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How Much Time Should Kids Spend On Smart...
Happiness and mental health are highest at a half-hour to two hours of extracurricular digital media use a day; well-being then steadily…
Are Christian Guys An Endangered Species...
Why is it every time I teach at a youth leadership convention, the audience is comprised of 75% females?…
Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens...
Where pot is legal, teens smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel of a car is common
Will Parents Need Kids Permission To...
Her mom had been posting photos of her, without prior approval, for much of her life
Vaping Is Erasing Gains Made Against...
“Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm brain development, including harmful effects on learning, memory and attention,” Schuchat said. Nicotine also primes…
Obama Slams Pop Culture For Foisting Bad...
You treat young women with respect. They are not objects. They are humans with the same aspirations and desires
13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don&...
Give up the unhealthy — yet popular — parenting practices that are robbing kids of mental strength
12 Mainstream Contributors To Sexual...
Watch the reveal of the 2019 Dirty Dozen List
Anthony Weiner out of prison for sexting...
Prosecutors said he sent the girl porn and got her to take her clothes off and touch herself on Skype
Facial Recognition At Taylor Swift ...
Surveillance at concerts is just the beginning, as fears grow around an unregulated, billion-dollar industry
Abuse Of Faith
Investigation reveals 700 victims of southern Baptist sexual abuse over 20 years
Teen Convicted In Text Suicide Case...
Involuntary manslaughter conviction where an absent defendant, with words alone, encouraged another person to commit suicide
Inside The Weird World Of YouTuber...
What’s it like to have millions of fans when you’re 10? What’s it like to have thousands of people insult or adore…
Chris Pratt Slammed For Attending Anti...
Hillsong Church Senior pastor Brian Houston the church does “not affirm a gay lifestyle.” No “gay people in positions of leadership,”
Witches of the social media generation
Meet three witches who believe the social media era is transforming the way people view witchcraft
Flashback: Witches Outnumber...
Wicca, Paganism Growing ‘Astronomically’
Same-Gender Friendships Key To Romantic...
Skills such as stability, assertiveness, intimacy, and social competence–that correspond most closely to the skills needed for success in adult romantic relationships.
Beyond The Scrolling….Belonging
Seeing the deeper longings behind teenagers and social media
What Teenagers Need From Us More Than...
Our kids need a wall of support that doesn’t withdraw or abandon them. Even when they withdraw from us—
Live Your Life Offline, Pope Tells Young...
“It is not enough to be connected all day long. To feel respected and asked to get involved, is greater than simply…
Exposing The Times’ Anti-Christian...
It’s rare to see a major media outlet be so honest about its ideological bias
Negative Experiences On Social Media...
Using social media does not appear to reduce feelings of loneliness. In fact, it can make you feel more lonely
Millennials’ Depression Rise With...
Millennials struggling with depression aren’t being helped by their use of social media
Movie Violence Doesn’t Make Kids...
PG-13 movies became more violent between 1985 and 2015, overall rates of murder and violence actually fell.
Teens Who Attend Church Often Stop Going...
Two-thirds of American Christian teenagers who regularly attend worship at a Protestant congregation for at least a year quit going for at…
Tracking Phones?
I gave a bounty Hunter $300. He then located our phone
‘Adulting Day’ For Students
Teaching high school students responsibilities
Screen Time Study Shows Differences In...
Some children who spent more time on smartphones and other devices exhibited a different brain pattern than kids with less screen time
A Very Social Christmas
A humorous reminder that our connectedness can sometimes get in the way of actually connecting. This Christmas, don’t be social, be social
‘Hail Mary’ Pass Helps Win State...
In one of the most amazing plays you will EVER see!
Belong: Religious Upbringing Better For...
Children who had a religious upbringing are likely to be healthier and have a higher degree of well-being in early adulthood than…
Family Meals Make For Teens Who Eat...
Teens and young adults who ate with their family more tended to eat more fruits and vegetables and less fast or takeout…
How High School Football Changes Teen...
