Tag Archive for Child

For the Kid Who Doesn’t Feel God

on May 26, 2014 by

…The Value of Community

Overweight Teens More Likely to be...

on May 25, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

Flashback: Happiness Drops For Preteen...

on May 23, 2014 by

At 11 years old, it seems as that’s the biggest drop

HelloFlo…Camp Gyno. Are You Ready...

on May 23, 2014 by

Tampons, pads, and candy delivered right to your youth group needs… Simplified, Period.

Parenting In The Gospel

on May 20, 2014 by

Tedd Tripp

How Many Students Are Really Leaving The...

on May 19, 2014 by

Are students leaving the church in droves? What can we do to stop the bleeding?

Happiness Drops for Girls During Preteen...

on May 17, 2014 by

The biggest drop in happiness is at age 11. Girls continue to get more unhappy until about 16

Rush Limbaugh Wins Author Of The Year...

on May 16, 2014 by

NY Times children’s bestseller list for 27 weeks and counting “Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims”

Parents Play Role in Teens’...

on May 14, 2014 by

Misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is one of the fastest growing drug epidemics in the United States

Exposure To Violence Declining Among...

on May 13, 2014 by

“It should be encouragement to people who have been working on this problem,”

UK: Parents ‘Worry Over School...

on May 13, 2014 by

40% of parents say their child has been involved in a near-miss while walking or cycling to or from school

Parents Protest Graphic Sex-Ed Book

on May 12, 2014 by

The book called, “It’s Perfectly Normal,” is for kids 10 and up

Mom Sacrificed… To Save Kids

on May 11, 2014 by

Their SUV was rolling toward a cliff and this mom did the unthinkable to save them

Bullied Teens Far More Likely to Bring...

on May 10, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

Frequent Nightmares May Indicate...

on May 10, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

High Antidepressant Dose Linked to...

on May 10, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

CDC Study: Kids Experience Fewer...

on May 8, 2014 by

Children in foster care had, by far, the worst outcomes

3 Easy Ways Your Youth Ministry Can Have...

on May 6, 2014 by

Ben Read

Flashback: How To Capture The Hearts Of...

on May 6, 2014 by

The goal isn’t to get them interested in the church, but rather to train them to… follow Him

Diabetes Rates Skyrocket In Kids And...

on May 5, 2014 by

The increase in type 2 diabetes appears to be driven by increasing rates of obesity, lack of exercise and low-quality diets

Life Is Stressful Enough Let Kids Be...

on April 29, 2014 by

School Cancels Kindergarten Play So Kids Can Focus on College Prep

10-Year-Old Girl Changes Her World

on April 27, 2014 by

Mall testing out fast and slow walking lanes

Parents Post Hilarious Frustrations Of...

on April 25, 2014 by

‘Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like if we’d just adopted a dog’

New Backlash Over Liz’s Bikinis...

on April 25, 2014 by

The designs put pressure on parents by attracting young girls to the notion of growing up too fast

Flashback: ‘Inappropriate’...

on April 25, 2014 by

Elizabeth Hurley’s Bikini Line For Young Girls Called ‘Disturbing’ And ‘Inappropriate’

Dad The Adventurer

on April 24, 2014 by

What sort of shared adventures are you willing to embark on with your son?

Kidnapped Boy, 10, Sang A Gospel Song...

on April 23, 2014 by

He sang the gospel song ‘Every Praise’ repeatedly until the man told him to get out of the car

Parents Prefer Phones To Kids?

on April 22, 2014 by

One child threw a parent’s phone down the toilet

‘Punished For Teaching Science’

on April 21, 2014 by

Popular Teacher Suspended for ‘Research and Development of Imitation Weapons’

10 Resources For Your Church To Fight...

on April 20, 2014 by

Look at the resources and figure out which ones will work for your ministry

When Parents Are The Ones Too Distracted...

on April 18, 2014 by

NPR News

Are Touchscreens Melting Your Kid’s...

on April 17, 2014 by

Our society is running a large-scale experiment with real children in the real world… the impact?

