Teen who skipped school to play video games goes through treatment in the wilderness

Opened to to Billboard about reinventing herself and leaving her pot-smoking, partying ways behind her

Things I’m learning from Miley Cyrus and about myself

Cyrus added that as she gets older, she understands the effect music has on the world

Greg Stier

7 videos, each one seeding conversation about the 7 vital changes I’d make

Children and adolescents would prefer that their parents limit what is shared about them online

“My 16-year-old wants Instagram and I won’t let her have it. Is that bad?”

The Digital Diet Of American Teens…. A helpful Infographic

Posting constant updates on the social network could reveal emotional stress

Amazon predicts products from Disney and Little Tikes will top toy sales this summer as movie-themed and STEM products continue to grow in popularity

Fix these mistakes and watch what happens

MS-13 makes money from extortions, kidnappings, drug and weapons trafficking and human trafficking

Millennials, with their built-in technology skills, may be the biggest culprits for sending off signals they don’t mean to when interacting with someone face-to-face

CDC

When you’re a skinny child of fifteen, with braces from ear to ear, you doubt that you will ever be appealing,”

Speak truth in love and graciousness, and still have those students feel like they want to come back after that conversation is done

So how do we lead activities that all types of students can be good at, and at the same time, be really fun?

Besides the moments in ministry where I have gone and put my foot in my mouth…

Have you made a bucket list for your summer activities yet? I’m sure you’ll find fun things to do with kids on this list

With recent legalization of medical marijuana…Please keep your medicine out of the hands of children and teens

11-year-old who killed himself after prank laid to rest

Died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event

Transgenderism was more prominent and persistent amongst children when promoted by adults

A growing a number of scientists are becoming concerned about its toxic effect on real relationships

It’s been called a Breathalyzer for texting

Pigheaded people expect others to adapt to them

Watch this pro-life teen destroy Teen Vogue over their post-abortion ‘gift guide’

A Fresno State University professor was recently caught on camera scrubbing pro-life message off of the sidewalk and encouraging several of his students to do the same

The parents get so caught up in their own struggles that they don’t pay attention/realize what their kids are going through.

A Colorado children’s hospital saw 4 times as many marijuana-intoxicated teenagers land in its ER or urgent care centers following legalization of recreational pot in that state

…more likely to show signs of depression in seventh grade, and abuse substances like alcohol, marijuana or tobacco in 10th grade, researchers say

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

The $500,000 Trend Spinning The Toy Industry Upside Down

New Standalone Social Video Brand All About Beauty

Police, are currently investigating a series of disturbing phone calls received by teens who posted ads offering babysitting and tutoring services

Shocking video emerged showing vicious fight between students and parents

Parents still have a huge influence. And moms play a major role in the development and nurturing of kids in a media-filled world

Forget those smug British royals..enter Prince Sverre Magnus, 11, who busted into a dab during the 80th birthday celebrations of his grandparents

That’s what you get for posting a profanity-laced YouTube video of yourself playing…in one of Russia’s holiest places

Tied to thousands of fatal overdoses in the U.S.

Can the other three kids be taken away?

“Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.”

“a fantastic and thought-provoking post”

Many things aren’t the way they used to be and yet some things are as they have always been.
So it is with purity

With legalization of marijuana happening in a growing number of states, it’s easy for kids to buy the lie that marijuana is safe, harmless

From 2008 to 2015, suicidality and serious self-harm nearly doubled among children aged 15 to 17 years presenting to a hospital

Cyrus added that as she gets older, she understands the effect music has on the world.

The winners

Avoid Being a “Distracted” or “Annoying” Parent

Jonathan McKee

Cops said the boy pulled the firearm from his waistband, aimed it at the officers and walked toward them. He refused their demands to drop the weapon,

The soundtrack for this teen suicide may in some ways be more problematic than the show itself

‘This is so so important- our young girls need to hear these things. It is both reassuring and inspiring to have a role model like you sharing such a positive message.’

In 2015 Amnesty International estimated at least 2,000 women and girls had been abducted since the start of 2014

Ap

Models must now provide a doctor’s note when applying for jobs. The aim is to fight eating disorders and inaccessible ideals of beauty

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Ashley Graham didn’t always have it easy when it came to love.

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

Nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a new survey has found.

New research contradicts the popular wisdom, finding that youth violence has sharply declined over the last decade

40 to 50% of kids who are connected to a youth group when the graduate high school will fail to stick with their faith in college

In an older, little book called How to Have a Happy and Successful Ministry…

Suicide is the #3 killer for kids ages 10-14, and #2 for ages 15-24. Chances are,…

After more than four hours of contentious debate, the student government rejected a proposal to divest from companies that do business with Israel

They have enough money to provide every undergraduate student with a full-ride scholarship for the next 51 years…

“All social media is is a conduit for attention,”

While I have always realized the need for a team in my ministry, I have struggled a lot to hand things over to a team.

Tim Elmore

Students are already in summer mode. Are you ready for them?

Greg Stier

There are a number of passages within both the Koran and Hadiths that address homosexuality Islam goes beyond merely disapproving of homosexuality…

We collected questions about the new Journey Advocates curriculum and sat down with Steve Kozak, Director of Awana Youth Ministries, and asked him for answers to the most popular questions

Intentionality is key. As students embark on the life-changing transition into university life, youth workers will do well in walking with them before they walk through the doors of our youth rooms for the last time as our students

Over 1.9 million children under 18 years old in Cal live in a household with at least one undocumented family member. Based on U.S. Census figure…

A SECRET document shows in scary detail how Facebook can exploit the insecurities of teenagers using the platform

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Notes: This You Lead pre-Orange Conference breakout sessions was lead by Ashley Bohinc

Walt Mueller

Cannabis in other ways during adolescence may serve as a catalyst for schizophrenia in individuals already susceptible to the disorder

The nonconsensual practice, which is called “stealthing,” is on the rise, according to a new report in Columbia Journal of Gender and Law.

Maybe you have been there before…So, what do you do? How do you find motivation when it is gone? Here is what I did.

The runway stars had promoted the Fyre Festival as a must-attend entertainment event on their Instagram accounts and starred in a flashy video campaign

“It was supposed to be the most glamorous event of the year, with all the selfie opportunities..social media influencer could dream of,”

Watch Selena Gomez Lead Worship at Hillsong and Talk About Her Relationship With God!

Some mental health experts say the show, “13 Reasons Why” could pose health risks for certain young people, such as those who have suicidal thoughts.

Regulate meals, bedtime and screen time — and not only improve their child’s emotional health, but also cut down on the likelihood of obesity.

Forgetting content from a stressful math class may be one way to protect an individual’s belief that they are good at math

“Over the Hill” youth workers have learned that the little hills will trip up a ministry repeatedly, until they grow into a mountain that completely stand in the way of ministry

Justin Knowles

TeenSafe lets you keep a watchful eye on your child’s online activities so they don’t become another victim of internet predators or bad influences

Dozens of states have amended child-pornography statutes in recent years in response to teen sexting

Facebook posts suggest the fight was premeditated

A new national campaign against “Female Genital Mutilation” that is commonplace in some immigrant communities

There were also 3,500 shootings, mostly concentrated in poor sections of the city with rampant gang and drug-related violence

Teens need mentors

Summer’s Biggest Movies…and the Themes in Them

Too much screen time. It’s a problem all parents face. It’s not about parental control. It’s about teaching them to manage their own time

Takeover robbery: 40 to 60 teens swarm train, hold up riders

This book has been the most useful in understanding how to incorporate faith into the nitty-gritty everyday moments of life within the home and family