Tag Archive for communication

Teach Doctrine and Theology to Your...

on January 7, 2014 by

Your students learn trigonometry in school…they can handle theology in church

Flashback: Dad, Can I Download Katy...

on January 7, 2014 by

what kind of guidance can we offer our kids who want to download it?

Connected Culture Could Be Bad for Your...

on January 6, 2014 by

83% of Amercians wish they had more time to spend with family

Tablets at the Table

on January 5, 2014 by

Parents may want to limit electronic media at mealtime

Parents Are Unaware Of Divorce’s...

on December 31, 2013 by

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

New Year’s Prevention

on December 31, 2013 by

New Year’s resolutions for parents of teens

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

Why YOU-th Pators Should Apologize To...

on December 26, 2013 by

When our kids know that we as parents make mistakes too and need forgiveness it helps them grow in their walk with…

Top 10 Artists Shazam Expects To Break...

on December 7, 2013 by

Based on the songs over 400 million users who have Shazamed it? Here’s the list

Nelson Mandela’s Impact on Music,...

on December 6, 2013 by

“Nelson Mandela is, for me, the single statesman in the world,”

Teen Texting: The Ruin of Romance

on December 4, 2013 by

“The dependency we have on interaction thru social media has gotten pretty ridiculous!”
Christine Ibrahim

How Can You Make a Student Care Enough...

on November 25, 2013 by

Intrinsic motivation (motivation that comes from within)

THE MEAN TEEN

on November 22, 2013 by

E-Venge: Selfies, Revenge Porn, Teens and Cyberbullying

How Do We Hear God?

on November 15, 2013 by

“God has told me the reason you’re sick/divorced/infertile/unemployed is because of this thing you did wrong”

Healthy Living

on November 15, 2013 by

The Heresy We Love

4 Truths About The Gospel You Must Teach...

on November 15, 2013 by

How intentional are you when it comes to incorporating the gospel into every area of your ministry?

Getting Stronger With Your Speaking

on November 7, 2013 by

by Christopher Wesley

13-Year-old ‘X Factor’ Contestant...

on October 10, 2013 by

‘God’s my center….

Today’s Cultural Theologians

on October 9, 2013 by

Jeff Bachman: Breakout session at the National Youth Workers Convention

‘People Don’t Use Words Any...

on October 8, 2013 by

A Teenager Tells Us How To Use Emojis Properly

Rev. Billy Graham: “My Hope America”

on October 7, 2013 by

What is the biggest spiritual danger America currently faces?…It is called a ‘trendy faith.’

The YouTube Music Awards Are Coming!

on October 3, 2013 by

Sunday, November 3. Jason Schwartzman will be hosting it

Do You Use an Ipad or Paper Bible When...

on October 1, 2013 by

….It May Matter More Than You Think

Understanding Teens And Tweens On The...

on September 30, 2013 by

The awareness that you seem to be missing these social cues that everyone knows and expects you to know

Texas Tackles Teen Pregnancy Without...

on September 30, 2013 by

The campaign focuses on the delay of sexual activity as a way to decrease the teen birth rate and the rate of…

Boring Them to Death

on September 20, 2013 by

Jonathan McKee: “Long boring sermons just don’t work.”

View of Womanhood

on September 12, 2013 by

A Grown-Up, Not Sexed-Up

Why Readers of The Youth Culture Report...

on September 10, 2013 by

Mark Oestreicher

When Should Parents Stop Helping Their...

on September 9, 2013 by

How Parents Can Foster Responsibility in Their Adult Children, and Keep Their Hard-Earned Money

Why Readers of The Youth Culture Report...

on September 9, 2013 by

 

Mark Oestreicher

 

Let me be blunt about this: I totally dig The Youth Culture Report. I’m constantly recommending it to youth workers. I…

SCHOOLS INTRODUCE MASTURBATION IN FOURTH...

on August 29, 2013 by

Parents, do you know your elementary school’s masturbation education policy?

