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Heavy Social Media Use Ups Risk of...

on May 21, 2016 by

Habitual and prolonged use of social media is linked to a greater risk of younger adults developing eating and body image concerns,

3 Ways To Speak To Kids Who Don’t...

on May 20, 2016 by

by Jonathan McKee

Is It Wrong To Use Entertainment In...

on May 20, 2016 by

“There’s a time to be spastic and there’s a time to refrain from being spastic!”

Fathers (And Mothers), Do Not...

on May 20, 2016 by

A discouraged child is one who has lost heart. He is so beaten down that he has lost hope, he has lost…

7 Ways Parents Unfairly Provoke Our...

on May 20, 2016 by

We may provoke our children to anger and discouragement when we teach them to be good instead of holy…good behavior than their…

Transgender Rule Cause Kids To...

on May 20, 2016 by

Vermont Schoolkids Resist Official Pressure For Transgender Favoritism

Re-orienting To The Desires Of...

on May 19, 2016 by

Marko

Harvard Prof: Skills Every 18 Year...

on May 19, 2016 by

As we prepare our kids for the real world it is great to have some clear goals. Skills we should help teens…

Belonging….

on May 19, 2016 by

3 Clues To Create What Your Students Crave

How To Do Your Own Color Powder...

on May 19, 2016 by

looking for a summertime fun night the youth would definitely remember

4 Reasons To Write Everything In...

on May 19, 2016 by

So useful..from keeping receipts to meeting notes, to writing sermons, songs, blog posts, to do lists, and much more

“What Tweens DON’T Want...

on May 18, 2016 by

“JH Uth Guy”

High School Junior Completes 7,000...

on May 18, 2016 by

His quest to set a Guinness World Record began seven months ago, with American Ninja Warrior and his father’s cancer diagnosis

In One State, More Children...

on May 18, 2016 by

“a concern about the school environment” which included worry about safety, drugs or negative peer pressure. Jumped to 91% by 2011

Twins Named Valedictorian And...

on May 17, 2016 by

Mother: Freda McKee told ABC News. “I would say they are the best of friends, but they also can probably be the…

Fight Against Stagnant Student...

on May 17, 2016 by

The best way to fight against stagnant student ministry it to create anticipation.

What IS A Big Deal Online For...

on May 17, 2016 by

A lot of things parents freak out about aren’t really that important. But there are some things that ARE: What’s actually helpful…

The Jewish Intellectual Who...

on May 17, 2016 by

Religion is in our blood, and the more we deny it, the sicker our society becomes

9 Prayers For My Daughter Who Is...

on May 17, 2016 by

…before she heads off to college. I began to think about things I still need to teach her, specifically about boys..

Black Lives Matter Activists Tear...

on May 17, 2016 by

Every 61 hours a Police Officer is murdered in the US

FL Law: Schools Must Notify...

on May 17, 2016 by

Existing law states that students can opt not to participate in the morning ritual if they so choose

Parents Paying Adults To Do Their...

on May 16, 2016 by

“Outsourcing homework is just one more way New York City parents can ensure their privileged offspring get the very best in life,”…

Harvard Sanctions Students...

on May 16, 2016 by

Policy meant to address gender discrimination faces backlash

“A Picture Says A Thousand Words....

on May 16, 2016 by

5 Apps For Creating Awesome Youth Ministry Graphics

Lecrae Makes a Major Career Move to...

on May 16, 2016 by

Evangelicals’ favorite rapper signs with one of America’s most popular music labels

How This Charity Is Helping Kids In...

on May 16, 2016 by

Cuba’s Skateboarding Scene Continues to Grow

What’s Hot?

on May 15, 2016 by

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

Parental Depression Linked To Brain...

on May 15, 2016 by

“This is the first empirical evidence to show that parental depression influences children’s behavior through the change in the adolescent’s brain,”

Poor Parenting Can Be Passed From...

on May 15, 2016 by

Beating, yelling and neglect can all be passed from one generation to the next — but parents are often keen to break…

Considering What The White House...

on May 15, 2016 by

4 Bigger Repercussions Of The Bathroom Decree

Churched Teen Photographed Little...

on May 14, 2016 by

“He remembered it was on a Sunday, because he had just returned from church.” “He sent the pictures to someone he was…

Peeper Creeper Recorded A Girl...

on May 14, 2016 by

Girl caught him recording her in Frisco Target changing room

Bieber’s Behavior Seems Like A...

on May 14, 2016 by

Is Justin Bieber headed for a breakdown?

