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Guidance on Using Technology    
This document, from the Apostolic Christian Elder Technology Committee, provides biblical principles and practical guidance for using technology.  Information about safe Internet use, selecting Internet filtering software, and proper use of mobile phones/PDAs is included.  This version of the document was released 5/1/11 and will be updated annually.

Shaping Your Child's Sexual Character  
This ACCFS document gives candid and helpful guidance in answering the who, what, when, where, and why questions of your child's sex education. 

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Category: Parenting

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Understanding Attachment: A Fundamental Parenting Principle  
This document presents a straightforward look at the biblical principles of parental attachment to children.

Five C's of Effective Discipline  
This document, developed by ACCFS, gives straight-forward advice on effective discipline for children. It discusses the five C's: Clarity, Consistency, Communication, Caring, and Create.

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Category: Parenting

 

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Biblical Guidance on Parenting: Parenting with a Purpose 

  1. Relationships Spoke
  2. Seasons Spoke
  3. Communication Spoke
  4. Instruction Spoke
  5. Discipleship Spoke
  6. Challenge Spoke  

Parent-Child Relationships

25 Ways to Provoke Anger in Children  
This article gives a summary of the 25 ways that parents can unknowingly create anger and frustration in their children outlined in the book "The Heart of Anger" by Lou Priolo.

Understanding Attachment: A Fundamental Parenting Principle  
This document presents a straightforward look at the biblical principles of parental attachment to children.

The Christian Home 
This document, produced by ACCFS, explores the various duties of husbands, wives, and parents.

Child Discipline

Biblical Principles to Guide Parental Discipline of Children at Home and in Public    
The purpose of this paper is to outline what the Bible says about the attitude parents should take toward child discipline.  It provides guidance about bringing up children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4).  This document was developed by the Apostolic Christian Education Committee of the Elder Body.

Five C's of Effective Discipline 
This document, developed by ACCFS, gives straight-forward advice on effective discipline for children. It discusses the five C's: Clarity, Consistency, Communication, Caring, and Create.

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Category: Parenting

For more information in general for men, click on Men's Issues.

Biblical Guidance on Parenting: Parenting with a Purpose 

  1. Relationships Spoke
  2. Seasons Spoke
  3. Communication Spoke
  4. Instruction Spoke
  5. Discipleship Spoke
  6. Challenge Spoke 

Parent-Child Relationships

25 Ways to Provoke Anger in Children  
This article gives a summary of the 25 ways that parents can unknowingly create anger and frustration in their children outlined in the book "The Heart of Anger" by Lou Priolo.

Understanding Attachment: A Fundamental Parenting Principle  
This document presents a straightforward look at the biblical principles of parental attachment to children.

The Christian Home 
This document, produced by ACCFS, explores the various duties of husbands, wives, and parents.

Family Worship Guide Book 
This simple guide book for family devotions from Ministry to Children.com outlines three basic parts to include in family devotion; 1) Read, 2) Pray, and 3) Sing. You can use this guide to help develop your own family devotion time.

Child Discipline

Biblical Principles to Guide Parental Discipline of Children at Home and in Public   
The purpose of this paper is to outline what the Bible says about the attitude parents should take toward child discipline.  It provides guidance about bringing up children in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4).  This document was developed by the Apostolic Christian Education Committee of the Elder Body.

Five C's of Effective Discipline 
This document, developed by ACCFS, gives straight-forward advice on effective discipline for children. It discusses the five C's: Clarity, Consistency, Communication, Caring, and Create. 

Godly Manhood

The Godly Man  
This document is a series of questions designed to help a Godly Man identify their strengths and weaknesses. This can be helpful to formulate goals and specific areas to either maintain or grow. It can be helpful for those in your life (wife, mother, mentor, etc.) to also complete the questionnaire.

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Category: Parenting

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Biblical Guidance on Parenting: Parenting with a Purpose 

  1. Relationships Spoke
  2. Seasons Spoke
  3. Communication Spoke
  4. Instruction Spoke
  5. Discipleship Spoke
  6. Challenge Spoke 

Parent-Child Relationships

25 Ways to Provoke Anger in Children  
This article gives a summary of the 25 ways that parents can unknowingly create anger and frustration in their children outlined in the book "The Heart of Anger" by Lou Priolo.

Age Appropriate and Dysfunctional Behaviors in Adolescence 
This pamphlet contains a listing of examples of both age appropriate and dysfunctional adolescent behavior.

Independent Living Skills
This ACCFS developed document lists age-appropriate living skills for children to learn and know.

Family Worship Guide Book   
This simple guide book for family devotions from Ministry to Children.com outlines three basic parts to include in family devotion; 1) Read, 2) Pray, and 3) Sing. You can use this guide to help develop your own family devotion time.

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Category: Parenting
  1. Parenting Children up to Age 12
  2. Parenting