Tag Archive for family relationships

What to Do if Your Teen Is a Bully

on October 9, 2013 by

40% of middle school administrators and 20% at the high school level report bullying taking place on a daily or weekly basis

Today’s Cultural Theologians

on October 9, 2013 by

Jeff Bachman: Breakout session at the National Youth Workers Convention

YouTube Dad gone bad

on October 8, 2013 by

Supreme Court declines case about YouTube music video gone wrong

The Gap Year: A New Trend For Students

on October 7, 2013 by

Bridging the Gap Between High School and College, at a Price

“Thirteen”. . . Ten Years...

on October 4, 2013 by

Walt Mueller

Florida teen charged in underage sex...

on October 4, 2013 by

According to Florida law, a person under the age of 16 is not legally able to consent to sexual relations

Government Shutdown Highlights Need for...

on October 3, 2013 by

There’s a better way to meet the early education needs of children from low-income families

The decline of the American family

on October 2, 2013 by

Bill O’Reilly

Sticky Faith: Pedestal Parenting and...

on October 2, 2013 by

Parents are often anxious about faith conversations

Steve Argue Webcast Interview

on October 2, 2013 by

Processes, Pitfalls, and Aha’s of Implementing Sticky Faith

Is Katy Perry’s New Single A...

on October 2, 2013 by

I still believe that Jesus is the son of God,..also..extraterrestrials

Parents, Teens Have Different...

on October 1, 2013 by

“We’re trying to empower the parents to the best of our ability,”

Hero Dad Saves Daughter From Deadly Rock...

on October 1, 2013 by

Her dad jumped on top of her to protect her right at the last moment when the rocks were coming down, ..he…

‘Yo, I’m Driving. I’ll Text You...

on October 1, 2013 by

97 percent of teenagers know that texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them do it anyway

Social Skills ‘Key To Good Start...

on September 30, 2013 by

Play-based approach not only supports children to achieve in their early years but throughout their school life and beyond

iPhone Text Messaging: What Parents Need...

on September 30, 2013 by

If Mom and Dad are happily married then there could be some VERY embarrassing texts flying through the air!

Bloody Teen Fight Over Sexting Won’...

on September 27, 2013 by

According to an FBI warning, pedophiles encourage young people to use Snapchat to send nude photos of themselves

The 10 Things Your Kids Don’t Want...

on September 27, 2013 by

There are websites where explicit screenshots of Snapchat pictures live

Flashback: SnapChat and the Ostrich...

on September 27, 2013 by

72% of parents are simply sticking their heads in the sand and just “hoping for the best”?

Three Reasons Why My Sons Aren’t...

on September 26, 2013 by

When (Football) chokes out family life and undermines spiritual formation, I’ll punt on it every time.

Obamacare TRIPLES Family’s Health...

on September 26, 2013 by

This is a high deductible plan where I’m assuming a lot of risk for my health insurance for my family. And nothing…

The Story Behind ParentMinistry.net

on September 26, 2013 by

I realized that ministry must involve the student’s parents, not just the student

Seven iOS 7 Hacks for Parents

on September 26, 2013 by

How I make my iPhone work for me instead of the other way around!

Three Things You Don’t Know About Your...

on September 25, 2013 by

I am more aware now more than ever before in my ministry how little parents know about what’s happening

The Latest on Pornography. . . .

on September 24, 2013 by

Walt Mueller

UK: parents build an at home night club...

on September 24, 2013 by

1.5 Million

Selfies The Sexual Rat Race

on September 23, 2013 by

Social media, sexualisation and the selfie generation

Teen Olympia Nelson Takes Stand Against...

on September 23, 2013 by

“You’re being rewarded for showing more of yourself and more of your sexuality.”

Flashback: Olympia Nelson, Naked? On The...

on September 23, 2013 by

The picture my mum took of me..I think nudity can be a part of art

Big Time Rush Surprise Bullied Girl

on September 22, 2013 by

Her Brother Asks Santa for His Help

Louis CK explains why he’s not buying...

on September 22, 2013 by

I’m not raising children; I’m raising the grownups they’re going to be. I have to raise them with the tools to get…

Common Core standards Teaching 4th...

on September 20, 2013 by

Mom: “I try to instill values in my son,”… And now my son wants to know what a pimp is.”

