Tag Archive for Parenting

Parenting Roller Coaster Teens

on March 13, 2024 by

Remain Steady in the Lord, With and For Our Teenager

5 Ways To Partner With Parents

on March 13, 2024 by

Partnering with them is the job of a dedicated youth pastor who cares to shepherd the family

Having Faith Conversations With Your...

on March 1, 2024 by

When families have healthy faith conversations in the home, the kids stay engaged in their faith when they get older.

Video: Dating: Don’t Waste Your Time

on March 1, 2024 by

Important points on Dating and Relationships

Who’s Marriage Material?

on March 1, 2024 by

6 Signs He or She Isn’t Marriage Material

Shepherding Children Through Hardships...

on February 28, 2024 by

The unshakable hope we have in the marvelous light of Jesus

Is It Time To Pass The Kids Online...

on February 28, 2024 by

Social media presents a “profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.”

How To Get Teens To Listen To Your...

on February 28, 2024 by

Teens will appreciate parents’ unsolicited advice, but only if the parent is supportive of their teens’ autonomy

Book: Faith Beyond Youth Group

on February 27, 2024 by

5 Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship

Book: Church Doesn’t End With Z

on February 27, 2024 by

Why Gen Z is Leaving the Church and How to Reach Them

Book: The Christian Man… by Patrick...

on February 27, 2024 by

A Conversation About the 10 Issues Men Say Matter Most

Detrans Documentary: Dangers Of Gender...

on February 26, 2024 by

DETRANS Doc: serves as a wake-up call to all of us: our children are in danger and it’s up to us to…

You Don’t Have to Give Your Child a...

on February 26, 2024 by

Who is most responsible for the mental health crisis among American teenagers stemming from their use of smartphones and social media platforms?

Who’s Afraid of the Teenage Years?

on February 26, 2024 by

by Tim Challies

Turning Gen Z’s Obstacles Into Gospel...

on February 26, 2024 by

We’re hopeful for this next generation. They’re spiritually open, curious, starved for deep connection

When Children And Teens Doubt...

on February 26, 2024 by

Walking with Children and Teens Through Doubts About Christianity

The State of Kids and Families in...

on February 20, 2024 by

For over 20 years we have been helping parents, educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and more understand just how important it is to…

How the Average Kid Gets Sex Trafficked

on February 20, 2024 by

Top 6 Ways to Protect Them

Tell America You Want PragerU In Schools...

on February 19, 2024 by

Facts, and achievement are no longer a focus. Sign the petition to allow PragerU in schools!

Is Marriage So Controversial?

on February 16, 2024 by

Why is noting married people are happier and kids do better with married parents so controversial?

The Awfulness Of Elite Hypocrisy On...

on February 16, 2024 by

The privileged classes would never dream of saying one form of family life is better than another. So why are they always…

Book: Get Married….And Save...

on February 16, 2024 by

Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization

Help Kids Identify Toxic Friendships

on February 15, 2024 by

Here are some ways you can help them to come to their own conclusions about the health of their friendships.

Teaching Kids To Deal With Consequences

on February 15, 2024 by

“For every action there is an equally powerful reaction.” What scientists have known for centuries many children seem to have difficulty understanding.

Now, why…

Study: Contributing Factors In Helping...

on February 15, 2024 by

Positive Relationships W/ Parents, Adults During Childhood Helps Better Mental Health

Book: Love Thy Body

on February 9, 2024 by

Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality

What Grieving Parents Wish You Knew

on February 7, 2024 by

I asked parents, “How can the church care for and support your other children?”

The Deconstruction Of Christianity

on February 6, 2024 by

What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond

How To Get Teens To Listen

on February 5, 2024 by

‘Emerging adults’ will listen to a parent’s unsolicited advice, but the parent has to lay the groundwork

Tik-Tok A Message From Walt Mueller To...

on February 5, 2024 by

Culture-watcher Mark Bauerlein recently did all of us a favor in his First Things article, “What Parents Can Do About TikTok.

JOIN THE FIGHT: Stop TikTok from...

on February 5, 2024 by

What Parents Can Do About Tik Tok

Why Young Men Are Failing To Launch

on February 5, 2024 by

“For Gen Z men who feel purposeless and lost, the way off the couch is the way of the Cross.”

