“..African-American culture may hold more conservative views about drinking compared to the majority culture in the U.S”
Severe Concussions In Teens More Common
One in every five have probably suffered a traumatic brain injury
Australia bans second video game in 24 hours
State of Decay has joined Saints Row IV as the second game in 24 hours
Drivers’ Education Reflect New Dangers on the Road
New simulators for training young drivers feature technology aimed at teaching them the dangers of talking on cellphones and texting while driving.
16-year-old student in Turkey turns bananas into plastic
She spent two years perfecting a way to make a bioplastic out of discarded banana peels
Young Kids Still Read Print Books, Study Says
Kids were more likely to have read a book in print in the past year than people 30-years and older.
Charge dismissed against student who refused to remove NRA shirt
“It should have come sooner but it’s done…
Got A Migraine? Blame Your Parents
Researchers at King’s College London recently identified 12 genetic regions associated with migraine susceptibility
High School Students Have Made No Progress
“We aren’t moving fast enough to educate the ‘minorities’ who will soon comprise a ‘majority’ of our children,”
Parents Can Change WA's Dangerous Youth Drinking Culture
Parents who talk to their children about alcohol can positively influence their behaviour
2 Swedish Teens Guilty For Sex 'Shaming' On Instagram
They posted photos and insults about alleged sexual activities of 38 youths
P.O.D's Sonny Sandovol Slams Kanye West's 'I Am God' Track
West is Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing That Will “Lead People Astray”
DOJ Defunds Youth Programs that Reference God
The sheriff said the programs have been in place for at least ten years and until now – the prayers and the mention of God have never been an issue
Medicinal Marijuana for children
FLA: A new bill that would amend the state’s medical marijuana law to make it easier for severely sick children
Minority Children With Autism Lack Access To Specialists
African-American and Hispanic children are far less likely to be seen by specialists – for autism
Fewer Minority Children Diagnosed With The Disorder
Minority kids were 69% less likely to be diagnosed, while Hispanic children were 45% less likely
Teens’ Sleep Deprivation Tied to Poor Diet, Obesity
“Not only do sleepy teens on average eat more food that’s bad for them, they also eat less food that is good for them,”
“Good Luck Charlie”
Lesbian Moms To Be Featured On Popular Disney Channel Show To Reflect ‘Diversity And Inclusiveness’
“The Fosters”
Hollywood Pushes The Envelope With This Family TV Drama About Two Lesbian Foster Parents
Non-Profit Turns Urban Teens Into Entrepreneurs
UrbanTxT helps teach inner city teens the value of technology and the skills to be entrepreneurs
Study: US Education Spending Tops Global List...BUT
Despite the spending, U.S. students still trail their rivals on international tests
Parents, Skip Weight Talk And Focus On Eating Advice, Study Suggests
When it comes to obese adolescents, talking about diets and weight loss is a counterproductive strategy
Getting More Single Parents Into Work 'Could Save UK £436m A Year'
“It’s time that single parents were given a greater role to play in our economic recovery..
New Center to Study Causes of Teen Substance Abuse
Nearly half of U.S. students have used an illicit drug by 12th grade
'I Got My Diploma. Can I Still Have My Allowance?’
28% of teens don’t believe they’ll ever be better off than their parents
Disney: “Teen Beach Movie”
The beach party film hasn’t been popular since their grandparents were teenagers
7 Family Friendly Youth Ministry Ideas w/o adding MORE events
“Good Lord, getting invited to another thing is as far from Good News in my family as I can imagine!” -Adam McLane
The Proper Care and Feeding of Emerging Adults
Parenting Strategies for Launching Kids into Adulthood, Part 1
Life, Love, Family, and Ministry
We often work tirelessly for God’s people, while we let our bodies become flabby, and date night with our spouse slip by
Common Core: Homeschoolers Face New Questions on College Admissions
Schools could find themselves having to align content with Common Core material in order to ensure student success on the SAT or ACT
Hip' Teachers May Feel Out Of Touch When It Comes To Youth Culture
Incorporating forms of popular culture into the classroom provides a “meeting place” where students and teachers can share their expertise
4 Key Ingredients For Youth Ministry
Youth ministry needs a “a picture of the future that produces passion.”
