Anxious Teens
in Middle Blog Links, Post 4
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on February 25, 2013
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Why are today’s teenagers feeling so anxious?

Rihanna to Visit Barrington High School
in Education, Post 3
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on February 25, 2013
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Barrington High School won the “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” contest

High School Graduation Rate In U.S. On Pace To Reach 90 Percent By 2020
in Education, Post 2
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on February 25, 2013
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African-American students saw a 6.9 percent increase in graduation rates

Parents, Just Say No To Sharing Tales Of Drug Use With Kids
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 25, 2013
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The conversations should start as early as fifth grade

Online Courses May Be The Worst For Minorities And At-Risk Students
in Education, Post 2
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on February 25, 2013
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A new large-scale study of 40,000 community and technical college students

Americans Drink Too Much
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 25, 2013
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18% Men and 11% of women drink more alcohol than federal guidelines recommend

Flashback: Binge Drinking… Unrecognized
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 25, 2013
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Recognizing a Problem Affecting 1 in 5 High School Girls

Student Behind Rutgers' Post-it Notes Comes Clean
in Education, Post
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on February 25, 2013
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Inspiring Post-it notes have been showing up around the Rutgers University campus for months

Why You Need to Take a Vacation to Bond With Your Kids
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on February 24, 2013
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Parents admit to only having 15 “Free” weekends a year

Scheduling Your Spouse
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 24, 2013
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“Let’s be honest, you’re going to sacrifice your family for the ministry anyway.”

Does our Desired Youth Ministry “Platform” Face the Wrong Audience?
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 24, 2013
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Terry Linhart

Lawmakers Act to Protect Children From Transgender Bathrooms
in Education, Post
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on February 23, 2013
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Massachusetts lawmakers are considering closing a loophole in legislation that would which forces schools to let transgender students use the restrooms of their choice

Abercrombie to Close Up to 50 US Stores
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on February 23, 2013
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Youth fashion retailer’s shares tumbled following weak sales in the crucial Christmas quarter

UNC Installing Condom Dispensers
in Education, Post 5
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on February 23, 2013
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An inadequate method for dealing with real issues on campus and encouraging students to engage in more sex

Hells Angels Of Australia Recruiting Teens
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 23, 2013
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Bikers targeting teens who may have delved into drugs

Public Schools Installing ‘Panic Buttons’
in Education, Post 5
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on February 23, 2013
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“You can’t help but think about your own children and the children that you were sworn to protect,”

Batwoman Gay Marriage Proposal
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 22, 2013
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DC Comics: “Marry me, Mags”

Children, Teens Consuming Less Than a Decade Ago
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on February 22, 2013
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Boys’ intake falls by 158 calories; girls’ by 76

Dating Abuse Now Digital, Teens Report
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on February 22, 2013
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Digital technology provides a 24/7 platform for abuse

If Police Gang Squad Goes, Teens Will Be In Danger, Students Say
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 22, 2013
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How are you benefiting the city if you’re not focused on the city’s future, and that future is us kids. There should never be a dollar sign placed on our future.”

Millennials Are The Most Stressed Generation
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on February 22, 2013
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Millennial generation face depression and anxiety

Teens Drive Pheed to #1 Social App
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on February 22, 2013
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A New Way For Teens To Express Themselves

Flashback:Teens Drinking
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 22, 2013
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New Research Reveals Impact Of Alcohol On Teens

The Most Well-Kept Teen Secrets
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 22, 2013
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What Your Teens Like Most and Least

Faith Ownership In Students: Part 1
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 22, 2013
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Active or Passive Learning?

Faith Ownership In Students: Part 2
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 22, 2013
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Putting Faith Into Practice

Faith Ownership In Students: Part 3
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 22, 2013
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Helping Unchurched Students

Rural Teens At High Risk For Pregnancy
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on February 21, 2013
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Rural counties one-third higher than the rest of the nation

Teens More Aware of Causes Such as '30-Hr Famine' Through Social Media
in Post 3, Youth
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on February 21, 2013
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2 in 3 teens say that, when it comes to helping those in need, adults don’t do enough to set a positive example for teens

Are You Teaching Teenagers The Gospel or Moralism/Motivationalism?
in Post, Youth
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on February 21, 2013
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Doug Fields

Rihanna’s Fashion Collection
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 21, 2013
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A ‘Slutty’ Disaster or Triumph?

