Parent Resources
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Books, guides and conversation starters for every stage, from the preschool years through high school. We believe parents have the greatest influence on their kids' faith, and we want to come alongside you.
Birth – Preschool
The preschool years
Little hearts are learning who God is and that they're loved. Start with simple truths and a lot of grace, for them and for you.
Book · AmazonParenting: Getting It RightA practical, encouraging look at what matters most in parenting, from two parents who've been there.See it on Amazon ↗
Bible · AmazonThe Jesus Storybook BibleEvery story whispers His name. A beautiful first Bible that shows how every story points to Jesus.See it on Amazon ↗
At NuvoChild DedicationCommit to raising your child to know and love Jesus, with your church family standing with you.Learn about Child Dedication →
K – 5th Grade
The elementary years
Big questions, first devices and a faith that's starting to become their own. Here's help for all three.
Bible · AmazonNIrV Adventure Bible for Early ReadersA full Bible in easy-to-read words with fun features that help young readers explore God's Word on their own. Ages 6–10.See it on Amazon ↗
Nuvo guideNavigating TechnologySetting up a first tablet or phone? Our guide plus a family tech agreement you can print and sign together.Open the guide →
At NuvoKids & BaptismGoing Public is our guide that helps kids understand Jesus, faith and baptism at their own pace.Start Going Public →
Middle + High School
The student years
Your influence isn't ending. It's changing. These guides help you stay connected while they grow more independent.
Nuvo guidePhones, Social Media + Your TeenHow to know when they're ready, set healthy boundaries, and keep talking as their freedom grows.Open the guide →
Nuvo guideGreat Conversations With Your TeenSimple ways to get past “fine” and build the kind of connection where real talks happen.Open the guide →
Nuvo guideNavigating FriendshipsHelping your student find good friends, be a good friend, and handle drama, pressure and loneliness.Open the guide →
More reading for parents of teens
Fuller Youth Institute · ArticleHow Young Is Too Young for Social Media?What the research says about social media and teens, plus practical ways to delay access, protect sleep and watch for warning signs.Read the article ↗
Fuller Youth Institute · ArticleHow Parents Can Have Better Conversations With TeenagersPhrases to drop, and simple invitations like “Tell me more” that help teens actually open up.Read the article ↗
Fuller Youth Institute · ArticleWorried About Your Teenager’s Mental Health?How to listen before solving, seven conversation starters for home, and when to get professional help.Read the article ↗
A six-part parent series
Talking with your kids about sex.
Not one awkward “talk,” but hundreds of small conversations that build trust. A guide for every stage, rooted in God's good design.
- Let's Talk About Sex (Yes, Really)
- Start Small, Start Early · Preschool
- Answer the Question They're Asking · Early Elementary
- Keep the Conversation Going · Late Elementary
- More Than Just “Don't” · Middle School
- Riding in the Passenger Seat · High School
Book · AmazonGod Made Your BodyA gentle first book about bodies, privacy and God's good design for young children.See it on Amazon ↗
Book · AmazonHow God Makes BabiesHonest, age-appropriate answers to “Where do babies come from?” from a Christian perspective.See it on Amazon ↗
Book · AmazonFor Young Women OnlyResearch-based insight for teen girls on how guys think, relationships and healthy boundaries.See it on Amazon ↗
From Nuvo
Parenting articles
Short reads with practical next steps, written for parents in every season.
Parenting5 Reasons Why Bringing Your Kids to Church Consistently Matters More Than You ThinkThe small investments we make today can have a lasting impact on who our children become tomorrow. Here are five reasons consistency at church matters for your kids.
ParentingHow to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography (Before the Internet Does)Your kids will likely run into pornography long before they’re ready for it. Here are six practical ways to start the conversation, keep it going, and help them know what to do.ParentingWhat to Do When Your Child Starts Questioning GodAt some point, a child who has grown up hearing about Jesus may ask a question that catches you completely off guard. “How do we know God is real?” “Why didn’t God answer my prayer?” “What if the Bible is wrong?” You…
ParentingWhat Your Kids Really Need From YouIf you’re a parent, there is no shortage of people willing to tell you what your kids need. They need the right school, the right activities, the right opportunities, the right technology, and apparently a calendar that…
ParentingHow to Communicate With Your Teenager When They Don’t Want to TalkThere are few things more humbling than trying to have a meaningful conversation with a teenager who has absolutely no interest in participating. You ask how their day went. “Fine.” You ask what happened at school.…
ParentingHow to Apologize to Your Kids When You Get It WrongEvery parent has moments they’d love to do over. You lose your patience. You raise your voice. You make an assumption about what happened before you’ve heard the whole story. And about thirty seconds later, you realize…