A Confession Of Liberal Intolerance...

on May 13, 2016 by

WE progressives believe in diversity…so long as they aren’t conservatives (or evangelical Christians)

TexasHigh School’s ‘...

on May 13, 2016 by

Seniors walked the halls of elementary and middle schools in their district decked out in their graduation gowns as part of “Senior…

‘Discovery Girls’...

on May 13, 2016 by

Discovery Girls magazine prides itself on reaching approximately 900,000 girls, ages 8 to 13

Obama To issue Transgender...

on May 13, 2016 by

Obama administration will send a letter to every public school district telling them to allow transgender students to use bathrooms/locker rooms

Obama Deputies Threaten North...

on May 13, 2016 by

…Pushes ‘Gender Fluid’ Society

Teen Social Messaging App Sparks...

on May 13, 2016 by

AFTER SCHOOL is an anonymous and private message board designed so parents and administrators don’t have access to it

3 Ways You Can Serve Teenagers In...

on May 12, 2016 by

Over my 18 years in the church, I’ve seen three ways every church member can (and should) serve their teenagers…

Raising Men Lawn Care To The Rescue

on May 12, 2016 by

“I want to restore the importance and understanding of giving back to the community,”

Summer At The Movie (Part 2)

on May 12, 2016 by

The Heroes, Hilarity, and Harshness of 2016’s Blockbusters

Summer At the Movies (Part 1)

on May 12, 2016 by

The Heroes, Hilarity, and Harshness of 2016’s Blockbusters

Extremely Eyeopening Testimonial...

on May 12, 2016 by

An article from guest author Adam McLane

Book by Leonard Sweet: From Tablet...

on May 12, 2016 by

Where Community Is Found and Identity Is Formed

Jump In STDs Could Be Due To...

on May 12, 2016 by

CDC: Most reported chlamydia and gonorrhea infections occur in people between the ages of 15 and 24 years old

How to Talk With Teens When You...

on May 11, 2016 by

Rachel Blom

Why Are Girls Starting Puberty ...

on May 11, 2016 by

23% of black girls, 15% of Hispanic girls and 10% of white girls have started to develop breasts by the age of…

Ground Rules for Counseling...

on May 11, 2016 by

Ministry is messy because people are broken, here are our ground rules when it comes to counseling students

Activate Your Free “...

on May 11, 2016 by

The Meaning and History of the Constitution, same professors who teach this course on Hillsdale College’s campus

Scripts This Years Commencement...

on May 11, 2016 by

by Walt Mueller

Top 10: “Must Reads For...

on May 11, 2016 by

JrHigh UthGuy

Moms Have Toughest Time When Kids...

on May 10, 2016 by

It is not enough simply to educate the mothers about the teen years, they must be refueled themselves…

Book: Surviving Middle School

on May 10, 2016 by

Essential Tools to Prepare You for the Road Ahead

Marko: Middle School Leadership

on May 10, 2016 by

The Junior Higher Who Called My Bluff

Taking Care of the Introverts In...

on May 10, 2016 by

Brooklyn lindsey

8 Steps To Planning A Good Parent...

on May 10, 2016 by

Make your meetings with parents count with these ideas

Devotionals For Leaders: No Clones...

on May 10, 2016 by

George Lockhart

3 Ways To Help The Parents Of...

on May 10, 2016 by

Middle school can be confusing for kids … AND their parents. Here’s how you can help.

Obama Will Push Transgender, ...

on May 9, 2016 by

The new rules state that the student – regardless of age – should decide his or her gender, regardless of science

NC Bathroom Issue Deadline

on May 9, 2016 by

NC Gov. McCrory says he’ll answer Justice ultimatum on transgender bathroom issue by Monday deadline

How To Know If Your Teen Is Ready...

on May 9, 2016 by

Maybe other parents don’t see it this way but they don’t have to live with the consequences

Slipknot Bassist’s Child Born...

on May 9, 2016 by

Gray’s child may sue for loss of a parent’s companionship

Nude Photos Of Nearly 50 Duxbury...

on May 9, 2016 by

“We would hope that our young girls understand that there are other ways to be popular,”

Students Disgusted By Meals Being...

on May 8, 2016 by

Two Virginia high school juniors are trying to bring about change in their school cafeteria by using social media

Ministering To Senior Slackers

on May 8, 2016 by

by Kurt Johnston

Values: COPPA’s Amended Rules And...

on May 8, 2016 by

The Federal Trade Commission amended rules rules to better protect children. Here’s what you need to know.