TV A Sleep Detriment In Children

on April 15, 2014 by

Television viewing and sleeping in a room with a television decrease total sleep time

Computerized Games Can Be Used To...

on April 12, 2014 by

it does suggest that specially designed video games can cause desired changes in executive functions

Parents Are More Aggravated By Their...

on April 12, 2014 by

by Jim Liebelt

Heaven Is For Real, Movie Claims

on April 10, 2014 by

The kid says he sat in Jesus’ lap. He asked them to sing “We Will, We Will Rock You,” but they declined

7 Survival Skills Every Kid Needs

on April 10, 2014 by

….and maybe every youth worker needs

The New Birds and Bees

on April 9, 2014 by

They apply no morality to any of this, beyond the gross immorality of judgement and the intrinsic good of tolerance and autonomy

Why Our Sons Are Having Sex

on April 9, 2014 by

The American Boy: From Superhero to Skirt Chaser

Youth Ministry Families and Internet...

on April 7, 2014 by

It’s not uncommon for me to hear addicted clients say, “I was a kid when I accidentally found pornography

Helping Your Kids Discover Their OWN...

on April 7, 2014 by

Parents want their kids to discover their own faith but they don’t want to force faith on them

New Rules For The Grown Ups

on April 4, 2014 by

The Rules We Create When We Lack Emotional Intelligence

Soldier Dad Warned His Daughter About...

on April 2, 2014 by

He warned her that there would be consequences if she failed to keep her room clean

“Startling Evidence Of Children&...

on April 2, 2014 by

Pornhub, was visited by 112,000 boys in the UK aged between 12 and 17

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…

Today’s Girls Love Pink Bows as...

on March 25, 2014 by

University of Mass., Boston, says toys that stimulate aggression are healthy for children

Kids’ Screen Time May Affect Their...

on March 21, 2014 by

“Parents should be involved with monitoring the media that their children are watching,”

Flashback: Homeschoolers Are Healthier,...

on March 19, 2014 by

44.5% of students who attend traditional schools don’t get enough sleep

The Message A Middle Schooler Probably...

on March 19, 2014 by

I think we owe it to them to give them a break

The Upside/Downside of Using Parents as...

on March 19, 2014 by

Rick Lawrence: So I asked our 180-member team of youth ministry advisors for their input…

Kids of Today Vs 70’s & 80&...

on March 18, 2014 by

how far we’ve come…Where will we be in 20 years?

How to Build Faith in Kids

on March 17, 2014 by

Recently, I spent a few hours with Chap Clark in a SYMC breakout session and he helped refine

Parents Are Warned Phone Addiction Could...

on March 11, 2014 by

73% of the adults used their phone at least once during each meal

Stop “doing your own thing”

on March 7, 2014 by

For whatever reason, those of us in kidmin just love writing curriculum

Viacom: “Kids of Today and Tomorrow”...

on March 7, 2014 by

Surveyed over 6,200 kids aged 9-14 across 32 countries–one of the largest studies of its kind

Boy Collects Sneakers To Help Kids With...

on March 7, 2014 by

The Max Cure Foundation to identify families who need financial assistance

Girl Scouts Urged To End Partnership...

on March 7, 2014 by

Product placement at its worst the Barbie patch would transform these girls into walking advertisements

3rd-Graders Caught Smoking Pot In Sonora...

on March 6, 2014 by

“(I’m) shocked. To be in third grade and have their own pipe,”

Donald Miller: The Right Way to Praise...

on March 5, 2014 by

When our identity gets tied up in success, we begin to fear failure or the loss of that status

Andy Stanley Gives Guidelines For...

on March 5, 2014 by

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

Hero Military Son Gives Because Dad Gave...

on March 4, 2014 by

Ohio 8-year-old turns $20 into priceless gift

8 Reasons Pre-Teens Disengage from...

on March 3, 2014 by

What we can do to prevent it

Strategy For Transitioning Pre-Teens...

on March 3, 2014 by

Some “Time Tips” you can do for a smooth transition

Flashback: Transitioning Preteens Into...

on March 3, 2014 by

You don’t want to see them slip through the cracks in the transition, so what do you do?

