Tag Archive for adolescence

Why Teens Compulsively Use Social Media

on April 6, 2014 by

To Live in a Fantasy World of No Consequences

Marko’s Book List

on April 5, 2014 by

WHAT’S ON MY “TO READ” STACK, AND A RECOMMITMENT TO READ

Anonymous Social Media App Poses Dangers...

on April 4, 2014 by

Regardless of any “anonymity”…do have the ability to trace messages back to the point of origin

Engaging Culture in an Age of Hyper...

on April 4, 2014 by

If we are called to be missional, we must engage cultural contexts, and this requires…

Watch Out: SnapHack Saves Your Snapchats...

on April 4, 2014 by

Next time you use Snapchat, remember that someone on the other end might be saving your private stuff

Young Catholic America: The Faith Lives...

on April 3, 2014 by

If parents make faith important in kids teen years, they will probably keep the faith in their adult years

Student Ownership Of Ministry (Watch Now...

on April 3, 2014 by

YS Idea Lab- Tim Eldred

THE DRUGGING OF THE AMERICAN BOY

on April 3, 2014 by

Nearly 20% of all American boys will be diagnosed with ADHD, by the time they reach high school

Many U.S. Kids Lack Secure Attachment,...

on April 2, 2014 by

Infants who do not form strong bonds with their parents are more likely to be aggressive, defiant, and hyperactive as adults

Over 70% Of Young People Never Read The...

on March 31, 2014 by

The issue we are facing in the UK – where the context is very similar to Australia – is whether Christianity can…

Selfie Addict Took TWO HUNDRED A Day &...

on March 27, 2014 by

I finally realised I was never going to take a picture that made the craving go away and that was when I…

The Anti-Selfie Movement Now Has A...

on March 27, 2014 by

“Join the anti-revolution and stop taking pictures of yourself.”

The New Teen Selfies, The Uglier The...

on March 25, 2014 by

We’ve created this culture where you’re constantly comparing yourself to other people, or images you see in the media or in the…

In the Aftermath of Teen Suicide, Part 2

on March 25, 2014 by

Working Toward Prevention

Teen Movies Hit People

on March 20, 2014 by

New Documentary Beyond Clueless Looks At The Impact Of Teen Movies

To Keep Teenagers Alert, Schools Let...

on March 19, 2014 by

Teenagers are developmentally driven to be late to bed, late to rise

Duke Porn Star Belle Knox “I am still...

on March 19, 2014 by

She has first year at Duke paid for

Millennials & Fame: Infographic...

on March 14, 2014 by

When they were younger, fame carried more weight, and as they have aged it has become less appealing

Why Teens Compulsively Use Social Media

on March 10, 2014 by

To Be….

Low-income Home Strife Drives Earlier...

on March 9, 2014 by

Medical Xpress

Leading Students To Justice

on March 6, 2014 by

YS Idea Lab: Brooklyn Lindsey

Swift Response Before Transgender Teen...

on March 6, 2014 by

The student acknowledged he had made up the story during the follow-up interview

Update: The Prodigal Daughter Who Sued...

on March 5, 2014 by

“I don’t want your rules but I want everything and you to pay for it”

3 Wins Of A Youth Ministry Built On...

on March 5, 2014 by

by Josh Griffin

Andy Stanley Gives Guidelines For...

on March 5, 2014 by

6 Guidelines for communicating the Scriptures to a Biblical illiterate, skeptical student

Teens’ Brain Structure May Be Altered...

on March 4, 2014 by

..nicotine, creating a well-worn pattern of craving and satisfaction that’s difficult to break

US Teens Using Game Consoles More for...

on March 2, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

Senators Introduce Bill to Limit E...

on March 1, 2014 by

It doesn’t help the cause of e-cigarettes that they come in candy-like flavors bubblegum and strawberry

The Facebook Ads Teens Aren’t...

on February 28, 2014 by

Nude Webcams and Diet Drugs..How can Facebook say we’re going to protect your kids

study children of older fathers have...

on February 28, 2014 by

Developing (ADHD) psychosis, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, substance abuse and failing grades in school

New Research About Teens, Social Media, ...

on February 27, 2014 by

Fuller Youth Institute

Did the Abstinence Movement Actually...

on February 25, 2014 by

What kind of impact might our culture have had on students if there had not been a sexual abstinence movement in

