What does a single mom do on a day like today?
Flashback: Teen Girls More Stressed Than Boys
…causes such as college prep tests and poor body image…
Orlando: Chick-fil-A did WHAT on Sunday?
Chick-fil-A doesn’t just serve chicken, they serve a community
3 Keys To Keeping Boundaries In Ministry
In fact, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain appropriate boundaries in ministry
Breath Of The Wild: Newest And Exciting Game
Nintendo New York Gave Fans A Chance To Experience Legend Of Zelda
How Do You Help The Single Dads In Your Church?
While single moms do make up the majority of single parents, single dad households are on the rise
Essential Youth Ministry: Relational Transformation
The purpose behind our actions is a significant factor in determining our success or failure
Teen Suicide Rates Up, Especially Among Young Girls #
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people 10-24 years old, according to CDC and Prevention
Are Today’s Teens Taking Less Risks? Values...
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) just released their brand new Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Stay-At-Home Moms With 4 Or More Kids Are “Very” Or “Extremely” Happy
For the first-of-its-kind survey, entitled, The Gig, the magazine asked 558 women who self-identify as stay-at-home moms various questions
Free Speech Permit?
N.C State’s policy of requiring students to obtain a permit before expressing themselves on campus is a violation of free speech
'Mirror's Edge Catalyst': Video Game
A game that puts the focus on fluid movement and combat rather than guns and superpowers
Teen Girls Tend To Choose Male Friends High In Empathy
Boys with strong empathy skills attracted an average of 1.8 more girl friendships than boys with lower levels of empathy
Study Finds Parents Should Avoid Comments On Daughter’s Weight
“Commenting on a woman’s weight is never a good idea, even when they are young girls,”
Just 40% Of Grads Think College Got Them Ready For A Career
Students, may underestimate their preparedness because they lack confidence or a sufficient understanding of what employers want
Yelling Dads Make Teenage Behavior Worse
How fathers interact with their children when disciplining them, has links to aggressive and delinquent behavior in later life.
Black Muslim Chases, Tackles White Trump Supporter ...Brags on Twitter
In the video, Houdini can be seen running sown and tackling a young white man wearing a red shirt
Father Speaks Out After Young Son Targeted By Anti-Trump Mob
..describe his family’s experience at San Jose rally
Fighting ISIS And Supporting The Christian Community Of Iraq
Help protect kids from the killings, rapes, and kidnapping. Visit www.sonsoflibertyinternational.com to learn how to help.
Increase In Living With Parents Driven By 25-34 Yr-Olds, Non-College Grads
For the first time in more than 130 years, 18- to 34-year-olds in the U.S. were more likely to be living in their parents’ home than…
Leak Of Nude Snapchat Drove Teen Girl To Suicide
Tovonna Holton’s (15) ex was angry about a breakup when he allegedly took an innocent video and turned it into revenge porn
“What Is Our Student Ministry Called To?”
We don’t need a new mission. We don’t need a new model. We need new ministry goals and an unrelenting commitment to how we reach those goals.
Teaching Techniques That Tantalize
Any question that is surprising, specific, and personal will get your students talking.
Teenager Snapchat Video Admitting To Murder From Cop Car
A Chicago teen charged with first-degree murder sent a Snapchat video from the backseat of a police car admitting he had killed his friend
Gender Ideology Putting Children At Risk
More than 60 leaders concerned about the mental health of American children have signed onto an open letter
Just Before Steph’s Biggest Game, Ayesha Curry Stands For Her Faith
In a world full of half-dressed celebrities willing to bare-all, Mrs. Curry’s powerful stand for modesty is a beautiful thing
20 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Pastor
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there are some things we are failing to prepare new pastors for
Church Mistakenly Employs Homeless Musician For 3 Years Thinking He Was New Youth Pastor
Wandering into the church..he was immediately assumed to be the new youth pastor, due to the guitar he was carrying and unkempt looks
Inside The World Of One 13-Year-Old Girl
What it’s like to grow up in the age of likes, lols and longing
What Are Your Goals For Students This Summer?
