Welcome to our Recommended Parent Sites page. The provided links are offered as a service to help you access other sources of information about today’s youth. Their inclusion in the site does not necessarily imply endorsement of the linked site by Youth For Christ/Youth Unlimited. Linked sites are not under the control of YFC/Youth Unlimited and, therefore, YFC/Youth Unlimited is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site.
Drug & Alcohol Use
Canadian Centre On Substance Abuse A non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health The largest mental health and addictions facility in Canada. This site provides many great resources including recent reports on the usage of drugs and alcohol by teens.
Drug Education and Awarness for Life A national drug awareness and problem solving tool of the RCMP designed for youth by youth to promote healthy life choices.
Drug Proof Your Kids This program is a division of Focus on the Family Canada. It has been created to equip and empower parents to know how to address drug-related issues with their child.
Teen Challenge Know of kids struggling with substance abuse? This ministry has the largest, most successful drug and alcohol abuse counselling program in North America.
Family
Focus on The Family Canadian-ministry related information and wide range of online family resources.
The Center For Parent/Youth Understanding A Christian organization committed to building strong families by serving to bridge the cultural gap between parents and teenagers. Loads of info and analysis on today’s rapidly changing youth culture.
Media
Christian Spotlight Reviews of movies, games and TV shows with a Christian perspective.
Jean Kilbourne Dr. Jean Kilbourne, a recognized media critic & author of “Deadly Persuasion: Why Women and Girls Must Fight The Addictive Power of Advertising.”
Movieguide Dr. Ted Baehr’s current movie reviews and feature articles.
Parents Television Council
Bringing responsibility to television programming.
Plugged In
Reviews of the latest movies, albums and TV programs.
Teach With Movies
Provides learning guides and discussion questions using films.
True Tunes
A site focused on the alternative Christian music scene.
Sex Education
Pure Intimacy A practical resource created by Focus on the Family for those who struggle with an addiction to online pornography or affairs.
Straight Talk An organization that promotes the benefits of chastity. Go to their site for resources on dating, love and sex education and info about their seminars.
True Love Waits An international campaign that challenges and empowers teenagers and college students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage.
What Now? How pornography affects your child and what to do when you discover your child has been viewing porn.
Protecting Your Kids Online
Ebooks and pdf resources to inform you about the dangers present at your child’s fingertips. Learn how to protect your children from online dangers.
10 Ways to Safeguard Your Child Online
Digital Dangers An ebook explaining the cyber dangers present for kids, and what you can do about it.
Cyber Bullying What you need to know about cyber bullying and how it is affecting your child.
Understanding Today’s Youth Culture
Paul Robertson works with Youth Unlimited Toronto (YFC) as a youth culture specialist. If you’re looking for a deeper understanding of today’s youth and tools you need to create a more meaningful relationship with the young person who matters to you visit: www.paulrobertson.ca