Tag Archive for adolescence

Your Brain on Drugs

on March 13, 2013 by

Marijuana

Your Brain on Drugs

on March 13, 2013 by

Alcohol

Boy Who Threatened Suicide on Instagram...

on March 13, 2013 by

“Day of scheduled suicide, February 8th, 2013, my birthday.”
“I just felt like everything was worthless,”

How high dare we raise the bar for teens...

on March 13, 2013 by

The world is very OK with teens living average lives, but we shouldn’t be

Partnering with Parents in Youth...

on March 12, 2013 by

FREE Training Video – Part 1: First Thoughts

Seventeen Magazine Pushing Sex as a Drug...

on March 12, 2013 by

The sexualization of children is a runaway train—and they are being brought aboard

The Real St. Patrick

on March 12, 2013 by

You think your mission field’s tough …

5 Year Completed Study On At-Risk Teens...

on March 12, 2013 by

How do you discourage teenagers from drinking, doing drugs, fighting, joining gangs and getting knocked up?

Victoria’s Secret Goes After Teen...

on March 11, 2013 by

Girls these days are growing up way too fast and they’re missing out on those wonderful carefree years

A Detroit School Where Jesus Is Head of...

on March 11, 2013 by

Since 1991, Cornerstone has grown from 165 to 1,500 children—90% of whom go onto college or the military

A Student of the Culture: A Response

on March 11, 2013 by

Scott Tinman

Be A Student of the Culture

on March 10, 2013 by

Kurt and Josh helping you to be effective as a youth minister

How to Speak Tumblr to Teens

on March 9, 2013 by

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Mom Finds 7-Year-Old Daughter’s...

on March 9, 2013 by

Self Image

“PORN IS THE NORM”

on March 8, 2013 by

Links and resources for ministering to teens in “porn in the norm” culture

TEENS DISCIPLINED AFTER SPORTING ...

on March 7, 2013 by

BUT IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

To Smell Like the Gospel

on March 7, 2013 by

A Youth Pastor Puts His Talents to Work Offering Free cover-up Tattoos To Former Gang Members and Trafficked Women

10 Amazing Youth Innovators

on March 7, 2013 by

Kids deserve more credit than they get

SINGER CARLY RAE JEPSEN CANCELS BOY...

on March 6, 2013 by

I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level …

The HARLEM SHAKE at PLANET WISDOM

on March 5, 2013 by

Watch Mark Matlock and thousands of Students at PlanetWisdom do the Harlem Shake

Teens with Learning Disabilities Benefit...

on March 4, 2013 by

Helping to strengthen a teen relationships with parents and teachers may decrease their emotional and behavioral problems

French Fries Fad

on March 4, 2013 by

Teens in South Korea and Japan order huge portions of French fries for bizarre …

Character Counts: Ex-Del. Teen Pageant...

on March 4, 2013 by

Subject Of 2 Arrest Warrants In Md.

Fla. High School Student Reportedly...

on March 4, 2013 by

Education

Boot Camp for the Bi-Vocational Youth...

on March 4, 2013 by

Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2013

To Stem Juvenile Robberies In NY

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Outreach: Police Trail Youths Before the Crime

Using Service to Create a Servants Heart

on March 3, 2013 by

SYMC

Alabama Passes Historic School Choice...

on March 3, 2013 by

Education

Be Sick Be Loved

on March 2, 2013 by

John Acuff – SYMC 2013

SYMC 25 Lessons From 25 Years In Youth...

on March 2, 2013 by

Kurt Johnston

Why Public Schools Should Teach the...

on March 2, 2013 by

There are more than 1,200 references to Scripture in the works of Shakespeare

THE BIBLE

on March 2, 2013 by

Upcoming mini-series

Pre Conference Pt 2 Teaching the Bible...

on March 1, 2013 by

Duffy Robbins

Character Counts: Teachers Twitter Page...