Young Teens More Tech Savvy, Pragmatic Than Older Millennials
Younger millennials, aged 13-17, are very different in outlook, planning and use of technology than 20-somethings
Millennial respect
I see Millennials, struggle with the transition into the adult world and a huge part of that is figuring out what respect means
Six Surprises from Bono's Interview with Focus on the Family
From Jesus as Messiah to how C. S. Lewis may inspire the next U2 song…
HPV Infections in Teen Girls Down by 56% Since 2006
Vaccine against sexually transmitted HPV cut infections in teen girls by half
83% Of teens have unsupervised access to prescription medications
It was surprising to me that parents were not storing medications securely because I expected them to be locked up
US President Undermines Catholic Schools After Vatican Prefect Praised Them
Obama made an alarming call for an end to Catholic education in Northern Ireland
UK: Girl Guides Drop God But Pledge To Self And The Queen
Secularists win over a 103-year-history of promise to “love my God,”
Catholics Fire Back At Obama Over School Comments
American Catholics for Religious Freedom points out that the media has completely ignored the story
School Apologizes for Threatening Valedictorian
Ruin him for talking about the Constitution and his faith?
Awesome Video: Retiring Principal Gets Surprise of a Lifetime
“When I’m addressing them, I always talk about how I believe in them and how I believe they’re the future of our country … so they picked up on that,”
Condoms Approved for Schools in Massachusetts
The new policy allows students to obtain condoms, and counseling, from school health centers…
WATCH: Heartwarming Moment Deaf Child Hears Dad For The First Time
A 3-year-old boy from North Carolina received a first-of-it’s kind surgery for a child in the U.S. where he was given an “auditory brain stem implant”
Generation Dropout
The U.S. is the only developed nation where the newest wave of employees is less educated than their parents
Which Celebrity Is The Worst Role Model For Kids?
2,000 parents to voted on celebs they felt were negative influences on their children
Preparing Great Messages When You Don't Have a Lot of Time
There are weeks when other ministry responsibilities put message preparation on the back burner
Smartphone Ownership Still Rising
Smartphone users spend over 9 hours a month on social networking platforms
How to Keep the Spiritual High From Camp
If you really think about it, there are 5 major things we do at a camp or retreat everyday that we tend to not do when we get back
Teenagers' Internet Mistakes Will Haunt Them Forever, Warns Google's Schmidt
We must do more to prevent youthful indiscretion from hurting future career prospects
Electric Skateboard
The toy which was long considered just for teenagers is breathing new life into daily commutes
What God Are You Teaching Your Teenagers?
How do we lead them beyond knowledge and understanding of God’s Word to bold application?
NYC Teacher Tells Kids to Write Suicide Notes
“How would you justify ending your life? What reasons would you give?”
Teen Arrested for Giving Officers a "Funny Look"
Tell Miami-Dade Police Department to drop felony charges against McMillan!
We need fathers more than ever
50% of first-born American children are born out of wedlock. In the black community, the number is nearly 70%
Florida Teen Hitches Ride on 30-Foot Whale Shark
“I decided, you know what, maybe I should… I might not be able to do it ever again,”
Texas Mom Fights Off Carjacker Holding Kids At Knifepoint
‘I Told Him He Messed With the Wrong Witch’
Update: Pregnant Texas Teen Who Sued Parents To Keep Unborn Child...
Pregnant Texas teen who sued parents to keep unborn child now living at home with her new husband and baby still on the way
Sesame Street Tackling Tough Topic – Parents in Jail
A new Sesame Street character is highlighting the struggles children of incarcerated parents go through
Parents: Don't Ignore Sibling Bullying
Brother or sister knows you better than anyone else, so they know how to get to you quickly
MTV Turns Its Attention to Younger Viewers
MTV is shedding its skin again, this time to appeal to viewers age 14 to 17 who have different preferences than the 18- to 25-year-olds
Summer Months The Most Deadly For Teen Drivers
Parents are 40% more likely than teens to check their cellphones while driving
KIDS VANDALIZE MAN’S FAMILY HOME — BUT NOW HE’S THE ONE FACING JAIL TIME
Daniels put the kids inside of a closet while he waited for authorities to arrive
Naked and Afraid Reality Show Strips Down Contestants
“Reality television seemingly is becoming more and more and more outrageous each season,”