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When children are having suicidal thoughts, their parents may often be in the dark, a new study shows.

Today’s teens are better at using birth control when they first become sexually active, but many unexpected pregnancies still occur, new research finds.

In my experience there are two big factors that drive people out of professional youth ministry…

This is the second year that Dan has published the results of his massive, online survey of youth worker compensation

This is the second year that Dan has published the results of his massive, online survey of youth worker compensation

Two-thirds of American Christian teenagers who regularly attend worship at a Protestant congregation for at least a year quit going for at least a year when they become young adults.

More teens are vaping pot because it seems safer

How to help teens handle popularity and social media

Students, have a First Amendment right to express a religious viewpoint to another student, including distribute flyers

Because I am in ministry, I’ve gotten my vocation mixed up with my relationships in Marriage, Children and God

Remote video consults are helping pediatricians fill the gap in some communities

“Choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do.”

Mother of armed robber shot dead by man defending his children: ‘Why did he shoot him five times?

I gave a bounty Hunter $300.  He then located our phone

Consider owning less

Teaching high school students responsibilities

How millennials became the burn our generation

Connection between social media use and depressive symptoms in 14-year-olds, and that connection may be much stronger for girls than boys

Teens who harm themselves are three times more likely to commit violent crimes than those who don’t, a new study reveals

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The gospel is the announcement of grace for sinners through the life, death, resurrection, and eventual return of Jesus Christ

So over the 21 days of The Tech-Wise Family Challenge, we’ll all get to do some

For parents who are worried their kids are ignoring their texts, one dad has developed a phone app to make it impossible

A kid in pain… do I craft a lesson around emotional pain and how Jesus can be salve for…

I don’t know if you are like me, but I enjoy blowing stuff up….

It’s also a comic book movie where the heroes are truly heroic

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Regular bedtimes and adequate sleep during childhood may contribute toward a healthy weight in the teen years

Pot’s increasing potency could make it more likely that toking will interfere with users’ lives

Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

So I have to ask, What are your youth ministry goals this year?

Dream about what could and should be happening in your ministry.

Pop culture tends to change at the speed of light. As soon as we begin to take hold of a rising trend, it begins to fade.

I will have been in youth ministry for 40 years. Wisdom, I believe, teaches us what to value and not value.

The #ysblog went through and found the most popular blog posts from 2018. Wondering what the top posts were from 2018? Check them out!

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“avoid digital media use—except video chatting—in children younger than 18 to 24 months”

Some children who spent more time on smartphones and other devices exhibited a different brain pattern than kids with less screen time

A new study finds that children not only log healthier levels of sleep, they also perform at a higher level in the classroom when they begin the school day slightly late

A FBI report concluded that sextortion is a major, if not underlying, factor for child victims committing suicide

Justin Crawley, was arrested after a teenage girl exposed their social media conversations where the suspect repeatedly asked for nudes and sex

Don’t try to get out of a situation but seek to grow through it

A humorous reminder that our connectedness can sometimes get in the way of actually connecting. This Christmas, don’t be social, be social

Don’t miss it. You will blink. . . and they will be older. And that’s why our tree this year reminds me of the little amount of time we actually have to make the biggest and most important investment in our kids

Are phones and social media to blame?

60 Minutes goes inside a landmark government study of young minds to see if phones, tablets and other screens are impacting adolescent brain development

“Studies indicate that when we suffer mental illness alone, the results can be tragic, even horrific. When we suffer inside

Conversations between my peers are often peppered with jokes of self-harm, anorexia, and suicide

Despite the easing of taboos and the rise of hookup apps, Americans are in the midst of a sex recession

In one of the most amazing plays you will EVER see!

Mike Bergeron and his wife Laura, both 45, started making the funny cards in 2003 to poke fun at their friends

Amazon’s Alexa talks murder, sex in AI experiment

Eight Ways to Persevere in the Parenting Marathon

Children who had a religious upbringing are likely to be healthier and have a higher degree of well-being in early adulthood than those who did not

One sleep study may have a simple answer…

Concerned about translating the gospel into the (foreign, treacherous) culture of Jr High

Middle schoolers tend to get a bad rap because they come with many challenges

How To Make Successful Changes In Youth Ministry

Sex, Power and a Conflicted Muse Who Inspired ‘Manhattan’

Couple working with Mattel on Barbie same-sex wedding set

Soaring suicides are another sign of our toxic social disconnect

More U.S. Teens Are Vaping, But Use of Opioids, Alcohol Falls

Rebellious teens used to reach for cigarettes or alcohol. Now, marijuana is increasingly their first choice, a new study reveals.

….Doctors can’t explain it

The church needs to be—a community that calls our young adults into the body, not as passive recipients, but as active members

How Apologetics Can Address the Six Reasons Why Young People Leave the Church

I believe the following four principles capture a biblically grounded vision of what ministry to youth should entail

Here are 5 ways that youth ministry has changed since 1995

Much of our modern life leaves us less connected with people and more connected to simulations of them

4 Ways To Be A Good Grandparent Over The Holidays

“Mystery” toys that kids peel open and cast aside speak volumes about consumer culture

Why the Movie “Eighth Grade” Is Great for Digital Citizenship

Book: “Cameron Cole candidly offers practical and biblical advice for those who mourn in Therefore I Have Hope

7 Ways To Get to Christmas Without a Total Meltdown

Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going

But the greatest casualty of outrage may be judgment itself

Historically, the shape is a “J” for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol of his resurrection

Parent and Teacher Guide (Video)

Tumblr 18+ Content Ban Causes Rise In Pedophilia On Twitter!?

Teens and young adults who ate with their family more tended to eat more fruits and vegetables and less fast or takeout food.

A single season of high school football may be enough to cause structural changes to a teen’s brain

As the college semester nears the end, an innovative experiment has shown the benefits of averaging eight hours of sleep for five nights during final exams week

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 going somewhere in life,”

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold you with my righteous right hand.”

The “JESUS” film has been used in 7.5 billion gospel presentations. It is the most watched movie in history

We need to be aware of the temptation to indulge pride in front of our real and imagined online audience

5 Reasons Why 12 Year Olds Shouldn’t Have Social Media

Teens….express concern that these sites lead to drama and social pressure

Rider understands some may view the decision as a “form of exclusion.” wanted to be “faithful to our values of inclusion.”

While sex clearly belongs in this category- so does the relationship between science and faith. But first, Love

Harvard grad student told to move out after roommates find her legally owned firearms ‘uncomfortable’

More than 20 percent of high school students use electronic cigarettes, risking nicotine addiction, lung damage and the temptation to try traditional smokes, according to a new report.

New research contradicts the commonplace advice to avoid showing conflict and strong negative emotions around one’s children. It may be better to express negative emotions — in a healthy way — rather than hiding feelings.

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You can’t be a serious-about-faith-and-nurture parent, youth worker, pastor, or educator and not be concerned.

The generation now entering the workforce is sober, industrious and driven by money. They are also socially awkward and timid about taking the reins

Petite ‘n Pretty: The Makeup Brand Winning Over Gen Z Influencers

Mostly, kids are using social media to brag and talk about their families

Noise restrictions? Amplified sound ordinances? These are things of the past. Take back your musical freedom and throw an event anywhere your singing heart desires.