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Gaming Addiction: “I Just Can...

on May 22, 2017 by

Teen who skipped school to play video games goes through treatment in the wilderness

Miley Regrets Naked Vid And….

on May 22, 2017 by

Opened to to Billboard about reinventing herself and leaving her pot-smoking, partying ways behind her

Flashback: Miley…She’s A Wreck...

on May 22, 2017 by

Things I’m learning from Miley Cyrus and about myself

Cyrus Change: Younger Generation...

on May 22, 2017 by

Cyrus added that as she gets older, she understands the effect music has on the world

4 Effective Ways To Help Graduating...

on May 21, 2017 by

Greg Stier

Free 7-week Parenting Curriculum&...

on May 21, 2017 by

7 videos, each one seeding conversation about the 7 vital changes I’d make

Kids Look For Limits On What...

on May 20, 2017 by

Children and adolescents would prefer that their parents limit what is shared about them online

How To Help Parents Set Good...

on May 20, 2017 by

“My 16-year-old wants Instagram and I won’t let her have it. Is that bad?”

Flashback: “Tips For A Healthy...

on May 20, 2017 by

The Digital Diet Of American Teens…. A helpful Infographic

?..Social Network Ranks As The...

on May 20, 2017 by

Posting constant updates on the social network could reveal emotional stress

Amazon Hot Toy List Calls For...

on May 19, 2017 by

Amazon predicts products from Disney and Little Tikes will top toy sales this summer as movie-themed and STEM products continue to grow…

13 Pastor Mistakes That Hinder...

on May 19, 2017 by

Fix these mistakes and watch what happens

MS-13 Gang Members Nabbed In 50 Los...

on May 19, 2017 by

MS-13 makes money from extortions, kidnappings, drug and weapons trafficking and human trafficking

These 3 Body Language Mistakes Make...

on May 18, 2017 by

Millennials, with their built-in technology skills, may be the biggest culprits for sending off signals they don’t mean to when interacting with…

Teen Student Drinking Declines, But...

on May 18, 2017 by

CDC

WHAT Teen Girls See When They Look...

on May 18, 2017 by

When you’re a skinny child of fifteen, with braces from ear to ear, you doubt that you will ever be appealing,”

How To Have Tough Conversations...

on May 17, 2017 by

Speak truth in love and graciousness, and still have those students feel like they want to come back after that conversation is…

Are Students Actually Welcome In...

on May 17, 2017 by

So how do we lead activities that all types of students can be good at, and at the same time, be really…

Are We Forcing Our Youth Out Of...

on May 17, 2017 by

Besides the moments in ministry where I have gone and put my foot in my mouth…

21 Fun Things To Do With Kids This...

on May 16, 2017 by

Have you made a bucket list for your summer activities yet? I’m sure you’ll find fun things to do with kids on…

10-Year-Old Boy Overdoses On...

on May 16, 2017 by

With recent legalization of medical marijuana…Please keep your medicine out of the hands of children and teens

Social Media: Teen Dies After Romeo...

on May 16, 2017 by

11-year-old who killed himself after prank laid to rest

Teen Dies After Ingesting Large...

on May 16, 2017 by

Died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event

UK: Top Private School Brings In...

on May 15, 2017 by

Transgenderism was more prominent and persistent amongst children when promoted by adults

Pornography Could Be Ruining Men&...

on May 15, 2017 by

A growing a number of scientists are becoming concerned about its toxic effect on real relationships

“Textalyzer”

on May 15, 2017 by

It’s been called a Breathalyzer for texting

5 Ways To Succeed With An...

on May 15, 2017 by

Pigheaded people expect others to adapt to them

Flashback: Response To Teen Vogue...

on May 15, 2017 by

Watch this pro-life teen destroy Teen Vogue over their post-abortion ‘gift guide’

Prof: ‘College Campuses Are Not...

on May 15, 2017 by

A Fresno State University professor was recently caught on camera scrubbing pro-life message off of the sidewalk and encouraging several of his…

Helping Preschool Aged Children...

on May 15, 2017 by

The parents get so caught up in their own struggles that they don’t pay attention/realize what their kids are going through.