Instagram Reportedly ‘Helping...

on February 1, 2024 by

Instagram’s own algorithm was promoting the discoverability of victims for pedophiles seeking child abuse material

Shepherding Children Through Hardships...

on January 28, 2024 by

When troubles find our children, here are three ways we can support them

The Latest Findings On Gen Z As Consumer...

on January 28, 2024 by

“I’m Coping and Hoping” This mantra is my summary of research from Gallup, McKinsey, and the Pew Research Center

The Powerful Influence Of Moms In...

on January 11, 2024 by

I used the following excerpt because it just seemed fitting since I just wrote about how my mom still is influencing me…

The Powerful Influence Of Moms In...

on January 11, 2024 by

The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians’ Households

*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on Barna.com, and Homeword.com. I…

A Mother’s Loving Correction

on December 25, 2023 by

 A Mother’s Loving Correction 

“Mama Said Knock You Out.”  This is straight from LL Cool…

Identity Curation And Gen Z

on December 24, 2023 by

Yearning for Authenticity

Anxiety And Gen Z

on December 24, 2023 by

Longing for Deep Peace

UK Parents Are Winning Against The Woke...

on December 24, 2023 by

UK rules on kid transition proves parents can beat the woke mob

Illegal Immigrant Murdered High School...

on December 11, 2023 by

The Democrats and Biden ministration refused to close the border

Conservative Parents…Raise Mentally...

on December 11, 2023 by

liberal parents are more likely to have a permissive parenting style and “are the least likely to successfully discipline their children.”

Coming Soon Documentary— MIA:...

on December 11, 2023 by

What does it mean to be a man in America today?

Rooted’s 2023 Awards: Best New Books...

on December 9, 2023 by

Honorable Mentions

Rooted’s 2023 Awards: Best New Books...

on December 9, 2023 by

Honorable mentions

Book: The Great Dechurching

on December 2, 2023 by

Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

Book: The Anxious Generation

on November 28, 2023 by

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Way Forward For An Anxious Generation

on November 28, 2023 by

Haidt and Moore discuss the alarming rates of anxiety and depression among children and adolescents

Parents Partnering With God

on November 25, 2023 by

God, in his grace, equips parents for the task of discipling their children.

Reaching The Dechurched Is A Whole...

on November 25, 2023 by

The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?

AI Tools Pushed/Used To Create Teen...

on November 21, 2023 by

AI-generated nudity issue has already reportedly spread to a high school in New Jersey, where school officials now worry about new cyberbullying tactics

School COVID Closures‘ Most Damaging.....

on November 21, 2023 by

Despite its concern over the closures’ harm to kids, New York Times in 2020 advocated for school closures despite the risks

Book: The Faith Of Our Children

on November 20, 2023 by

Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation

Book: Next Gen Faith: 12 Spiritual...

on November 20, 2023 by

Key steps for spiritual formation for Christian adults who work with youth as well as families, teens, and young adults seeking such…

Teens Start Thinking Like An Adult...

on November 15, 2023 by

Executive function is a set of mental skills that include the ability to plan, switch between tasks, resist tempting distractions, and focus

Book: A Walk Through The Prayer Book

on November 14, 2023 by

The 2019 Book of Common Prayer Explained

The Collapse Of Tavistock’s Gender...

on November 14, 2023 by

Book…Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children

Never Enough: When Achievement Culture...

on November 14, 2023 by

….and What We Can Do About It. To have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements

‘Equitable Math,’ To Dismantle ...

on November 13, 2023 by

Oregon Trains Teachers to Promote ‘Equitable Math,’ Dismantle ‘Systemic Inequities’ in the Classroom

Nuking The Definition Of Nuclear Family

on November 9, 2023 by

The proposed rule threatens to erase the benefits of traditional marriage, a structure that gives children a better chance at life

3 Surprising Reasons Why Girls Watch...

on November 8, 2023 by

57% of females aged 14-18 have viewed pornography.

Teens Open Up About The Impact Of Social...

on November 8, 2023 by

Social media can have negative, sometimes dire, impacts on teens’ physical and mental health

The Rise Of Critical Theories And Social...

on November 7, 2023 by

Implications for the Church and Society

Bringing The Gospel To The Next...

on November 5, 2023 by

Our churches have a remarkable opportunity to partner with parents in the task of making disciples of the next generation

The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith...

on November 1, 2023 by

Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…

1/2 Of Gen Z Thinks Sex Scenes in Movies...

on October 30, 2023 by

Slightly more than half of Gen Z adolescents want to see more platonic relationships or friendships in movies and TV as opposed…

Book…Average Joe: The Coach Joe...