A single season of high school football may be enough to cause structural changes to a teen’s brain
Top Bible Verses Of 2018 Deal With Fear
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I…
Flashback: How God’s Word Spread...
The “JESUS” film has been used in 7.5 billion gospel presentations. It is the most watched movie in history
Canada’s Mixed Pot Message To...
Marijuana is legal now, but please don’t smoke it
Viral Christmas Video Be Grateful For...
spread the message of gratitude!
Cohabitation On The Rise In U.S
Living together is becoming more popular than marriage for young American couples
Social Media Linked To Mental Health...
The first experimental study examining use of multiple platforms shows a causal link between time spent on these social media and increased…
Parents Can Curb Kids’ Materialism
Higher levels of gratitude are associated with lower levels of materialism in adolescents across a wide range of demographic groups,
Juul Quits Social Media
As part of the company’s response to the FDA’s call for changes to curb underage e-cigarette use
Trumps Criminal Justice Reform Helps...
Dr. Darrell Scott explains how the bipartisan First Step Act will ‘right the wrongs’ of past administrations
68% Have Quit/Taken A Break From Social...
She Decided To Quit Instagram This Year. Had Also Helped Create It
Teen Helped Save “The Bachelor”...
But then the teen noticed that next door, “The Bachelor” estate was in flames
Why Do We Over-Schedule Our Kids…...
Families fret over finances for college. But all this craziness comes at a cost to parents and children
Digital Media Is ‘Like Cocaine&...
Some doctors refer to behaviors resulting from overexposure to digital devices as “virtual autism.”
Alarming Number Of Teens Using Sleep...
Doctors Warn of Potentially Risky Results
What’s Lost When Only Rich Kids...
The income disparity in youth athletics has effects on health and success that stretch far into adulthood
Book: How ‘Diversity Ideology’...
“The Diversity Delusion: How Race and Gender Pandering Corrupt the University and Undermine Our Culture.”
Flashback: The Tech Industry’s War On...
How psychology is being used as a weapon against children
When Kids Give Up Pot, Their Cognition...
Marijuana use in adolescents is associated with reduced neurocognitive functioning, but when adolescents stop using the drug, their verbal learning and memory…
Digital Radio Theatre: The Legend of...
But few hear the story of the condemnation that dragged him outside America to a life in chains and what he discovered…
2 Girls Planning To Kill Students And...
The 11- and 12-year-old girls were Satan worshipers and were going to drink blood, eat flesh then planned to kill themselves
Boys Birthday Party Ruined By No Shows
Sometimes this happens with our kids in youth group
Crazy Girlfriend’s ‘...
Woman lists 22 things her boyfriend is banned from doing
US Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 1969
Great news for Blacks and Hispanics
Link Between Violent Video Games &...
An international study looking at more than 17,000 adolescents, ages nine to 19, from 2010 to 2017
Teen Sex: STDs At A Record High… Again
Your response to 4-years-in-a-row of STD’s at a record high
Teen Survives 49 Days Adrift W/out...
He said he thought he was going to die, and considered suicide. In his darkest times, he consulted the Bible
Value: Teens with religious upbringing
Study: teens raised in a religious or spiritual environment may be less likely to do drugs and engage in risky sexual behaviors.
Blind High School Football Player Scores...
Says he relies on instinct and guts — as well as his ears, to hear defenders coming
Raising Kids With Religion Protects...
Kids and teens who are raised with religious or spiritual practices tend to have better health and mental health as they age.
Divorce Is Hard Enough On Children
Why are our courts making it worse?
Teens Are Over Face-To-Face...
Teens now say their favorite mode of communication is texting (35%), surpassing face-to-face communication (32%).
Why Americans Go (And Don’t Go) To...
SECOND HIGHEST reason US adults attend church is because they want their children to have a moral foundation
Movie: ‘Eighth Grade’ And The Horror...
For anyone seeking to understand and disciple today’s youth, Eighth Grade provides an insightful glimpse into their world
Infographic: Teens Social Media Life
Teens with low social emotional well being experience more of the negative effects of social media and kids with high social emotional…
In Teen Friendships, Misery Does Love...
