Best Christian Parenting Books

Learn how to reach the heart of your child with Shepherding a Child's Heart. This insightful book helps parents of children of any age understand the importance of guiding their child's heart towards a fulfilling life. Written with practical perspectives and procedures, this book is a must-read for parents looking to connect with their child on a deeper level.

Unlock the secret to making your child feel truly loved with this best-selling guide! Based on the renowned 5 Love Languages method, Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell reveal how to identify and speak your child's primary love language, strengthen your bond, and discipline more effectively. With practical tips and a focus on building a foundation of unconditional love, this book is a must-have for any parent looking to deepen their relationship with their child.

Explore a more biblical perspective on parenting in this highly practical book. Discover fourteen gospel-centered principles that will radically transform your approach to raising your child, shaping you as a parent before effectively shaping your child. Shift your view of parenting from a list of rules to a perspective of God's grace, and watch your family thrive.

Discover a grace-based parenting style that nurtures a healthy family, reflects God's love and forgiveness, and replaces fear with positive reinforcement. Dr. Tim Kimmel, founder of Family Matters ministries, presents a revolutionary approach to parenting that rejects rigidity and fear-based tactics. Embrace God's grace and create a strong foundation for raising morally and spiritually motivated children. This affordable trade paper edition will transform your family dynamic.

"Wild Things" is a practical guide that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of raising boys. Written by two therapists who are also fathers of five sons, the book offers guidance and encouragement for parents seeking to guide their sons towards healthy and authentic manhood. Chapters include "Sit Still! Pay Attention!" and "Rituals, Ceremonies, and Rites of Passage."

Discover how to reach past your child's outward behavior and dive into the issues of the heart with this empowering book. Written by a seasoned mother, this book offers practical application of Scripture to help moms build more meaningful relationships with their children. Say goodbye to the frustrations of disobedience and hello to a more confident and well-balanced approach to parenting.

This comprehensive guide by Dr. James Dobson tackles the challenges and issues that young girls face, such as peer pressure, academic demands, and decisions about love and sex. From childhood to adolescence, this book provides insights on how to guide and equip your daughters to make wise choices and become strong, healthy, and confident women.

"Bringing Up Boys" by acclaimed parenting expert Dr. James Dobson offers sensible advice and caring encouragement to parents, teachers, and other caregivers on raising boys. With society's confusion about the role of men, many are at a loss on how to properly bring up boys who may be suffering due to the vilification of masculinity. Dr. Dobson tackles these tough questions and provides guidance based on firm biblical principles. Winner of the 2002 Gold Medallion Award, this book is a must-read for anyone involved in nurturing the character of boys.

Discover the secrets to effective and grace-based parenting with this must-read book. The author, Karis Kimmel Murray, provides practical advice on how to discipline children of all ages while staying calm and setting boundaries. With relatable stories and a touch of humor, Grace Based Discipline will help you apply consequences that really work and create a peaceful and loving household. A must-read for any parent who wants to raise well-behaved and happy children.

Discover how to control your knee-jerk reactions and cope with anger as a parent, with Triggers. This book dives into the root causes of parental anger, exploring both external triggers, such as disobedience and backtalk, and internal triggers, including sleep deprivation and childhood experiences. Authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer readers practical tools, backed by biblical insight, to help move past anger-filled reactions and towards more gentle, loving responses.