Parenting Compass

Combining biblical truth with decades of research, Focus on the Family’s Parenting Compass uses Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets to provide a measurable way for parents to know how to raise preteens/teenagers to become strong, compassionate, mature, Christ-like and independent adults.

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What is Focus on the Family's Parenting Compass?

For only $29.99 you get:

An assessment that shows you the areas of strengths and challenges in your family by identifying the Assets - essential building blocks for success - that your kids have
A customized Family Action Plan that lays out simple activities you can do to build more assets for your kids
Resources (books, videos, articles, etc.) that equip your whole family to succeed
Practical tips, encouragement and activities that build healthy habits for you and your teens
Access to other parents who want to make a difference

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I'm worried about parenting during the challenging preteen/teenage years. What can I do?

Risky sex, violence, drug use, shoplifting—there are so many pitfalls our kids can fall into. Wouldn’t it be great if you could find a plan of action that is proven to dramatically affect their choices? Start here by assessing where you and your kids are as a family...

How do I help my teen or preteen become more likely to succeed?

Doing well in school, demonstrating leadership, helping others, being invested in their relationship with God — we have so many hopes for our kids. Those hopes can be turned into reality by identifying which areas of your child’s life need additional attention. You’ll be able to take practical steps that round out his or her development and increase the chance for success.

How do I know if the work I’m doing with my kids is helping?

We often spend lots of time and effort with our children and still wonder whether or not we’re making a difference. What we need is a plan of action built on a clear, proven, research-backed approach to God’s design for the well-being of our children. It all begins by learning about the 40 developmental assets.