Consensual Photos

on March 1, 2014 by

People Magazine Is Joining Entertainment Tonight in Banning Paparazzi Photos of Celeb Kids

the educational future of 700 ny...

on February 28, 2014 by

De Blasio Kicks 700 Kids Out of High-Performing Charter Schools

Flashback: This dad just destroyed...

on February 28, 2014 by

How do you protect and guide your daughters through culture?

Obesity rates drop sharply for 2- to 5...

on February 26, 2014 by

Study

Russia Moves to Ban Child Beauty...

on February 26, 2014 by

Children judged on their physical appearance is damaging and exposes them to pedophiles

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

Bickering Parents Linked to Kids Brain...

on February 24, 2014 by

Jim Liebelt

SchoolChildren Exposed To Giant penis,...

on February 24, 2014 by

“There were kids walking by and looking and being confused,”

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

generation like

on February 22, 2014 by

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

Smart band for teens

on February 22, 2014 by

A modular bracelet designed to let young users send secret messages, unlock game levels..

The Norway Experiment A Little Boy...

on February 21, 2014 by

A campaign to provide warm clothing for displaced children in Syria

Test Could Predict Which Teen Boys Get...

on February 18, 2014 by

High cortisol levels and mild depression symptoms were up to 14 times more likely to suffer depression

I Hope My Son’s Life Is in Danger

on February 18, 2014 by

I was tempted for a moment to comfort him by saying that he may not actually die for his faith

Kid Genius!

on February 18, 2014 by

3-Year-Old Gets Into Mensa With IQ of Over 160

Pupils As Young As Six Act Out Drug And...

on February 14, 2014 by

I thought it was just a bit of swearing and some shooting…

Digital Device Use Leads To Eye Strain...

on February 13, 2014 by

The symptoms may include dry, red and irritated eyes, fatigue, eye strain, blurry vision, problems focusing, headaches, neck and shoulder pain

barbie si swimsuit unapologetic campaign...

on February 13, 2014 by

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

CONFESSION OF A CHRISTIAN WHO STILL...

on February 13, 2014 by

Growing up, I went on all the mission trips, camps, and retreats…

buzzing on caffeine

on February 12, 2014 by

3 out of 4 children drinking caffeine every day

Bold Parenting Book…Dr. Lars Rood

on February 11, 2014 by

Book Review By Mike Liebler

UK: Generation Stress

on February 10, 2014 by

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

The Youth Culture Report and V2H in...

on February 7, 2014 by

Health Clinic Pics

LEGO gender inequality?

on February 4, 2014 by

Girl’s letter to company complaining about gender inequality goes viral

5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually...

on February 2, 2014 by

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

‘TAYLOR HAS TWO MOMS’

on January 28, 2014 by

Disney Channel introduces its first lesbian couple on a kids’ show

pitchfork protests

on January 28, 2014 by

Farmer Faces $2M in Fines for Little Girls Birthday Party on Her Property

Kids Can’t Even Watch The Grammys

on January 27, 2014 by

Beyoncé slammed by parents after VERY risqué performance

Smartphones for Kids?

on January 27, 2014 by

“Do you know where your children are?”

On Masculinity and the War on Poverty

on January 27, 2014 by

The answer is not to “raise boys like we raise girls,”

NZ: School Ditches Rules and Loses...

on January 27, 2014 by

Society’s obsession with protecting children ignores the benefits of risk-taking

forgiveness

on January 27, 2014 by

What This Youth Pastor Did to His Wife and Unborn Son’s Killer

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

Hero Kid Gone

on January 23, 2014 by

8-Year-old boy saves 6 relatives in blaze before dying

Flashback: 10 Actions That Kids Learn...

on January 21, 2014 by

Doug Fields