At What Age Should I Let My Kid...

on May 8, 2016 by

“What age should I let them have access to all of this stuff?!!”

Study Linking Sexual Behavior &...

on May 8, 2016 by

Sexual Media Exposure, Sexual Behavior, and Sexual Violence Victimization in Adolescence

What’s Hot?

on May 7, 2016 by

by Jim Liebelt

Teens Know They’re Addicted To...

on May 7, 2016 by

Report from Common Sense Media that involved 1,240 interviews with parents and their 12- to 18-year-old children

Study Finds Friends Play Vital Role...

on May 7, 2016 by

Teenagers were less likely to become as emotionally affected by these sorts of stressors if they had a friend with them after…

How social media can make us...

on May 6, 2016 by

…reported being more concerned with things like their appearance or having fun rather than helping others or being honest

Half Of Teens Think They’re...

on May 6, 2016 by

50% of teens feel they are addicted to their mobile devices

Teen Girls More Stressed Than Boys

on May 6, 2016 by

…causes such as college prep tests and poor body image, a WebMD survey show

Teen On Zipline In Las Vagas...

on May 6, 2016 by

What happens in Vegas sprays in Vegas

Your Kid Might Be ‘Addicted&...

on May 5, 2016 by

Is that a problem?

Is Britney Spears Ready To Stand On...

on May 5, 2016 by

For years, the life of one of the world’s most successful pop stars has been controlled by a court-approved conservatorship…

Raise Mindful Kids By “...

on May 5, 2016 by

When family is the top priority, kids are much less likely to be anxious or depressed.

Mother Convicted After Posting To...

on May 5, 2016 by

Instead of calling the police, she changed her status

Indecent Exposure Teen Yearbook...

on May 4, 2016 by

High school senior charged with exposing himself in yearbook photo says he was dared

How Orange Has Change Our Children&...

on May 4, 2016 by

There has also been a noticeable change in the young family core group in our church

Why Revisionism Matters

on May 4, 2016 by

How does this play into kids and youth ministry?

The 4 Keys To A Dynamic...

on May 4, 2016 by

How to Create A More Enrichening Experience

Flashback Values: How The Catechism...

on May 4, 2016 by

Question one of the Catechism shapes our whole existence…we belong to Jesus and not to ourselves

Why Is The Issue Of Pornography As...

on May 4, 2016 by

What is the “pornography as public health crisis” movement?

The New Compartmentalization Of...

on May 4, 2016 by

It’s as strong as it has ever been. With one important distinction: They don’t inherently grasp why this is a problem

Breast And Body Changes Are Driving...

on May 3, 2016 by

In a survey of 2,089 English schoolgirls ages 11 to 18, nearly three-quarters listed at least one breast-related concern regarding exercise and…

Why Do Girls Tend to Have More...

on May 3, 2016 by

She is more likely to post a photo of herself wearing a swimsuit, while he will post a photo of something he…

Department of Education To ‘Shame...

on May 3, 2016 by

Department of Education Publishes ‘Shame List’ of Faith-Based Colleges Seeking Exemption From Transgender Anti-Discrimination Rules

Indian Teen Dies After Accidentally...

on May 3, 2016 by

India Accounted For Nearly 40% Of Global Selfie Deaths Since 2014

Beyonce “Hold Up,”

on May 3, 2016 by

The song and video, called “Hold Up,” seems to be about Beyonce getting revenge on husband Jay Z for cheating on her

5 Reasons Children Should Be In The...

on May 3, 2016 by

Imagine the culture shock of a child who has been in church all of his life but has never been in the…

Drake’s new Album Sold Over...

on May 2, 2016 by

If the album does sell 1 million albums in its first seven days, it’ll become the 21st album to reach that mark

Adam LaRoche Hero, Undercover Agent

on May 2, 2016 by

Hollywood could not write a more compelling story…

Giving Grace To Teenagers…By...

on May 2, 2016 by

Here are the notes and presentation files

Don’t Miss It – Know Your Kids&...

on May 2, 2016 by

by Reggie Joiner

Leading Change Up, Around, And...

on May 2, 2016 by

OC16: Notes from Rachael Sibcy from Frank Bealer’s OC16 Presentation

What’s Hot?

on May 1, 2016 by

by Jim Liebelt

Young Teen Girls’ Suicide Rate...

on May 1, 2016 by

The suicide rate for girls between 10 and 14 increased by 200 percent since 1999