Lessons From the 2013 VMAs. . . Disney...

on August 28, 2013 by

Walt Mueller

The Dopamine High

on August 28, 2013 by

From Social Networking to Survival

Celebrating The Capabilities Of Early...

on August 27, 2013 by

By Adam McLane

YouthWorkers Lessons From The Little League World Series

 

It’s the bottom of the 5th inning, the score is tied at 4,…

Flashback: One Alarming Trend In Youth...

on August 27, 2013 by

How culture is shifting the language and thought processes of teenagers away from any connection to biblical truth or thought

Selfies Are ‘Damaging’ Young...

on August 26, 2013 by

Selfies are ‘damaging’ and leave young people vulnerable to abuse, claims psychologist

Teen Charged In ‘Thrill Kill’ Has...

on August 23, 2013 by

“90% of white ppl are nasty. #HATE THEM.” “Ayeee I knocced out 5 woods since Zimmerman court!

Sleep Texting

on August 23, 2013 by

The Trouble With Sleep Texting

Georgia Tech student on epic welcome to...

on August 23, 2013 by

Nick Selby talks about viral video

Ga. Tech student welcomes freshmen with ...

on August 23, 2013 by

“an absolutely enthusiastic and motivational welcome” for the entering Freshman

Talk with Your Kids about Drinking

on August 1, 2013 by

Jonathan McKee

Reaching the Interconnected Disconnected

on July 24, 2013 by

You, Your Family and the Internet,

Rapper Lupe Fiasco On Zimmerman Verdict

on July 15, 2013 by

System relies on reasonable doubt, not on emotions

What makes a youth ministry exemplary?

on July 9, 2013 by

Dr. Wes talks about the findings from his book, The Spirit and Culture of Youth Ministry

How To Reach Preteens This Summer

on July 9, 2013 by

Discover the ONE THING you can do to reach preteens this summer that requires litte effort and planning on your part

Mark DeVries: Keep Your Young People by...

on July 5, 2013 by

Getting older Christians involved in the lives of younger ones

10 Things We Should Know About Our Kids

on July 3, 2013 by

All advice is autobiographical…

If Your Teens Are On Social Media, You...

on July 1, 2013 by

Start talking long before your teen is handed a smartphone and gains access to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

What If My Daughter Wants To Enter An...

on July 1, 2013 by

What may seem like natural, age-appropriate self-consciousness can take root under such blunt criticism as “U.G.L.Y.”

Best Practices for Using Social Media to...

on July 1, 2013 by

Elle Campbell

Parents Can Change WA’s Dangerous...

on June 27, 2013 by

Parents who talk to their children about alcohol can positively influence their behaviour

Hip’ Teachers May Feel Out Of...

on June 24, 2013 by

Incorporating forms of popular culture into the classroom provides a “meeting place” where students and teachers can share their expertise

Millennial respect

on June 23, 2013 by

I see Millennials, struggle with the transition into the adult world and a huge part of that is figuring out what respect…

Why Students Don’t Engage With The...

on June 11, 2013 by

The most effective way of drawing people to Christ is first through Christ-centered community

Trying—and Failing—to Host an...

on June 10, 2013 by

“Every one of my friends smokes weed and drinks, Mom. Every one you’ve ever seen.”

Marilyn Manson To Paris Jackson

on June 10, 2013 by

Marilyn Manson Makes Sweet Offer to Paris Jackson After Her Suicide Attempt

We’re Gonna Be Blunt

on May 30, 2013 by

The Truth About Marijuana

HOMIE HOPPER?

on May 23, 2013 by

How out of touch are you with teen slang and social video apps

Why #FitchtheHomeless Backfires

on May 21, 2013 by

what homeless men and women really think of #FitchtheHomeless

Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries...

on May 21, 2013 by

Abercrombie And Fitch’s Semi-Apology Didn’t Go Over Too Well

Is Warning Teens About Dangerous Stunts...

on May 16, 2013 by

THE YOUTH CULTURE REPORT BLOG

The Problem With Tolerance

on May 14, 2013 by

How have you seen the cultural call of tolerance limit the role of mentors to this generation of students?