Frequent School Moves May Harm Kids&...

on February 24, 2014 by

Feelings of isolation can lead to brain changes that increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in vulnerable youngsters

UNFILTERED

on February 23, 2014 by

Equipping Parents for an Ongoing Conversation about Internet Pornography

7 Media-Savvy Skills All Parents Need in...

on February 23, 2014 by

Everyday there’s some new thing we parents need to figure out,here are smart strategies for managing your kids

Early puberty linked to higher substance...

on February 23, 2014 by

Surveyed 11- to 17-year-olds about their substance use during the prior three months.

generation like

on February 22, 2014 by

What happen when the traditional teenage quest for identity and connection occurs online?

Teenagers: From Self-Absorbed To Self...

on February 17, 2014 by

Giving believers genuine hearts for others is one of the antidotes to moralistic therapeutic deism

Violent Video Games Can Stunt Moral...

on February 15, 2014 by

those who played..for three hours or longer each day were detached from the outside world

Teens’ Relationship With Parents...

on February 15, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

Honoring Your Parents While Disagreeing...

on February 14, 2014 by

“We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.”

barbie si swimsuit unapologetic campaign...

on February 13, 2014 by

Feminists have long taken an issue with Barbie – and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit

COPS: Naked Woman Jumps Out Boy’s...

on February 12, 2014 by

Gonzalez snuck into the home after the boy’s mother fell asleep. The boy said he consumed alcohol

Bold Parenting: Book Review

on February 10, 2014 by

Bold Parenting: Book Review By Mike Liebler

Lars’ goal is to help parents focus on the meaning of “bold” faith and
reevaluate their…

Does Technology Diminish Social Skills?

on February 10, 2014 by

Your fourteen year old will never be an adult the way you are an adult today

UK: Generation Stress

on February 10, 2014 by

Thousands of children aged 10 and under are being treated for depression, stress and anxiety

Social media break ups

on February 10, 2014 by

UK: 54% of individuals who ended a relationship in the last two years said social media played a role

Does College Cause Young Adults to Lose...

on February 7, 2014 by

FactChecker flashback

What “Selfies” Truly Are to...

on February 6, 2014 by

A way to control how we are seen and by whom

Coping with Suicide in Your Youth Group

on February 5, 2014 by

Suicide is something you will never be prepared for

5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually...

on February 2, 2014 by

100% of the images you see of models and celebrities are altered

1 in 25 U.S. Teenagers Have Attempted...

on January 31, 2014 by

HomeWord

How To Respond To The 3 Stages Of...

on January 31, 2014 by

YS Idea Lab – Chap Clark

Dad with cancer writes daughter 826...

on January 29, 2014 by

She has been saving the notes..trying to save a piece of me

Being A Teen In 2013

on January 28, 2014 by

2013 In Review

Smoking, Sniffing, Snorting, and Sipping

on January 27, 2014 by

Teens Go to Great Length for a High

Three Major Faith and Culture Trends for...

on January 26, 2014 by

Millennials trust institutions more than older Gen does….excpet for the Church!

teen celebrity meltdowns

on January 26, 2014 by

Is a culture of teens gone wild to be expected?

Introducing iParent.TV – keeping...

on January 26, 2014 by

58% kids know how to hide online activities from parents.46% would change behavior if parents were paying attention

Justin Bieber arrested in Miami Beach

on January 23, 2014 by

DUI and drag racing

Brazil’s Latest Clash With Its Urban...

on January 23, 2014 by

“a political act, to tell society we belong to it, that we’re not on the margins of it.”

‘Duck Dynasty’ Inspires...

on January 22, 2014 by

Students are now forming “Duck Dynasty Clubs” to pray before lunch at schools

I Hate Porn

on January 21, 2014 by

Because it teaches a distorted view of sex to children b4 it can be explained by parents

What are teenagers sharing on social...

on January 21, 2014 by

For generations parents of teenagers have wanted to know about “the secret lives of teenagers”

Disney Star Bella Candie’s ads...

on January 20, 2014 by

“Candie’s isn’t selling clothes, it’s selling sex and teaching young girls to act seductively,”

Still Texting?

on January 20, 2014 by

OMG, That’s Already So Old-School

Justin Bieber bust could mean jail time,...