Grand Theft Auto V

on September 20, 2013 by

Parenting Review by Josh Evans

Teen and parents say he was wrongly...

on September 19, 2013 by

“We want to know, what’s the standard you are using to label these kids as gang members who have never been in trouble?”

Miley She’s A Wreck…And So Are We!

on September 18, 2013 by

By George Lockhart: Things I’m learning from Miley Cyrus and about myself

Free Sticky Faith Webcast: Steve Argue,...

on September 17, 2013 by

Tuesday September 24th, beginning at 11am Pacific

what it means to raise children in a...

on September 17, 2013 by

By: Dr. Kara Powell, If parents are addicted to technology..that’s the posture children will mimic

Dads: Finding Solace in the Silence

on September 16, 2013 by

Constant busyness will ultimately lead us to a desert where joy evaporates and emptiness fills our lives and relationships

Twins: Early Talkers And Readers Drink...

on September 16, 2013 by

Experts studied development and drinking of 3,000 twins from Finland

Colorado Teen Missing After Facebook...

on September 16, 2013 by

The FBI has joined the search for 14-year-old Alexandra Ponte

Family Shuns Technology Made After 1986

on September 15, 2013 by

…to reclaim some of his family life from technology

Dad Wears Embarrassing Outfit To Teach...

on September 13, 2013 by

My mom told me to change my ‘slutty’ shorts before we went to dinner. I said no. So my dad….

Snapchat tries to rebrand as family app

on September 13, 2013 by

The company is continuing to pitch itself as a wholesome app that’s fun for the whole family

rested students are ready students

on September 13, 2013 by

Later start to school day may benefit students

School Tells Child You Can’t Write...

on September 12, 2013 by

Students were assigned to write about someone they idolized.

View of Womanhood

on September 12, 2013 by

A Grown-Up, Not Sexed-Up

Lil Wayne Chats Up Katie Couric About...

on September 11, 2013 by

“I don’t want to have no influence …I didn’t have that I grew up to be exactly what I wanted to be..

Inspiring Teen, Sells Own Jeep To Buy...

on September 11, 2013 by

to follow the message God put in her heart while on a mission trip

Antisocial Teens

on September 11, 2013 by

Teens Who Engage in Bad Behavior Also Engage in Antisocial Texting

Adopted Teens 4 Times More Likely To...

on September 11, 2013 by

A Stark Reminder That Clinicians Should Take Parental Concerns Seriously

Your Child Is FAT

on September 9, 2013 by

Schools in 19 States have sent out ‘fat letters’ informing parents their children are overweight

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

UK: 3 in 10 parents Have Grown-Up...

on September 9, 2013 by

“We’re delaying adulthood for grown-ups kids who are left stuck in their childhood bedrooms.

Mom Has Biggest Impact On Girls’...

on September 6, 2013 by

“Even if a mom says to the daughter, ‘You look so beautiful, but I’m so fat,’ it can be detrimental.”

Dear Mrs. Hall

on September 6, 2013 by

Regarding Your “FYI (if you’re a teenage girl)”…

Parents: Yelling and swearing at teens...

on September 5, 2013 by

Harsh verbal discipline increases the risk teens will misbehave and exhibit symptoms of depression

The Digital Divide

on September 5, 2013 by

Exploring the Online Disconnect between Parents and Kids

Explaining Twerking to Your Parents

on September 3, 2013 by

it’s far better for you to be the one to explain than for them to learn on their own by searching YouTube

Tooth Fairy Taking Bite Out Of Parents&...

on September 2, 2013 by

Some American children receiving $20 or more from the tooth fairy

Dads Who Do Overtime Are More Likely To...

on September 2, 2013 by

In Germany, 15 per cent of fathers of children aged three and four worked 55 or more hours a week in 2011

Flashback: Dads Finding ‘...

on September 2, 2013 by

Dads Choosing and Finding Fulfillment as At-Home Dads

3 in 4 Young Teens Have Easy Access to...

on September 2, 2013 by

Increases the risk of recreational use, or teens might be more likely to give or sell them to others

Student Who Tore Her THROAT After Cheap...

on September 2, 2013 by

..if I had eaten I could have got blood poisoning from the food or I could have choked if it had gone…

UK Crisis: “the addicted man of Europe...

on September 2, 2013 by

Drug and alcohol abuse fuels poverty and deprivation, leading to family breakdown and child neglect, homelessness, crime, debt and long-term worklessness

Teen Sex Sleepovers: The Latest Fad in...

on August 29, 2013 by

“Parents have more influence on what their kids think and do about sex than teachers do”

SCHOOLS INTRODUCE MASTURBATION IN FOURTH...

on August 29, 2013 by

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

teacher gets 30 days in rape of student,...

on August 29, 2013 by

“I was horrified. Horrified,” she said. “He broke the law, he confessed, and he got to walk away.”