Legalized Pot Sends More Teens To...

on May 14, 2017 by

A Colorado children’s hospital saw 4 times as many marijuana-intoxicated teenagers land in its ER or urgent care centers following legalization of…

Bullied In 5th Grade, Prone To Drug...

on May 14, 2017 by

…more likely to show signs of depression in seventh grade, and abuse substances like alcohol, marijuana or tobacco in 10th grade, researchers…

What’s Hot?

on May 14, 2017 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies

Fidget Spinner$

on May 13, 2017 by

The $500,000 Trend Spinning The Toy Industry Upside Down

The Pretty

on May 13, 2017 by

New Standalone Social Video Brand All About Beauty

Teens Receive ‘Unsettling&...

on May 13, 2017 by

Police, are currently investigating a series of disturbing phone calls received by teens who posted ads offering babysitting and tutoring services

Parents Attacking Students’...

on May 12, 2017 by

Shocking video emerged showing vicious fight between students and parents

5 Important Ways Moms Influence...

on May 12, 2017 by

Parents still have a huge influence. And moms play a major role in the development and nurturing of kids in a media-filled…

Royal Dab

on May 12, 2017 by

Forget those smug British royals..enter Prince Sverre Magnus, 11, who busted into a dab during the 80th birthday celebrations of his grandparents

Guilty Of Inciting Religious Hatred...

on May 12, 2017 by

That’s what you get for posting a profanity-laced YouTube video of yourself playing…in one of Russia’s holiest places

“Gray Death” Is The...

on May 11, 2017 by

Tied to thousands of fatal overdoses in the U.S.

YouTube stars lose custody of 2...

on May 11, 2017 by

Can the other three kids be taken away?

Mediocre to Excellent

on May 11, 2017 by

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

10 Trends That Will Reshape Youth...

on May 10, 2017 by

“a fantastic and thought-provoking post”

More Than The Sex Talk….4...

on May 10, 2017 by

Many things aren’t the way they used to be and yet some things are as they have always been.
So it is…

Infographic: Marijuana And The Teen...

on May 10, 2017 by

With legalization of marijuana happening in a growing number of states, it’s easy for kids to buy the lie that marijuana…

Adolescent Suicidality, Self-harm...

on May 9, 2017 by

From 2008 to 2015, suicidality and serious self-harm nearly doubled among children aged 15 to 17 years presenting to a hospital

Cyrus Change: Younger Generation...

on May 9, 2017 by

Cyrus added that as she gets older, she understands the effect music has on the world.

MTV Movie and TV Awards 2017

on May 8, 2017 by

The winners

“Distracted” Parent….Put...

on May 8, 2017 by

Avoid Being a “Distracted” or “Annoying” Parent

Why 13 Reasons Why

on May 8, 2017 by

Jonathan McKee

Cops Fatally Shoot BB Gun-Toting 15...

on May 8, 2017 by

Cops said the boy pulled the firearm from his waistband, aimed it at the officers and walked toward them. He refused their…

ALBUM REVIEW: 13 Reasons Why (A...

on May 7, 2017 by

The soundtrack for this teen suicide may in some ways be more problematic than the show itself

Curvy Model Shares Shocking Image...

on May 7, 2017 by

‘This is so so important- our young girls need to hear these things. It is both reassuring and inspiring to have a…

Boko Haram Frees 82 Chibok Girls In...

on May 7, 2017 by

In 2015 Amnesty International estimated at least 2,000 women and girls had been abducted since the start of 2014

Father Digs Up Son’s...

on May 7, 2017 by

Ap

France Bans Extremely Thin Models

on May 7, 2017 by

Models must now provide a doctor’s note when applying for jobs. The aim is to fight eating disorders and inaccessible ideals…

Ashley Graham On Why She Chose To...

on May 7, 2017 by

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Ashley Graham didn’t always have it easy when it came to love.

What’s Hot?

on May 6, 2017 by

A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies

Most Teens Have Taken Social Media...

on May 6, 2017 by

Nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a…

Overall Youth Violence On The...

on May 6, 2017 by

New research contradicts the popular wisdom, finding that youth violence has sharply declined over the last decade

Use Numbers To Check The Health Of...

on May 5, 2017 by

40 to 50% of kids who are connected to a youth group when the graduate high school will fail to stick with…

Young Ministry Leaders: Don’t...

on May 5, 2017 by

In an older, little book called How to Have a Happy and Successful Ministry…

Youth Ministry’s Deadliest...

on May 5, 2017 by

Suicide is the #3 killer for kids ages 10-14, and #2 for ages 15-24. Chances are,…

GW’s student government...

on May 4, 2017 by

After more than four hours of contentious debate, the student government rejected a proposal to divest from companies that do business with…

Wealthiest Schools Go On Defensive...

on May 4, 2017 by

They have enough money to provide every undergraduate student with a full-ride scholarship for the next 51 years…

Teen’s Facebook Live Suicide...

on May 4, 2017 by

“All social media is is a conduit for attention,”

The Need for a Team in Your...

on May 3, 2017 by

While I have always realized the need for a team in my ministry, I have struggled a lot to hand things over…

How to Lead a Student You Just Don...

on May 3, 2017 by

Tim Elmore

3 Powerful Ways to Maximize Your...

on May 3, 2017 by

Students are already in summer mode. Are you ready for them?

