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Former ‘Bachelorette’...
That’s not what love is. Love is not having to prove your sexuality. It’s so much more than that
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A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies
Regular Phys Ed Builds More Than...
Frequent “phys ed” classes not only improve fitness, they also encourage healthy living, finds a study from Oregon State University
What American Teens Want To Be When...
When it comes to careers, young people have stars in their eyes, hoping to one day be athletes, artists, or entertainers
How To Ruin Your Relationship With...
The good news: most teenagers are very forgiving of parental missteps; they recognize their own faults and readily forgive others’
Black Teens Are The Most Active&...
Instagram and Snapchat are Most Popular Social Networks for Teens
#War: Setting Captives Free
We are key players in a “spiritual war” that’s focused on young people. We can, and must, play a strategic role in…
7 Traits of the BEST Student...
Great student pastors are leaders, not event planners with theological degrees. And the best are servant leaders
Census: More Americans 18-to-34 Now...
“There are now more young people living with their parents than in any other arrangement,”
Creating A Culture Of Discipleship
“I was too focused on creating a culture of fun, rather than a culture of transformation.”
13 Reasons To NOT Recommend 13...
Nevertheless, there are a LOT of good conversations that can occur if this show is watched in the right environment
Flashback: 13 Reasons Why Shows...
The series begins a week after she has committed suicide, leaving no note: she did, however, leave behind cassette tapes, 13 of…
13 Reasons…..Why Looking For...
Walt Mueller: Since watching “13 Reasons Why,” I’ve been thinking about how to best respond
Tips For Camps/Retreats
camps and retreats…. It accelerates the depth and vulnerability of the students’ willingness to engage with youth leaders and other students
‘Fate Of The Furious’...
Blew away the record worldwide launch of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ Record $532.5M Global Start
Comparison: A Dangerous Word For...
It is easy to jump on Instagram, Facebook or even hear about another church’s youth ministry event from your students and begin…
Berkeley Cops Sit In Patrol Car And...
VIDEO: I tell a police officer I’ve been seeing people get beat up all day and they haven’t been around. “Okay, and?”…
Teens Can’t Get Enough of Mobile...
Seven in 10 teen smartphone users spend at least three hours per day watching video on their phones
Millennials Lag Behind on...
Differences in how 25- to 34-year-old millennials are living today, compared to baby boomers back in 1980
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Trying To Pick Your Best Selfie For...
Research has suggested the images we pick ourselves are less likely to convey a good impression
Some Parents Upset Pasco Schools...
How dare you undermine the Christian religion and the observance of the strictest of Christian holy days?”
Teen Accidentally Kills Himself As...
“There was about 40 to 50 kids outside,”…I guess when it happened they just ran over here.”
Opioid Epidemic…..A Parents...
Will began his path to addiction as a freshman at College after being introduced to the prescription stimulant Adderall
MS-13 Gang Far Greater Threat Than...
MS-13 gang members’ link to a quadruple murder and a litany of other crimes around the nation shows we have a foreign…
How The Pharmaceutical Industry...
An in-depth look at the relationship between money and addiction
20 Questions To Connect With New...
Here are a few things to remember about these questions…
Flashback: 20 Myths About A Great...
These myths may be preventing many “real” potential Youth Workers from serving in Youth Ministry
How To Respond To Teenager Attitude...
So based on the research with 3,000 teens and pre-teens…here are 3 actions to take whenever you see or hear an attitude
Commentary: Teen Binge Drinking
“alcohol causes more damage to the developing brain of teenagers than was previously thought, injuring them significantly more than it does…
Adulthood Passage Rituals Can...
The most effective youth ministries employ such things as retreats and mission trips to help youth journey toward a mature faith
MTV scraps gender-specific...
This could severely effect female nominees in the future,”. “We already know that women are severely underrepresented in many categories
The Highs and Lows of Teens’...
Teens’ use of the photo-sharing service Instagram has both risks and benefits, a new study suggests. Frequent use was linked to a…
Sexual Abuse May Cause Early...
A new study finds that girls with a history of sexual abuse entered puberty eight to 12 months earlier than those who…
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Flashbach: SCREENAGERS (Official...
A film by physician Delaney Ruston, explores the affect of extended teen cell phone use and internet gaming on adolescent …
Flashback Video: Teens Gave Up...
What Happened When 9 Teens Gave Up Their Cellphones For A Week
Flashback: Digital Cold Turkey
Students Give Up Phones as Part of Today Show Television Episode
Hilarious Video Shows How Social...
The pitfalls of trying to get engaged in the Valencia-tinted Age of Instagram
Half of US working families are...
1 in 3 Americans (31 percent) don’t have at least $500 set aside to cover an unexpected emergency expense
Danger In The Front Seat
3 Major Mistakes Young People Make Behind the Wheel
How Will Canadian Marijuana...
They believe that it will keep marijuana out of the hands of minors. What do you think?
Winning The Hearts Of Students
We choose the easy route and appease students, giving them their requests. It makes life easier, at least in the moment
What Happens In An Internet Minute...
The statistics are mind-boggling and put in perspective how scalable platforms have taken over the world
Pope Warns Against ‘False&...
Don’t let yourselves be led astray by this false image of reality! Be the protagonists of your history; decide your own future
‘I’m sorry. I Was...
He called the sheriff’s offices for both counties and told them “they needed to get him off the road before he hit…
Boy 14 Charged In Facebook Live&...
CPD arrested 1st of several juvenile offenders in Facebook sexual assault incident
Most Teens Who Abuse Opioids First...
Most American teenagers who abuse opioid drugs first received the drugs from a doctor, a new study finds
Synthetic Pot Linked to Risky Sex,...
Teens who use synthetic pot are at a heightened risk for violent behavior, risky sex and abuse of other drugs, a U.S….
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My 16-Year-Old Wants Instagram&...
Where kids actually adopt their values
Transgender “Privacy”...
NC Keeps Core of HB2 Sexual Privacy Law While Ending Sports Boycott
‘Good Girl’ Poster For...
Stanton prom dress message draws sharp criticism, national attention
Equip Parents/Grandparents To Be...
There comes a point when their children/grandchildren need to learn to grow in their own walk with Jesus; they can not just…
Encouraging Parents
What can we do to encourage the dads and moms who bring their children in our clubs?
Gamer’s Death Pushes Risks of...
Anytime they leave their computers, they risk having followers peel away to another channel. The resulting lifestyle is often unhealthy, requiring long…
The Guilty Secret Of Distracted...
A.A.P. recommends “laps not apps,” and I am deeply skeptical of anything electronic that is marketed as “educational”
Generation Z: Desperate For Rules
He chose celibacy, he wrote, not because of religious convictions, but because his conscience drove him to it
UK: TeenDrama Is All Over TV Again ...
These tapes form the basis of 13 Reasons Why: as Hannah recites the events leading up to her death
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Serious Crash Often A Wake-Up Call...
No matter how often teenagers are told to drive safely, some might not heed that advice until they are involved in a…
Pot + Booze = Skidding College...
Too much alcohol may not do long-term damage to a college student’s GPA, but adding marijuana to the mix can send grades…
What Your Ministry Needs To Build...
We all want our ministry to grow. We want to see teens bringing their friends, and growing deeper in their faith.
“Tech Tatto”
These tattoos conduct electricity, turning you into a very basic cyborg
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