alex and Brett Harris

John Piper provides insight into why God created us and reminds us that to live is Christ and to die is gain. A life lived for Christ is a life not wasted.
Purchase

This Changes Everything

By Jacqueline Crowe

There’s only one way for teens to find purpose, meaning and joy. Only one thing more glorious than all these influences.Only one message that has the power to change the life of a teenager. The gospel changes everything! Purchase

Suggested Books For Parents

Raising a Modern-Day Knight

By Robert Lewis

Learn the father’s role in guiding his son to authentic manhood.
Purchase

Youth Culture 101

By Walt Mueller

This is a modern day primer on today’s culture: How media is shaping kids; push and pull of peer pressure; understanding our sexualized youth culture; teens and substance abuse.
Purchase

Confident Parenting

By Jim Burns

Confident Parenting gives practical advice with God honoring principles. Jim Burns addresses overcrowded lifestyles, overcoming negative family patterns, and raising kids who love God and themselves.
Purchase

Parenting

By Paul David Tripp

In this life-giving book, Paul Tripp offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, he presents us with a big-picture view of God’s plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, he shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God―grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents. Purchase

Technology Guidance/Safety

Below are some additional links to some resources that might help specific needs for parental controls.

Tech Guide by PluggedIn

“Tech Guide by PluggedIn” is a comprehensive guide to all things technology, apps, and general knowledge for parents on technology.
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Tech Savvy Parenting

Brian wrote Tech Savvy Parenting in order to empower parents to deal with the rapidly changing world of their children. Instead of waging a war against technology, parents can learn to bring balance to their families by setting boundaries and safeguards. Purchase