Paul Worcester shares a summer goals worksheet that he uses with students through Christian Challenge and Chico State University
The Decline Of The Manly Man
Younger American men are noticeably less likely than older men to say that they are ‘completely masculine’
Teens Curate Their Instagram Accounts, Over 25 Images is Now Uncool. Values
In early adolescence, between the ages of 13 and 15, teens are still fairly self-centered and are more likely to worry about a “perceived other,”
Social Media Likes Activate Reward Response in Teen Brain
The same brain circuits that are activated by eating chocolate and winning money are activated when teens see “likes” on their own photos or the photos of peers in a social network, according to new research
Alcohol Exposure During Adolescence Leads To Chronic Stress Vulnerability
I think what these studies are showing is that there are long-lasting effects from adolescent alcohol exposure, and it is not innocuou
Support From Family, Friends Important To Helping Prevent Depression In Teenagers
…also found that teenagers who had grown up in a difficult family environment were more likely than their peers to be bullied at school
SummerTime: These Are The 100 Deadliest Days For Teens
Memorial Day through Labor Day is the deadliest time for teen drivers
Teen's 4-Day Killing Spree Inspired By 'The Purge Movie,'
“The Purge Movie,” in which the United States government designates a 12-hour period where all crimes, including murder, are legal
I Promise. They ARE Listening
We can never fully know the way the Lord is working on their hearts. In our eyes it seems like they are disinterested and disconnected. This is not always true
4 Essentials In Being The Family Leader
“Communication has been the number one thing in our family,” Grammy Award-winning Michael W. Smith
Outrageous Tactics Used By DePaul University To Shut Down Conservative Speech
…it ordered the security providers to “stand down,” even as some Black Lives Matter advocates physically took control of a stage and threatened to punch the speaker in the face
Chewbacca Superstar Says She Wants To Use Her Influence For God
When I was 16, I had a vision and dream from the Lord about my future about being used for His glory. I didn’t understand…
5 Things Parents Do Not Know About Youth Pastors
The value parents add to a student ministry is immeasurable
Heavy Internet Use Leads to School Burnout in Teens
Researchers have found that excessive Internet use — essentially bordering on addiction — leads to school burnout in teens
China Kids Climb 2,625-Foot Ladder To School
A series of dramatic photos showing kids putting their lives on the line by climbing a 2,625-foot bamboo ladder to and from school
For Millennials, Living With Parents Edges Out Other Living Arrangements
For the first time in more than 130 years, adults ages 18 to 34 were slightly more likely to be living in their parents’ home than they were to be living with a spouse or partner in their own household
Growth Spurts Explain Why Tall Teen Boys Are So Clumsy
Boys, growth spurts can dramatically affect teens’ coordination, and new research has discovered why
Fatty Foods During Teen Years May Influence Later Breast Cancer Risk
Teens who eat high amounts of saturated fats or low amounts of healthier mono- and polyunsaturated fats tend to have denser breasts 15 years later, new research suggests
3 Tasks You Have To Add To Your Summer Calendar
While summer is a great time to change things, it can also be a missed opportunity if you don’t develop a plan. That means creating a calendar
Youth Minister Out Of Hospital After Double Lung Transplant
“I used to do gang ministry, life-and-death was always a reality but this became very real,”
Book: ‘An Other Kingdom’
…a powerful call to depart the consumer culture and return to a neighborly covenant culture
Hormone May Be Linked to Teenage Obesity
Obese teens may have lower levels of a weight-regulating hormone than normal-weight teens
Art therapy Provides Teens With A Lifeline
A night that could have ended in trouble for two teens evolved into a program that works to prevent suicide
Marijuana Use Among Teens Declines Despite Widespread Legalization
National Survey on Drug Use and Health: A survey of more than 216,000 adolescents from all 50 states
Cops Pull Over Minivan Full of Drinking, Smoking Amish Teens Going 110 MPH
Troopers said that as they caught up with the speeding vehicle, they observed the teens throwing alcoholic beverages out of the windows
City Reportedly Forcing Cops To Provide Security For Beyonce
President of the Pittsburgh Fraternal Order of Police speaks out about boycott
Our Constitutional Right To Privacy Is Missing From Bathroom Debate
So before we sacrifice this constitutionally protected right at the altar of gender identity politics, let us consider the consequences
Learn About Freedom Of Speech And Religion
“Hillsdale deserves the appreciation of all who labor for freedom..” Ronald Reagan
Frightening 'Virtual Kidnapping' Phone Scam Targets Parents
Authorities say that these types of scammers are designed to catch parents off guard and prey on their emotions
Flashback: Why College Students And Teens Leave The Church
What is needed to bridge that gap between the youth and the church?
Flashback: The Book Of Common Prayer Is Still A Big Deal
Alan Jacobs explains why the nearly 500-year-old Anglican prayer book retains its influence, and why it should appeal even to (non-Anglican) evangelicals
Student Loans....Spending Spree
1 in 5 students graduating this year who carry debt used student loans to pay for expenses like vacations, dining out, and entertainment
Children, Youth Take Longer To Fully Recover From Concussion
8 and 16 are not only vulnerable to concussions, but because their brain is still developing, they are neurologically more fragile than adults
WHY TEENAGERS GET SUCKERED IN BY SOCIAL MEDIA DARES
Life-threatening social media challenges have taken the internet by storm and prompted warnings from public health officials
More Evidence That For Teens, Multitasking Results in Poorer School Performance
The more time teenagers spend splitting their attention between various devices, the lower their test scores in math and English tend to be
Teen Social Media Users More Likely to “Pick-and-Choose” Faith Beliefs...Values
This attitude runs counter to most religious traditions and, according to researchers, shows a level of non-commitment.