on January 20, 2014 by

California does not take vandalism lightly

#StopThighGap

on January 18, 2014 by

Why the Thigh Gap Obsession Needs to Stop Immediately

The Crisis in Black and Brown Youth...

on January 16, 2014 by

Close to half of the four million young people without work are African-American or Latino

11 Million Adolescence Fled Facebook

on January 16, 2014 by

Facebook has 4,292,080 fewer high-school aged users and 6,948,848 college-aged users than it did in 2011

Flashback: How Not to Talk to Your Kids

on January 16, 2014 by

The inverse power of praise

Make The Most Of The New Year pt.1

on January 16, 2014 by

George Lockhart: Youth Service Notes

Make The Most Of The New Year pt.2

on January 16, 2014 by

George Lockhart: Youth Service Notes

Teen Dies Saving Classmates From Suicide...

on January 15, 2014 by

“I saw Aitzaz trying to get hold of a guy and then there was a big explosion,” sacrificed his life to…

Twenty Ideas for Grandparents

on January 14, 2014 by

Sometimes the faith of grandparents actually “skips” a generation as grandchildren end up following in their faith..

Marijuana, Teenagers and Youth Ministry

on January 13, 2014 by

By Greg Stier

A 10 Year Vision of Coveting a...

on January 13, 2014 by

How can your church make a difference in a Middle Schooler’s life?

Canadian Teen Convicted of ‘...

on January 13, 2014 by

She has been found guilty of distributing child pornography

Kids of the past vs internet generation

on January 13, 2014 by

How 3 Different Generations Use The Internet

Flashback: Cheating and Bullying…

on January 9, 2014 by

It’s a bigger problem than you think – More than half 13 to 23-year olds admitted to looking up the answer to…

Watch Out for Walking Zombies

on January 8, 2014 by

Most Cell-Phone Owners Experience ‘Distracted Walking’

How To Delete Your Snapchat Account

on January 7, 2014 by

After the data leak from Snapchat, the only answer is to delete your account

New Middle School Sexting Study

on January 6, 2014 by

Sexting common, linked to sex among high-risk youth

Flashback: Lolli-Pots

on January 6, 2014 by

Candy Laced With Prescription or Illicit Drugs

Flashback: Teen Eating Disorders May...

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Young teens who binge eat and those who are fearful of weight gain may be more likely to become overweight later in…

Majority of Porn in U.S. is Viewed on...

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52% was viewed through a mobile device of that 14.7 billion visitors in 2013, That’s 1.68 million visitors an hour

Flashback: Top Ten Mistakes Christian...

on January 4, 2014 by

This will be difficult for some parents to read through

Firefighers rescued girl from...

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Girl Gets Stuck In Washing Machine While Playing Hide And Seek

Flashback: “Teens and Their View...

on January 3, 2014 by

Kenda Creasy Dean addresses the 2012 C3 Conference about teens faith: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism

Parents Are Unaware Of Divorce’s...

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Thirty-nine percent of the kids surveyed said they hide their feelings about the split from their parents

Study: Doctors and teenage patients...

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American teenagers are more likely..to get pregnant and contract STIs, the need for frank talk is clear

UK: OBESE children have been taken from...

on December 30, 2013 by

Hospitals show a 10-fold increase in obesity-related cases in the past 10 years and a sharp surge in fat-fighting operations

Child star transformations

on December 29, 2013 by

The year in pop transitions

UK: Why are so many middle-class...

on December 27, 2013 by

youngsters are conversing in..clumsy rap-speak derived, variously, from the West Indies, Mumbai, MTV and American reality TV starsDailyMail on Facebook

XXX The Impact of a Gift: Giving...

on December 26, 2013 by

Here are three things you can do right away to start protecting your family today

Teen Pot Use Could Hurt Brain and Memory

on December 22, 2013 by

Young pot smokers could be damaging brain structures critical to memory and reasoning

Teen Drugs, Smoking & Drinking from...

on December 21, 2013 by

Among eighth-graders, 15% said they had used drugs in the past year

Bullying Can Lead To Mental Health...

on December 19, 2013 by

Study

Book Review: “99 Thoughts for...

on December 16, 2013 by

9 Thoughts for Junior Highers by Mark Oestriecher and Brooklyn Lindsay is filled with 99 truths that every Junior Higher needs

Cutting Increasing Among Adolescents

on December 14, 2013 by

Study