on March 1, 2013 by

“Don’t put anything on the internet you would not put on the chalk board”

When Bullying Goes High-Tech

on March 1, 2013 by

Reflections on student ministry and technology in ministry

The Top 5 Music Videos that Students...

on March 1, 2013 by

Know what music that is filling your students ears and hearts

How Adulthood Is Like High School All...

on March 1, 2013 by

Churches need to recognize the awkward teenager inside each of us

5 Things a Divorcing Parent Can Do Right

on February 28, 2013 by

Your main focus should be on the kids…

Flashback: Even Amicable Divorces Result...

on February 28, 2013 by

Kids raised in happy, intact marriages are twice as likely to worship later in life than children whose parents divorce amicably

Character Counts: Miss Teen USA resigns

on February 27, 2013 by

Denies she is in online sex video

Pregnancy Rates By State

on February 27, 2013 by

Teen pregnancy rates are highest in New Mexico and lowest in New Hampshire

The Walking Dead

on February 27, 2013 by

Video Game Reviews

The “Total” Cost of Text...

on February 27, 2013 by

Some Teens Are Paying More Than Just A Monthly Bill

Bullying Brings Status

on February 27, 2013 by

An anti-bullying policy for youth ministry

Teens are Taking Their Hostilities Out...

on February 27, 2013 by

As Canadian Teens Become More Mobile Bullying Increases

Bullying Can Lead to Long-term Problems

on February 27, 2013 by

Childhood victims of bullying—along with bullies themselves—are far more likely to develop psychiatric problems than their peers

RESTAURANT OWNER FINDS DEDICATED TEEN...

on February 26, 2013 by

GUESS WHERE HE’S WORKING NOW

Bang with Friends…

on February 26, 2013 by

The app that helps turns Facebook friends into one night stands

Student Arrested After Failed ‘...

on February 25, 2013 by

Student Suspended for Organizing ‘Harlem Shake’ Flash Mob

Anxious Teens

on February 25, 2013 by

Why are today’s teenagers feeling so anxious?

Rihanna to Visit Barrington High School

on February 25, 2013 by

Barrington High School won the “Shine Bright Like a Diamond” contest

Parents, Just Say No To Sharing Tales Of...

on February 25, 2013 by

The conversations should start as early as fifth grade

Flashback: Binge Drinking…...

on February 25, 2013 by

Recognizing a Problem Affecting 1 in 5 High School Girls

Scheduling Your Spouse

on February 24, 2013 by

“Let’s be honest, you’re going to sacrifice your family for the ministry anyway.”

Does our Desired Youth Ministry ...

on February 24, 2013 by

Terry Linhart

Hells Angels Of Australia Recruiting...

on February 23, 2013 by

Bikers targeting teens who may have delved into drugs

Public Schools Installing ‘Panic...

on February 23, 2013 by

“You can’t help but think about your own children and the children that you were sworn to protect,”

Batwoman Gay Marriage Proposal

on February 22, 2013 by

DC Comics: “Marry me, Mags”

Dating Abuse Now Digital, Teens Report

on February 22, 2013 by

Digital technology provides a 24/7 platform for abuse

Teens Drive Pheed to #1 Social App

on February 22, 2013 by

A New Way For Teens To Express Themselves

Flashback:Teens Drinking

on February 22, 2013 by

New Research Reveals Impact Of Alcohol On Teens

The Most Well-Kept Teen Secrets

on February 22, 2013 by

What Your Teens Like Most and Least

Faith Ownership In Students: Part 1

on February 22, 2013 by

Active or Passive Learning?