'Bachelor' Star Defends Decision to Remain Celibate
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on February 21, 2013
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80% of unmarried “born-again” young adults (ages 18-29) say that they have been sexually active

Do Video Games Cause Violence?
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 21, 2013
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Exploring the line between violence in life and violence on the screen

Sandy Hook Shooter Tried To Emulate Norway Massacre
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 21, 2013
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Lanza was likely acting out the fantasies of a video game in killing 20 children and six adults at the school

Official: Calif. Gunman Was Loner, 'Gamer'
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 21, 2013
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Ali Syed described by authorities as a video game-playing loner

The New PlayStation 4
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on February 21, 2013
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Sony debuts new PlayStation 4 gaming console

9 PRIORITIES IN STARTING A YOUTH MINISTRY (PART 3)
in Post 2, Youth
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on February 20, 2013
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ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESOURCES

RIHANNA: I Got a BUNCH OF POT for Valentine's Day
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 20, 2013
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The way to Rihanna’s heart … is through her lungs

Jesus' Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?
in Post 3, Youth
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on February 20, 2013
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Rusty Wright

Minivan Moms to Abolish Modern-Day Slavery
in Post 3, Youth
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on February 20, 2013
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The average age of women who enter the business of sexual exploitation is 11-13

Flashback: More Students are Smoking Pot Than Cigarettes
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 20, 2013
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15.6% of seniors from schools in the district said they had used weed more than ten times

Match.com: 'Friends With Benefits' Relationships On the Rise
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on February 20, 2013
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47% of singles had a friends with benefits relationship in 2012

Discipleship Replication
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 20, 2013
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George Lockhart from the Youth Culture Report

4 Big Excuses Youth Workers Make
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 20, 2013
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From elders board to God whats your excuse?

Flashback: The Demise of Guys
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 19, 2013
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Boys are 30% more likely to drop out of school than girls

Chinese Parents Lie
in Post 3, Trends Studies
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on February 19, 2013
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Chinese Parents Lie More Often To Their Kids

Texas Parents Agree Not to Pressure Teen to Have Abortion
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 19, 2013
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The teens mother herself had undergone numerous abortions, so her daughter should, too

“BUT YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND; OUR KIDS ARE REALLY BUSY!”
in Post, Youth
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on February 19, 2013
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Small Church Youth Ministry: Stephanie Caro

9 PRIORITIES IN STARTING A YOUTH MINISTRY (PART 1)
in Post 2, Youth
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on February 19, 2013
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CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSTRUCTION

9 PRIORITIES IN STARTING A YOUTH MINISTRY (PART 2)
in Post 2, Youth
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on February 19, 2013
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ENTERPRISE, EVALUATION, ENGAGEMENT

Milestones of Faith
in Post, Youth
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on February 19, 2013
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Creating rhythms through rites of passage

Teens Rule The Web: Infographic
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on February 19, 2013
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Teens rule the web…but are they careful enough?

EMMETT TILL'S FAMILY REACTS TO LIL WAYNE CONTROVERSIAL LYRIC
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 19, 2013
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The Ku Klux Klan would be very proud of Lil Wayne

Sleep-Texting
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 19, 2013
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Teens have started sleep-texting

How To Put Out Fires In Youth Ministry
in Post 3, Youth
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on February 18, 2013
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Christopher Wesley

Middle School Teen Twitter Talk Leads To 3 Arrests
in Education, Post 3
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on February 18, 2013
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The girls had arranged to be picked up at the school — during school hours — by an 18-year-old man to go to a house and smoke pot

Teen Spurs Movie That Shines Spotlight On Alaska’s Suicide Rate
in Education, Post 2
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on February 18, 2013
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“She didn’t want to just graduate. She wanted to leave something that will help others.”

Student Entrepreneur Came Up With The iWallie
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 18, 2013
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15-Year-Old Designs Unique iPhone Wallet Case

Lost Culture
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on February 18, 2013
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Indigenous Youth Step up to Protect Their Roots

British Teens Are The Worst At Learning Languages?
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on February 18, 2013
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The Independent

Half of Facebook Parents Joined To Spy on Kids?
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 18, 2013
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41% Are most interested in their kids status updates

Senior Project 'Anti-Smoking' Billboard
in Education, Post
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on February 18, 2013
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NC Teen Uses Senior Project to Honor Dead Grandfather

Do Christian Parents Have a Fundamental Right to Homeschool?
in Education, Post 4
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on February 18, 2013
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Religious freedom is an individual right

Parents can improve kids' behavior by switching to less violent TV shows, study finds
in Post 4, Trends Studies
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on February 18, 2013
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TV Habits of Children Can Affect Mental Health, Researchers Say

Flashback: 'Bang With Friends' via Facebook Evilest App Ever
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on February 17, 2013
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National College Ministry Warns ‘Bang With Friends’ via Facebook Evilest App Ever

Synthetic Marijuana May Damage Kidneys
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on February 17, 2013
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16 Cases of acute kidney injury were reported in 2012 in 6 states