5 Ways to Help Parents Pass On Faith to...

on May 14, 2013 by

Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids

5 More Ways to Help Parents Pass on...

on May 14, 2013 by

Parents are the most influential person in your children’s faith journey, lets equip them to be spiritual leaders for their kids

“I Met Him on Instagram”

on May 14, 2013 by

It started with my daughter’s Instagram account. I Didn’t Even Know She Had It

Should I Just Smash My Kids Phone

on May 14, 2013 by

Doug fields & Jonathan Mckee Team Up To Help Parents Teach Their Kids Responsibility

The Hyperconnected Teenager [infographic...

on May 13, 2013 by

We are living in a hyperconnected culture. Every teenager I work with has a smart phone with multiple social media apps

Jets Release..Tebow Tweets: Proverbs 3:5...

on April 30, 2013 by

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him,…

Pre-College Parental Chat May Reduce...

on April 12, 2013 by

“The research shows parents do influence a teen’s decisions about drinking, even at this age,”

Chris Brown on Justin Bieber: ‘I...

on April 4, 2013 by

You don’t have nobody that’s gonna say, ‘Hey, bro, you look whack right now’

Yahoo Buys Mobile News App Summly From...

on March 26, 2013 by

“I’ve still got a year and a half left at my high school,”

Family Dinners Can Bolster Teens’...

on March 23, 2013 by

…Such gatherings contributes to good mental health in adolescents

Millennials Act Way Too Immature At The...

on March 21, 2013 by

New research from the Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania

Digital Bible Reaches 100 Million...

on March 20, 2013 by

Faith Comes By Hearing

“I Don’t Want My Kids’ Privacy...

on March 19, 2013 by

Time To Opt Out of Creepy Fed Ed Data-Mining Racket

Is It Ever Okay To Keep A Secret For A...

on March 14, 2013 by

Keeping a student’s secret has real ramifications.
Make sure you know what you’re doing

Facebook Reveals Secrets You Haven’t...

on March 12, 2013 by

An extensive academic study

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?

How to Speak Tumblr to Teens

on March 9, 2013 by

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To Stem Juvenile Robberies In NY

on March 4, 2013 by

Outreach: Police Trail Youths Before the Crime

New Study: Alcohol Brands Underage...

on February 28, 2013 by

Alcohol is responsible for 4,700 deaths a year among young people and 70% of high school students have consumed alcohol

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

on February 25, 2013 by

The conversations should start as early as fifth grade

Student Behind Rutgers’ Post-it...

on February 25, 2013 by

Inspiring Post-it notes have been showing up around the Rutgers University campus for months

Teens Drive Pheed to #1 Social App

on February 22, 2013 by

A New Way For Teens To Express Themselves

4 Big Excuses Youth Workers Make

on February 20, 2013 by

From elders board to God whats your excuse?

EMMETT TILL’S FAMILY REACTS TO LIL...

on February 19, 2013 by

The Ku Klux Klan would be very proud of Lil Wayne

Flipping Lesson Learned?

on February 10, 2013 by

Teen released after apologizing for flipping off judge

Streamy Awards to Feature Vanilla Ice,...

on February 4, 2013 by

The Streamy Awards categories for music, news, drama, comedy, fashion and more

LOVE STUCK: THE MEANDERING PATH FROM...

on January 23, 2013 by

8 in 10 18-24 year old viewers say they wish that “dating were more common than just hooking up.”

Ros-Lehtinen Wants More Answers To Help...

on December 11, 2012 by

State Department Responds To Ros-Lehtinen, Fails To Explain What Efforts Are Being Undertaken

Beyond Small Talk in Youth Ministry

on December 7, 2012 by

Connecting with Teenagers through Active Listening and Conversations that Matter

Study: TV a Unifying Force For Families

on December 7, 2012 by

TV allows all family members to watch their favorite shows together

MTV: Buckwild

on December 3, 2012 by

MTV to debut ‘Buckwild’ in ‘Jersey Shore’ slot on Jan. 3 — EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

10 Keys to Improving Your Relational...

on November 28, 2012 by

How to invest and develop relationships with your students

Full Audio From The Summit Now Available

on November 12, 2012 by

Individual downloads of audio recordings as well as all of the video will be added

Growing Up Autistic

on November 9, 2012 by

Teen Author Publishes First Book

Fathers Matter

on November 5, 2012 by

The role of father’s in adolescent sexual education

Smartphone Sex?

on November 2, 2012 by

Teens who use smartphones may engage in more sex

Flashback: 1 in 4 Teens Has Never Met of...

on October 25, 2012 by

Teens spend 17 hours a week on internet

10 Facebook Ideas For Your Church

on October 24, 2012 by

Inward Youth Group Outreach