Faith Ownership In Students: Part 2

on February 22, 2013 by

Putting Faith Into Practice

Faith Ownership In Students: Part 3

on February 22, 2013 by

Helping Unchurched Students

Rural Teens At High Risk For Pregnancy

on February 21, 2013 by

Rural counties one-third higher than the rest of the nation

Do Video Games Cause Violence?

on February 21, 2013 by

Exploring the line between violence in life and violence on the screen

Sandy Hook Shooter Tried To Emulate...

on February 21, 2013 by

Lanza was likely acting out the fantasies of a video game in killing 20 children and six adults at the school

Minivan Moms to Abolish Modern-Day...

on February 20, 2013 by

The average age of women who enter the business of sexual exploitation is 11-13

Flashback: More Students are Smoking Pot...

on February 20, 2013 by

15.6% of seniors from schools in the district said they had used weed more than ten times

Flashback: The Demise of Guys

on February 19, 2013 by

Boys are 30% more likely to drop out of school than girls

Texas Parents Agree Not to Pressure Teen...

on February 19, 2013 by

The teens mother herself had undergone numerous abortions, so her daughter should, too

9 PRIORITIES IN STARTING A YOUTH...

on February 19, 2013 by

ENTERPRISE, EVALUATION, ENGAGEMENT

Milestones of Faith

on February 19, 2013 by

Creating rhythms through rites of passage

Teens Rule The Web: Infographic

on February 19, 2013 by

Teens rule the web…but are they careful enough?

Sleep-Texting

on February 19, 2013 by

Teens have started sleep-texting

Teen Spurs Movie That Shines Spotlight...

on February 18, 2013 by

“She didn’t want to just graduate. She wanted to leave something that will help others.”

Student Entrepreneur Came Up With The...

on February 18, 2013 by

15-Year-Old Designs Unique iPhone Wallet Case

Half of Facebook Parents Joined To Spy...

on February 18, 2013 by

41% Are most interested in their kids status updates

The ‘Connection’ Between...

on February 15, 2013 by

Narcissism And Envy Were Possible Motivating Factors Columbine School Shooting

Young Girl Hatches Rescue Plan To Save...

on February 15, 2013 by

How One Teenager Decided to Help Save Her Families Home When Mom Got Sick

Top 10 Reasons Our Kids Leave Church

on February 15, 2013 by

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

on February 15, 2013 by

How Has Your Faith Changed?

Schools: The New Warzone?

on February 13, 2013 by

Wars. Guns. Fights.

MORPH: Middle School Conference

on February 13, 2013 by

Speaker: George Lockhart March 15-17 Lake Placid Fla

Teens and Divorce: The Kids are Not All...

on February 12, 2013 by

Young adults still need their parents psychological support

Teen Births Hit Record Lows in U.S. in...

on February 12, 2013 by

8% Drop in teen births

Kate Upton Nabs 2nd Straight SI Swimsuit...

on February 12, 2013 by

They love Kate because she is not super skinny

Students Suspended At Elementary School...

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“That’s not tag,” she added. “That’s assault.”

Young Adults More Stressed Than Other...

on February 11, 2013 by

52 percent saying that stress has kept them up at night

Snippet Culture

on February 11, 2013 by

I WANT MORE: Gavin Richardson

Photos from Open Boston

on February 11, 2013 by

ADAM MCLANE

Flipping Lesson Learned?

on February 10, 2013 by

Teen released after apologizing for flipping off judge

Alcohol putting teens at sex risk

on February 10, 2013 by

19% Had 3 or more sexual partners in the past year

DIGITAL DATING

on February 10, 2013 by

THE CATFISH PHENOMENON

Schools: The New Warzone?

on February 9, 2013 by

Wars. Guns. Fights.

Gun Violence: Will violent video games...

on February 8, 2013 by

Is the gun control debate impacting game makers?

‘Thigh gap’ Fixation Results In Teen...

on February 8, 2013 by

I Wish My Thighs Did’t Touch

Twitte-R

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Twitter slaps adult rating on Vine after raunchy videos

Children Face Online Sex Abuse With...

on February 7, 2013 by

Unsupervised teens with internet and social media enabled mobile phones most likely to access pornography and enabled adult predators to groom them