Parent Resources

Parents, We are Here for you!

At The Ridge, we believe that you, as parents, are the single most important spiritual influence in your kids’ lives. We’re here to help you navigate that responsibility with resources, programming, and support.

Visit our Junkyard Youth Group and/or RidgeKids pages for upcoming and future events! 

Hang Time Cards

Looking to connect with your kids in ways that facilitate meaningful conversations about faith? We’ve got 40+ great ideas for you. Each card comes with an idea for an activity with your kid(s) plus some conversation starters to help you get deep.
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Top 10ish  Lists

Our picks for parenting resources have been tried and tested by fellow Ridge parents. Whether you’re looking for books, games, educational websites, or a Christian counselor, we’ve got you covered.
Parent Resource Lists

Dougie's Fresh Tips 

Despite the wacky title, this is definitely a resource you’re going to want to check out. We’ve put together seven videos designed to offer you practical wisdom about some of parenting’s biggest pain points.
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Family Resources

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Below you will find parent resources from newborn babies to graduating high school students that are updated periodically
throughout the year to help encourage, strengthen, and build a Christian foundation at home.
On Sundays, head to the South hallway to grab age-specific content for your kiddos.
For various bible studies and Christian material (all ages), check out RightNow Media. 

Parents of Babies and Toddlers

"I am a child of God. "John 1:12

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Parents of K-5th

"Do to others as you would have them do to you." Luke 6:31

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Parents of Tweens and Teens

"You are loved more than you will ever know." Romans 5:8

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How to have Healthy Conversations with Your Kids

Join Family Ministries Director Doug Applegate in an exploration of how parents can relate to, hear from and positively influence their kids. It’s not always easy, but it is ALWAYS worth it. 
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