Parents Get Along Better With Their...

on August 26, 2013 by

“Adolescence can be a tough time between parents and kids, but relations almost always improve from adolescence to emerging adulthood,”

Youth Ministry Values (Part 7)

on August 26, 2013 by

Success is Long-Term Holistic Fruit

Flashback: Keep Your Kids Safe With A...

on August 26, 2013 by

Five things parents should do

Conversations between Parents and...

on August 25, 2013 by

Part 3

Flashback: What Dads Wish They Could...

on August 23, 2013 by

How to Find a Quality Guy Without Getting Your Heart Shredded

This Dad Wants His Daughter to Have Good...

on August 23, 2013 by

Wrong?

Ga. Tech student welcomes freshmen with ...

on August 23, 2013 by

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

Kidnapped Calif. Girl Breaks Silence

on August 22, 2013 by

Her father dismisses DNA request

“Kill yourself or I will kill you&...

on August 21, 2013 by

11-year-old girl finds favorite doll left on doorstep with death threat stuffed in throat

What Would Barbie Look Like As an...

on August 20, 2013 by

Barbie gets real

Why Barbie’s Not Selling

on August 20, 2013 by

Girls and Body Image

Early Sex, Drugs More Common Among Teens...

on August 19, 2013 by

Study Suggests Having children with multiple partners is increasingly common

Childlike Faith – An Unusual...

on August 19, 2013 by

Doug Fields

Boomerang Issues

on August 19, 2013 by

Boomerang Kids Study Among American Adults and Parents

Is Katy Perry’s New Single O.K....

on August 18, 2013 by

Review the new hit, ‘Roar’

clueless moms

on August 18, 2013 by

Hilarious Texts from Moms

Warrants fuel questions in Hannah...

on August 17, 2013 by

Hannah Anderson sent James Lee DiMaggio letters

Rescued Teen Hannah Anderson Moving...

on August 16, 2013 by

Dr. Ablow: Kidnap victim’s actions ‘not normal grieving’

Why a Teen Kidnapping Victim Turned to...

on August 16, 2013 by

“This is just a way of storytelling, through social media, which is fairly normal and healthy response to trauma.”

Flashback: What Parents Really Think...

on August 15, 2013 by

34% of Parents check their child’s social network sites

Teenagers, “Daddy Issies”...

on August 14, 2013 by

..don’t you dare feel sorry for me because on June 23, 1974 I met a Father who will never leave me or…

Cyber Bullying, Virtual Cheating Rampant...

on August 14, 2013 by

The disconnect between bullying, cheating teens, and their parents’ awareness — or lack thereof

Kids’ Chronic Stomach Pain Tied To...

on August 12, 2013 by

It’s very prevalent, and it’s one of the most common reasons that children and adolescents end up in their pediatrician’s office

Teen’s 2013 Songs of Summer

on August 7, 2013 by

By Dave Rozman

The Demise of Guys

on August 6, 2013 by

The current generation of young men is “putting off adulthood” — living with their parents indefinitely

The Tampon Commercial You Wish You’...

on August 5, 2013 by

This ad from HelloFlo

Is Early Onset Puberty A Problem?

on August 1, 2013 by

Adam McLane

Talk with Your Kids about Drinking

on August 1, 2013 by

Jonathan McKee

How the Last Decade Changed American...

on August 1, 2013 by

Barna Group

Can You Equip the Broken Family?

on July 25, 2013 by

Leneita Fix

Conversations Between Parents and...

on July 24, 2013 by

Improving Your Game, Part 1

Reaching the Interconnected Disconnected

on July 24, 2013 by

You, Your Family and the Internet,

The Naked Truth

on July 23, 2013 by

The Rise of Sex & Nudity in America