A new Parenting course for churches & Christian organizations from the experts at focus on the family
Testimonials
What organizations & Parents are saying!
Built for Resilience gave our family a place to start. We realized we could not do parenting in the same ways previous generations had if we wanted to achieve trust and love with our children. We soon modeled speaking to each other in kinder ways, listening instead of reacting, hearing our kids out before shutting them down and not dominating to achieve obedience. We now have the tools to slow down and prioritize God’s word and prayer around a whole new way of parenting.
LS – Mother of School Age Kids
Now I respond slower to my kids, giving them more opportunity to speak and open up. Also, I am slower to provide answers which opens the door to building stronger relationships.
RT – Dad of Young Kids
My husband and I absolutely loved this class! It draws you into discussions and creates a warm, supportive atmosphere that made it easy to develop relationships and open up about our real lives as parents. One thing in particular was cultivating good relationships with your neighbors. We went from barely knowing ours to having 3 different families coming over every day this summer.
JG – Mother of Young Kids
Step by Step
How Built for Resilience Works
Purchase the Curriculum
You’ll get interactive training videos for your leaders, digital leader, and parent guides plus other digital resources in an easy-to-navigate online package. Or, if you prefer, you may also purchase physical leader and parent guides through our online store.
Train Your Leaders
Invite leaders to facilitate ongoing Built for Resilience classes. During their training, they’ll get all the tools and knowledge they need to successfully run these community-building parenting classes.
Hold Classes
Your leaders are now equipped to run classes! Parents will learn how to build developmental assets in each of their kids and practice the foundational rhythms in their home.
Meet Your
Trainers!
Get to Know
Dr. Danny Huerta
A bilingual psychologist and licensed clinical social worker who leads Focus on the Family’s parenting initiatives. He has served families through his counseling practice and at the ministry for more than two decades and has helped raise his two kids to love and serve the Lord. He is also the author of the book “7 Traits of Effective Parenting,” the age-and-stage resource “Growing Up, Growing Together,” in addition to other articles and publications.
Dr. Huerta has dedicated himself to providing families with practical, biblical, and research-based parenting advice. He is passionate about coming alongside parents as they guide their children toward a thriving faith in Christ. He is also the co-host of the podcasts “Practice Makes Parent” and “Focus on Parenting.” You can find him on various social media channels.
Get to Know
Andrea Davis
Andrea holds a BA in Elementary Education, Special Education and a MS in Educational Leadership. With over 29 years of education experience, and experience raising three amazing children, Andrea is uniquely equipped to help your community of parents.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How do we know this works?
The core of this curriculum has been used internationally for nearly two decades and the changes in families and communities have been incredible. We also know it works because it is a biblically based curriculum. Parents will discover and apply the Five Foundational Rhythms of the Christian Home, which foster spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational health.
And a core element of Built for Resilience are the 40 Developmental Assets created by the nationally renowned Search Institute. Search was founded in 1966 and with extensive research has proven that when we give children these building blocks, their healthy decision making, resilience, and academic achievement radically increase!
Why is this so inexpensive?
Focus on the Family is a donor funded, nonprofit organization that exists to help families thrive. Even so, we have worked hard to make sure Built for Resilience is affordable.
The full price has been cut nearly in half to the $199 introductory price as we launch this program. We want to make sure as many churches, schools and organizations have the opportunity to bring this program into their world as possible.
Why is this not sold directly to parents?
A key part of Built for Resilience is the community that is established as parents learn together. Being able to call someone when you need support can make all the difference and these bonds can last a lifetime.
Should I buy this if I don’t know who will be the trainers in my organization?
Yes. We provide specifically designed materials and resources to help with this challenge. You know the people in your community who might like to lead this program, but don’t forget to pray about those you might not have met yet–there may be others who have been called to do this work. We have designed this training to help all types of people who will soon be ready to lead classes.
Will parents just be listening to a lecture the whole time?
Built for Resilience just might be the most interactive, bonding, fun class you have taken in quite some time. During each session you could be up on your feet as the whole group participates in an engaging activity, and next you might be deep in thought or sharing and connecting with the other parents. Every class is a life-giving opportunity to learn together.
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