“Mystery” toys that kids peel open and cast aside speak volumes about consumer culture
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Historically, the shape is a “J” for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol…
Teens and young adults who ate with their family more tended to eat more fruits and vegetables and less fast or takeout…
I’m 17 years old I have more training than most 30-year-olds. When I graduate, I’ll have a job. “It feels like I’m actually…
We need to be aware of the temptation to indulge pride in front of our real and imagined online audience
Rider understands some may view the decision as a “form of exclusion.” wanted to be “faithful to our values of inclusion.”
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The generation now entering the workforce is sober, industrious and driven by money. They are also socially awkward and timid about taking…
Petite ‘n Pretty: The Makeup Brand Winning Over Gen Z Influencers
Mostly, kids are using social media to brag and talk about their families
a free Barna research sample of Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age
5 Essentials to help unleash the passion and creativity of young people in your church
Marijuana is legal now, but please don’t smoke it
Teaching Your Daughter to See Beyond Her Social Media Feed
Hugh Jackman rules out working with ‘relentless’ Ryan Reynolds for Deadpool crossover movie
Massachusetts residents voted to legalize the use, distribution and cultivation of recreational marijuana in a 2016 referendum
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Living together is becoming more popular than marriage for young American couples
The first experimental study examining use of multiple platforms shows a causal link between time spent on these social media and increased…
As part of the company’s response to the FDA’s call for changes to curb underage e-cigarette use
…..over its IPO disclosures
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Families fret over finances for college. But all this craziness comes at a cost to parents and children
Doctors Warn of Potentially Risky Results
Fond memories of childhood are linked to better health, less depression and fewer chronic illnesses in adulthood
Despite Tuesday’s vote, education savings accounts are alive and well in Arizona—and have plenty of room to grow
The income disparity in youth athletics has effects on health and success that stretch far into adulthood
Fortnite is everywhere and has proven to be more than a game but rather, a cultural phenomenon
How psychology is being used as a weapon against children
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and…
Our culture creates a lot of confusion about sex. Honestly, sometimes it’s difficult to know who’s telling the truth
Marijuana use in adolescents is associated with reduced neurocognitive functioning, but when adolescents stop using the drug, their verbal learning and memory…
If only we as Christian ladies spent as much time on beautifying our spirit as much as we spend beautifying our bodies!
“Because I can only imagine how it would’ve went if he wasn’t armed,” “We might not be here having this interview.”
One Nation Under God, celebrates and explains the crucial role that God has played in America’s founding and development
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That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour…
After more than 20 years of marriage and family counseling, I am convinced there are only five basic languages of love
I’m sure it will be established that these girls held no active role in any established form of religious Satanism
The 11- and 12-year-old girls were Satan worshipers and were going to drink blood, eat flesh then planned to kill themselves
Sometimes this happens with our kids in youth group
Why school officials have not disciplined a student seen using a racial slur in a video posted on social media.
If it seems as though the app you deleted last week is suddenly popping up everywhere, it may not be mere coincidence
The cultural narrative pushes the expectation and pursuit of pleasure and the total avoidance of pain and difficulty
Women are subjected to sexual assault and rape. Children too
23 percent of Millennials believe each individual is his or her own moral authority
5 Ways On How To Keep the Next Generation in Church
We have moved from being in community to having a sense of community
6 Questions ever youth worker should ask
A helpful guide to grid and map out the requirements for navigating change
“an essential guide to preventing and stopping bullying behaviors.”
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Great news for Blacks and Hispanics
Spending a few moments welcoming students promotes a sense of belonging, giving them social and emotional support that helps them feel invested…
Five roles of adult leaders in large groups
I love the fact that our country is more educated than ever. Sadly, we are incomplete if we don’t include common sense
Researchers reveal the most stressful number of children you can have
if they happened 35 years ago, he should own his behavior. I was not trying to imply that I thought they were…
Pornography also gives men a way to get quick sexual pleasure with out the messy, frightening work or building a real relationship…
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
This selfish hour is the best way I know of to begin my week
Campus programs educating male students about ‘toxic masculinity’ report fresh energy and interest since the #MeToo movement began
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Shop our fall picks from the best affordable fashion brands so you can get a head-start on the looks we love.
Sometimes senior saints question their usefulness in the church as they age. ….they’re an essential part of the body of Christ
Kids and teens who are raised with religious or spiritual practices tend to have better health and mental health as they age.
Evelyn Rodriguez was the outspoken mother of a daughter killed by alleged MS-13 gang members
Teens now say their favorite mode of communication is texting (35%), surpassing face-to-face communication (32%).
Scariness that comes with being part of a family in a fallen world?
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In a new cover story with Billboard, Weezy talks more about the forthcoming album
Teens with low social emotional well being experience more of the negative effects of social media and kids with high social emotional…
Lastly, look to the church for friendships. Sometimes, we think that with entering school, that’s where we need to find all of…
In the past, people brought themselves to the message. Today, you bring the message to people
Perry’s journey of faith isn’t your typical teenage coming-of-age story. Instead, hers is one that requires courage and conviction to speak and…
Are you really taking advantage of your Parent Meetings?
Here are some great books to help you in your leadership development
10 Keys to Effective Youth Ministry
By God’s grace, knowing the true condition of their hearts and the reality of the world around them will help point them…
Amid roiling debates about the impact of screen time on teenagers, roughly half of those ages 13 to 17 are themselves worried…
Melissa started using Xanax when she was in high school. they’re seeing a surge among adolescents and young adults
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Many times Youth Pastors leave too often. The damage left behind as a result can be devastating
Planning a lot of events and playing a lot of games is not the same as intentionally building relationships
The other driver who was also killed. Was a YouTube star known online by his nickname, McSkillet.
A step-by-step plan for getting the most out of your parental controls, from installation to the day your kids can reliably manage…
Here is a quick look at some of the things that you should consider as you get ready to start your fall…
Teens, especially girls, whose parents are religious may be less likely to die by suicide, no matter how they feel about religion…
Youth Ministry for the Connected But Alone Generation
Summer camp the most important things we think about but not only the camp itself, but what happens after the camp.
Special needs ministry is no longer a niche topic, but at the heart of serving communities
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Parents have the strongest influence over a child all through all aspects and seasons of a child’s life, including adolescence
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