on October 27, 2023 by

The football coach who fought all the way to Supreme Court for his right to pray shares his inspiring story of courage,…

Planned Parenthood Preying Upon Confused...

on October 27, 2023 by

Planned Parenthood Turns Its Attention to Confused Adolescents Who Think They’re Trans

Jean Twenge’s Newest Book: Generations

on October 18, 2023 by

The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, covers

Book…Ready For Real Life: Skills Your...

on October 12, 2023 by

Unpacking the Five Essential Soft Skills Great Leaders Instill in Their Students

Successful Christian Dating

on October 10, 2023 by

……it’s a whole other thing to find someone who is Christian in their lifestyle

The Holy Sexuality Project Throwing Your...

on October 9, 2023 by

The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…

School Reverses Decision, Bans Boys From...

on October 9, 2023 by

A Pennsylvania school board is reversing a prior decision and choosing now to ban boys from girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms, following…

Schools Gutting First Amendment Rights...

on October 9, 2023 by

Schools cannot ban ‘merely offensive’ speech on gender identity, appeals court rules

The Holy Sexuality Project Throwing Your...

on October 9, 2023 by

The Holy Sexuality Project definitely has resources I will be using with our family ministry. I am hoping we can highlight their 12-lesson…

What Your Teen Needs For Navigating The...

on October 5, 2023 by

5 Essentials Your Teen Needs for Navigating the Future

The State of Religion & Young...

on October 5, 2023 by

Exploring the Sacred

The Next Gen Is Leaving The Faith...

on October 4, 2023 by

Children born in the 1980s and ’90s never absorbed the faith in their home. And they walked away from it at an…

Strong Families Don’t Happen By...

on October 3, 2023 by

By Brave Books

Free: Lead Your Own Church Conference On...

on October 2, 2023 by

Two Talks: 1. “ understanding the transgender movement”. 2. Biblical and compassionate responses to the transgender movement”.

Videos: The Holy Sexuality Project

on October 2, 2023 by

36 videos exploring topics like identity, temptations, desires, singleness, marriage, gender, and more!

Teaching Biblical Sexuality Points...

on September 28, 2023 by

Do not fear. The Holy Spirit is at work, and he will give you the words you need. Have boldness and confidence that,…

Anxiety: Finding The Better Story

on September 28, 2023 by

A 31-day Devotional for Teenagers by Liz Edrington

Why Is Family Ministry Important?

on September 28, 2023 by

Rooted’s vision is that every student would receive grace-filled, gospel-centered, Bible-saturated discipleship at church and at home

‘Parental Rights Really Anger Me&...

on September 25, 2023 by

‘Non-Binary’ Author of Book About Trans 4th Grader

Teen Brains With Depression Linked To...

on September 24, 2023 by

Depressed adolescents also recalled more negative than positive feedback words, thus suggesting that parental criticism more strongly affected these individuals than healthy…

What Age Parents Teach Their Children...

on September 24, 2023 by

All studies tell us that the more healthy, positive sex education kids receive from home, the less promiscuous they will be

Books: The Duties of Parents. by J. C....

on September 23, 2023 by

Parenting Your Children God’s Way

Parenting Book: Does God Care About...

on September 23, 2023 by

By Samuel D. Ferguson. A short and concise biblical exploration of gender identity

Do Two Parents Matter More Than Ever?

on September 21, 2023 by

by W. Bradford Wilcox

The Ultimate Privilege? Two Parents

on September 21, 2023 by

by Charles Fain Lehman

California’s Pro-Trans Child Custody...

on September 19, 2023 by

Under the proposed law, parents, who fail to acknowledge and support their child’s gender transition, could face potential consequences, including the loss…

America’s Cultural Revolution

on September 19, 2023 by

How the Radical Left Conquered Everything

Book: Endgame…To Save Faith And Family...

on September 17, 2023 by

The family crisis in America has battered society and reduced belief in Jesus Christ.

Drug Crisis In Schools, As More Teens...

on September 7, 2023 by

Fentanyl was involved in the vast majority of all teen overdose deaths – 84% – in 2021, and the problem has been…

Negotiating Your Stepfamily And Blended...

on September 4, 2023 by

One of your tasks as a parent is to find your place in the complexity of a blended family

Book: Taking God At His Word

on September 1, 2023 by

Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me

Book: Impossible Christianity

on September 1, 2023 by

Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel…

Kristen Hatton: Parenting Teens With...

on August 31, 2023 by

How to patiently walk through the pressures both parents and teenagers face today