A new study finds teens with similar levels of anxiety and depression are more likely to remain friends.
Religious Folks And Happiness
New research suggests that people who are religious gain happiness from believing there is a deeper meaning to everyday events
Navigating Screen Time
Amid roiling debates about the impact of screen time on teenagers, roughly half of those ages 13 to 17 are themselves worried…
Teens Too Busy Texting And Online To...
One of every three American teens has not read a book just for the fun of it in a year
A Love-Hate Relationship Teenagers And...
Feelings of pressure to respond immediately to notifications, to a sense of being overwhelmed by the flow of messages and information they…
Belong: Parents’ Religious Beliefs...
Teens, especially girls, whose parents are religious may be less likely to die by suicide, no matter how they feel about religion…
Relational Capacity And Ministry Burnout
5 Practices that Cultivate Relational Health and Longevity in Ministry
AEO Says Body Positivity Pays
AEO is increasingly finding that “body positivity” messages and real-life models can lead to record sales
Parents Need To Drastically Cut Kids&...
Children are spending way too much time in front of screens
1 In 4 Teenage Girls Deliberately Harm...
Up to 30 percent of teenage girls in some parts of the United States say they have intentionally injured themselves
Chemicals Chemicals Harming Children
Chemicals in Food May Harm Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
Best Buy Has Finally Stopped Selling CDs...
Best Buy will continue to sell vinyl records due to their rising popularity — with record sales at a “27-year-high.”
Two Notable Attacks On The Sexual...
Parents Teaching Kids to Masturbate Trends on YouTube And Teen Vogue’s promotion of anal sex
Parenting And The Cultural Pressure To...
Well, how in the world did a Christian mom send her 15-year-old son through the streets of Rome past public orgies in…
Cheap Sex And The Decline Of Marriage
Why is marriage in retreat among young Americans? Because it is now much easier for men to find sexual satisfaction outside marriage,…
When Kids Cut Themselves
When Kids Cut Themselves Seventeen-year-old Lauren was despondent over breaking up with her boyfriend. She had never known pain so deep and…
The CDC, Teen Risks, And Who Is...
Fewer high school students are drinking, having sex and using drugs… but still “leaves room for concern.”
MTV Awards: Chris Pratt Shares Message...
The star used his time on stage to share some advice with fans that included references to his faith
Anna Farris’ ex Chris Pratt Says &...
The “Overboard” actress recently admitted that the former couple’s social media presence added to the pressure after their breakup.
More Teens Than Ever Would Try Marijuana
One in four U.S. high school seniors would try marijuana or use it more often if it was legal, and that rate,…
People Will Spend More Time Online Than...
Next year, people around the world will spend more time online than they do watching TV, according to new data from measurement…
For Teens, More Screen Time Tied To Less...
Greater amounts of daily screen time are associated with more insomnia symptoms and shorter sleep duration among adolescents.
Why Sex Matters
It is always amazing to me that God created physical intimacy in such a way to provide a deep connection with your…
Alexa, Tell Me About God
Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message
Teens Exposed To More Junk Food Ads Eat...
The largest study of its kind found teens who were exposed to more junk food advertising consumed more unhealthy foods every week.
Judge: 30-Year-Old Son Must Move Out
There are jobs available even for those with a poor work history like you. Get one – you have to work!
Misuse Of Attention Deficit...
There were 156,365 calls to poison control centers for people under 20 who were improperly exposed to ADHD medication
Kanye Urges Fans To Put Down Cell Phones
The rapper took to take on the idea of consumerism, sharing a documentary named The Century of the Self
Men (15-29) May Be More Selfless Than...
A recent study asked 630 Canadian men ages 15 to 29 to identify the values they thought all guys should embody
More U.S. Parents Smoking Pot Around...
Progress made in limiting kids’ exposure to secondhand smoke could be undermined by the increasing popularity of smoking marijuana among parent
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