Teen who skipped school to play video games goes through treatment in the wilderness
Opened to to Billboard about reinventing herself and leaving her pot-smoking, partying ways behind her
Things I’m learning from Miley Cyrus and about myself
Cyrus added that as she gets older, she understands the effect music has on the world
7 videos, each one seeding conversation about the 7 vital changes I’d make
Children and adolescents would prefer that their parents limit what is shared about them online
“My 16-year-old wants Instagram and I won’t let her have it. Is that bad?”
The Digital Diet Of American Teens…. A helpful Infographic
Posting constant updates on the social network could reveal emotional stress
Amazon predicts products from Disney and Little Tikes will top toy sales this summer as movie-themed and STEM products continue to grow…
Fix these mistakes and watch what happens
MS-13 makes money from extortions, kidnappings, drug and weapons trafficking and human trafficking
Millennials, with their built-in technology skills, may be the biggest culprits for sending off signals they don’t mean to when interacting with…
When you’re a skinny child of fifteen, with braces from ear to ear, you doubt that you will ever be appealing,”
Speak truth in love and graciousness, and still have those students feel like they want to come back after that conversation is…
So how do we lead activities that all types of students can be good at, and at the same time, be really…
Besides the moments in ministry where I have gone and put my foot in my mouth…
Have you made a bucket list for your summer activities yet? I’m sure you’ll find fun things to do with kids on…
With recent legalization of medical marijuana…Please keep your medicine out of the hands of children and teens
11-year-old who killed himself after prank laid to rest
Died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event
Transgenderism was more prominent and persistent amongst children when promoted by adults
A growing a number of scientists are becoming concerned about its toxic effect on real relationships
Pigheaded people expect others to adapt to them
Watch this pro-life teen destroy Teen Vogue over their post-abortion ‘gift guide’
A Fresno State University professor was recently caught on camera scrubbing pro-life message off of the sidewalk and encouraging several of his…
The parents get so caught up in their own struggles that they don’t pay attention/realize what their kids are going through.
A Colorado children’s hospital saw 4 times as many marijuana-intoxicated teenagers land in its ER or urgent care centers following legalization of…
…more likely to show signs of depression in seventh grade, and abuse substances like alcohol, marijuana or tobacco in 10th grade, researchers…
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Police, are currently investigating a series of disturbing phone calls received by teens who posted ads offering babysitting and tutoring services
Shocking video emerged showing vicious fight between students and parents
Parents still have a huge influence. And moms play a major role in the development and nurturing of kids in a media-filled…
That’s what you get for posting a profanity-laced YouTube video of yourself playing…in one of Russia’s holiest places
“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”
“a fantastic and thought-provoking post”
Many things aren’t the way they used to be and yet some things are as they have always been.
So it is…
With legalization of marijuana happening in a growing number of states, it’s easy for kids to buy the lie that marijuana…
From 2008 to 2015, suicidality and serious self-harm nearly doubled among children aged 15 to 17 years presenting to a hospital
Cyrus added that as she gets older, she understands the effect music has on the world.
Cops said the boy pulled the firearm from his waistband, aimed it at the officers and walked toward them. He refused their…
The soundtrack for this teen suicide may in some ways be more problematic than the show itself
‘This is so so important- our young girls need to hear these things. It is both reassuring and inspiring to have a…
In 2015 Amnesty International estimated at least 2,000 women and girls had been abducted since the start of 2014
Models must now provide a doctor’s note when applying for jobs. The aim is to fight eating disorders and inaccessible ideals…
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Ashley Graham didn’t always have it easy when it came to love.
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a…
New research contradicts the popular wisdom, finding that youth violence has sharply declined over the last decade
40 to 50% of kids who are connected to a youth group when the graduate high school will fail to stick with…
In an older, little book called How to Have a Happy and Successful Ministry…
Suicide is the #3 killer for kids ages 10-14, and #2 for ages 15-24. Chances are,…
After more than four hours of contentious debate, the student government rejected a proposal to divest from companies that do business with…
They have enough money to provide every undergraduate student with a full-ride scholarship for the next 51 years…
“All social media is is a conduit for attention,”
While I have always realized the need for a team in my ministry, I have struggled a lot to hand things over…
Students are already in summer mode. Are you ready for them?
There are a number of passages within both the Koran and Hadiths that address homosexuality Islam goes beyond merely disapproving of homosexuality…
We collected questions about the new Journey Advocates curriculum and sat down with Steve Kozak, Director of Awana Youth Ministries, and asked…
Intentionality is key. As students embark on the life-changing transition into university life, youth workers will do well in walking with them…
Over 1.9 million children under 18 years old in Cal live in a household with at least one undocumented family member. Based…
A SECRET document shows in scary detail how Facebook can exploit the insecurities of teenagers using the platform
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Notes: This You Lead pre-Orange Conference breakout sessions was lead by Ashley Bohinc
Cannabis in other ways during adolescence may serve as a catalyst for schizophrenia in individuals already susceptible to the disorder
The nonconsensual practice, which is called “stealthing,” is on the rise, according to a new report in Columbia Journal of Gender and…
Maybe you have been there before…So, what do you do? How do you find motivation when it is gone? Here is what…
The runway stars had promoted the Fyre Festival as a must-attend entertainment event on their Instagram accounts and starred in a flashy…
“It was supposed to be the most glamorous event of the year, with all the selfie opportunities..social media influencer could dream of,”
Watch Selena Gomez Lead Worship at Hillsong and Talk About Her Relationship With God!
Some mental health experts say the show, “13 Reasons Why” could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who…
Regulate meals, bedtime and screen time — and not only improve their child’s emotional health, but also cut down on the likelihood…
Forgetting content from a stressful math class may be one way to protect an individual’s belief that they are good at math
“Over the Hill” youth workers have learned that the little hills will trip up a ministry repeatedly, until they grow into a…
TeenSafe lets you keep a watchful eye on your child’s online activities so they don’t become another victim of internet predators or…
Dozens of states have amended child-pornography statutes in recent years in response to teen sexting
Facebook posts suggest the fight was premeditated
A new national campaign against “Female Genital Mutilation” that is commonplace in some immigrant communities
There were also 3,500 shootings, mostly concentrated in poor sections of the city with rampant gang and drug-related violence
Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes in Them
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…
Takeover robbery: 40 to 60 teens swarm train, hold up riders
This book has been the most useful in understanding how to incorporate faith into the nitty-gritty everyday moments of life within the…