13 Reasons Why…Suicide Is The...

on May 2, 2017 by

Greg Stier

Islams View Of Homosexuality

on May 2, 2017 by

There are a number of passages within both the Koran and Hadiths that address homosexuality Islam goes beyond merely disapproving of homosexuality…

Awana: Youth Ministry Apologetics...

on May 2, 2017 by

We collected questions about the new Journey Advocates curriculum and sat down with Steve Kozak, Director of Awana Youth Ministries, and asked…

From Graduation To Transformation

on May 2, 2017 by

Intentionality is key. As students embark on the life-changing transition into university life, youth workers will do well in walking with them…

1 In 8 Children In California...

on May 1, 2017 by

Over 1.9 million children under 18 years old in Cal live in a household with at least one undocumented family member. Based…

Facebook Targeted Emotionally...

on May 1, 2017 by

A SECRET document shows in scary detail how Facebook can exploit the insecurities of teenagers using the platform

Free College Ministry Resources!

on May 1, 2017 by

ebook, articles, podcasts & discipleship tools!

“Building A Year Long Event...

on May 1, 2017 by

Notes: This You Lead pre-Orange Conference breakout sessions was lead by Ashley Bohinc

This Question Changed Youth...

on May 1, 2017 by

Walt Mueller

Cannabis Use In Adolescence Linked...

on May 1, 2017 by

Cannabis in other ways during adolescence may serve as a catalyst for schizophrenia in individuals already susceptible to the disorder

A Disturbing Sex Trend Called &...

on May 1, 2017 by

The nonconsensual practice, which is called “stealthing,” is on the rise, according to a new report in Columbia Journal of Gender and…

Finding Motivation When It’s...

on May 1, 2017 by

Maybe you have been there before…So, what do you do? How do you find motivation when it is gone? Here is what…

Models Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid...

on April 30, 2017 by

The runway stars had promoted the Fyre Festival as a must-attend entertainment event on their Instagram accounts and starred in a flashy…

Festival Goers Expecting Tropical...

on April 30, 2017 by

“It was supposed to be the most glamorous event of the year, with all the selfie opportunities..social media influencer could dream of,”

Selena Gomez And God

on April 30, 2017 by

Watch Selena Gomez Lead Worship at Hillsong and Talk About Her Relationship With God!

Why Teen Mental Health Experts are...

on April 29, 2017 by

Some mental health experts say the show, “13 Reasons Why” could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who…

Set Family Routines Cut Down on...

on April 29, 2017 by

Regulate meals, bedtime and screen time — and not only improve their child’s emotional health, but also cut down on the likelihood…

College Students May Forget Class...

on April 29, 2017 by

Forgetting content from a stressful math class may be one way to protect an individual’s belief that they are good at math

3 Lessons From “Over The Hill...

on April 28, 2017 by

“Over the Hill” youth workers have learned that the little hills will trip up a ministry repeatedly, until they grow into a…

Get Rid Of Sideways Energy

on April 28, 2017 by

Justin Knowles

How To Monitor Your Kid’s...

on April 28, 2017 by

TeenSafe lets you keep a watchful eye on your child’s online activities so they don’t become another victim of internet predators or…

Colorado Teen Sexting law...

on April 27, 2017 by

Dozens of states have amended child-pornography statutes in recent years in response to teen sexting

Teen Brawl At mall Involved Up To...

on April 26, 2017 by

Facebook posts suggest the fight was premeditated

Study: Female Genital Mutilation In...

on April 26, 2017 by

A new national campaign against “Female Genital Mutilation” that is commonplace in some immigrant communities

1,000 Shoot In Chicago So Far This...

on April 26, 2017 by

There were also 3,500 shootings, mostly concentrated in poor sections of the city with rampant gang and drug-related violence

Alone

on April 26, 2017 by

Teens need mentors

The Blockbusters Of 2017 (Part 1)

on April 25, 2017 by

Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes in Them

Unglue App: End Screen Time...

on April 25, 2017 by

Too much screen time. It’s a problem all parents face. It’s not about parental control. It’s about teaching them to manage their…

Teen Train Robbery

on April 25, 2017 by

Takeover robbery: 40 to 60 teens swarm train, hold up riders

Book: Spiritual Parenting

on April 24, 2017 by

This book has been the most useful in understanding how to incorporate faith into the nitty-gritty everyday moments of life within the…