Lingerie Now a Hot Item For Young Teens
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 16, 2013
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Stores are “all going to say they’re targeting 18- to 22- year-olds, but the reality is you’re going to get the younger customer,”

7 Ways To Connect Student Ministry To The Home
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 16, 2013
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Josh Robinson

School 'Food Fight' Turns Into Brawl
in Education, Post 5
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on February 16, 2013
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Food Fight a violent incident involving more than 200 of its students

Journeying With Lost Teens
in Post 3, Youth
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on February 15, 2013
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Todd Lowans

The 'Connection' Between Narcissism & Envy In Students
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on February 15, 2013
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Narcissism And Envy Were Possible Motivating Factors Columbine School Shooting

Shooting in the Dark
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 15, 2013
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What Can & Cannot be said re: effects of Violent Gaming?

Young Girl Hatches Rescue Plan To Save Family
in Media Entertainment, Post 2
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on February 15, 2013
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How One Teenager Decided to Help Save Her Families Home When Mom Got Sick

18-Year-Old's Watch Could Beat Apple’s iWatch to Market
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 15, 2013
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Tian started dreaming of skipping the rest of his education and starting a business instead

6 Things The Church Is Doing Right To Cause Students To Stay
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 15, 2013
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The Church isn’t perfect, but the gospel is making in impact!

Top 10 Reasons Our Kids Leave Church
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 15, 2013
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70% of youth stop attending church when they graduate from High School. Nearly a decade later, about half return to church

Flashback: Religion In College
in Education, Post 5
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on February 15, 2013
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How Has Your Faith Changed?

Helicopter Parenting Can Make College-aged Children Depressed
in Post, Trends Studies
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on February 15, 2013
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Helicopter parenting negatively affected college students by undermining their need to feel autonomous and competent

Adoptive Mom's 'Newborn' Photo Goes Viral
in Media Entertainment, Post 4
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on February 15, 2013
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We are never too old to want — and deserve — love, security and parents

Discipleship and The Struggles All Youth Workers Experience
in Post 4, Youth
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on February 14, 2013
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YS Roundtable Episode 1: Duffy Robbins

MORPH: Middle School Conference
in Post 4, Youth
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on February 14, 2013
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Speaker: George Lockhart March 15-17 Lake Placid Fla

iTroubled Teens Share Their Struggles
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 14, 2013
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Podcast entirely created and produced by youth who are incarcerated

Dad's Ultimate Sacrifice Of Love
in Media Entertainment, Post 3
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on February 14, 2013
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Dad dies protecting daughter in home invasion

Aggression Can Be Reduced In Schools
in Education, Post 2
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on February 14, 2013
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Teaching Teens That People Can Change Can Reduced Aggression

Football Freak of Nature
in Education, Post 2
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on February 14, 2013
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350-Pound High School Running Back Is Freak of Nature

Best Friends GPA Benefits
in Education, Post
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on February 14, 2013
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GPA Can Be Contagious Among High School Students

Lead Us Not Into Sextempation
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 14, 2013
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Police investigating High school sexting scandal involving a group of girls who sent out nude pictures

Valentine's Day leads Teens To Sex?
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 14, 2013
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Clerics Call On Teens To Skip Valentine’s Day, Warning It Leads To Sex

Virginity Isn't Our Holy Grail
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 14, 2013
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Grace keeps us all from being ‘damaged goods.’

Dear Rihanna: 'Your Truth' Won't Set You Free
in Media Entertainment, Post 5
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on February 14, 2013
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Our individual exceptionalism has theological consequences

Talking to Students About Dating, Sex…AND Marriage
in Post 2, Youth
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on February 13, 2013
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OpenYM: Jake Kircher

The Discipleship Approach That Got Paul Martin Fired
in Post 3, Youth
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on February 13, 2013
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Rachel Blom

Nearsighted kids may get worse in winter
in Post 2, Trends Studies
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on February 13, 2013
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Nearsighted kids may get worse in winter

Education Savings Accounts
in Education, Post 4
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on February 13, 2013
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Empowering Parents to use 90% of the state funds…

“THE CARRIE DIARIES”
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 13, 2013
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A prequel series to “Sex and the City”

Bieber Takes Over SNL
in Media Entertainment, Post
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on February 13, 2013
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Apologizes For Smoking Weed

Are Teachers Unions a Drag on U.S. Schools?
in Education, Post 4
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on February 13, 2013
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How Teachers Unions Hurt Schools

Binge Drinking... Unrecognized
in Post 5, Trends Studies
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on February 13, 2013
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Recognizing a Problem Affecting 1 in 5 High School Girls

Making Parents The Spiritual Leaders Of The Home
in Post 5, Youth
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on February 13, 2013
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An idea for Family Ministry: Tim Schmoyer