Tag Archive for Parenting
Conservatives Have Happier Families,...
Find more meaning in life, happier overall, donate far more money, time to the needy than liberal do.
Book: A Biblical Theology Of Youth...
Excellent book … those of us who think theologically about youth ministry, and the role of youth pastor, have been waiting for.
Lawmakers To Ban Child Gender Transition...
Children should be protected from “medical experimentation based on wishful social theory.”
Teens Close To Mom Not Likely To Have...
A mother’s warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive relationship later in life,…
Best Business Practices You Need In...
We learned to integrate several of the best business practices into our family
Childhood Trauma
Researchers learned that Adverse Childhood Experiences can have negative lasting effects on health and well-being
Parents Look At Their Kids 20 Minutes...
My daughter does it to me and will get visibly upset if she sees me looking at my phone when I’m not…
Is Tik Tok Desensitizing Kids?
“It’s shocking how these kids expose themselves to be liked or disliked,”
Help! My Teen Is Questioning The Faith
Here are a few ways we can build homes that allow our children to wrestle with questions of faith
Close Family Ties In Childhood Can Stave...
Those who experienced positive adolescent family relationships had significantly lower levels of depressive symptoms from early adolescence to mid-life than did those…
Beware The Idol Of Parenting Success
When we worship parenting success, our children become our trophies
Teens Think Parents Share Too Much About...
42% of teens think their parents share too much about them online
‘Weed Moms’ Are The New &...
Marijuana-using moms are stepping out of the shadows and proudly extolling the virtues of cannabis
Mental Health: Impact Of Social Media On...
It emerges that Instagram is the social media platform with the most negative effect on the psychological state of young people
10% Of Christian Twentysomethings Have...
There are four kinds of twentysomething “exiles” making their way in our current day and age
Suicide Prevention
Insights and resources for parents and youth workers
UK: Mandatory “Self-Touching” Class...
This sexualisation of our children is just totally inappropriate. They are calling it self-touching and they won’t use the term masturbation
Sesame Street New Puppet Who’s Mom...
Sesame Street has introduced the subject matter of addiction, using a bright green puppet named Karli to let young viewers know grown-up…
Parenting Middle School Kids
8 Conversations to have with your new middle school student
Parents: 5 Reasons To Keep Your Students...
Why is youth group important?
Flashback: Teens Who Hold Off On Dating...
Teens who don’tdate are happier, less depressed, and more adept at dealing with a variety of social situations
Social media influencing young boys&...
Book: boy‘s body Sport health and physical activity
Excessive Screen Time linked To Teens...
A new study is warning parents that excessive screen time may be behind a stunning rise in children who need prescription glasses.
Helping Your Son Escape Porn
The average age a kid first encounters porn is at age 13, and that’s just the average. Some kids see porn as…
Video: Types Of Parents In The School...
Every parent can probably relate to this video. It’s just a fun way of looking at the types of parents in the…
Youth Sports Referees Quitting, Blaming...
Youth sports officials and referees are throwing in their whistles at record rates
The Terrifying Side Of Kids Addicted To...
Nature Valley asked them (three generations) one simple question, “What did you like to do for fun as a kid?”
Building Confidence In Kids
Most parents are parenting their children based off of their owninsecurities. Not what’s best for their child’s actual future.
Is The Amino App Safe?
A complete app review for parent complete app review for parent
Parents Are Irate Over Forced Elementary...
In 4th grade, students learn gender is “self-defined,” and, in grade 5, they learn “there are many gender identities” and are introduced…
Kids….“I Hope You Suffer”
Suffering is the fertile ground for great growth in character, wisdom, and virtue. Suffering grows our dependence on God while undermining our…
Engaging Kids About Pop-Culture
A song on the top of the charts, a new Netflix show everyone is binging, a new trend everyone…
The Facts About Teen Suicide And How to...
Teen suicide is the highest in history — 14.46 per 100,000 for young people between 15 and 24
Where Kids Spend Time Online
83% use YouTube, 21% use Twitter, 38% use What’s App, 33% use Instagram, 35% use Facebook, 34% use Snapchat
Largest Public School In The Country...
You’re constantly comparing yourself to other women on your feed and it definitely takes a toll on your self-image
Flashback: Children ‘Immersed in a...
“Then Kyle replied, ‘Shut up, mom. You don’t know what you’re talking about.’ … Kyle is 10 years old.”
Flashback: The Problem With American...
…….“Expect kids to behave like adults, but you should not give them the authority of an adult.”
Sheriff Warns Parents 15 Apps Used To...
Social media has made it easier than ever for predators to connect with children. He said that means parents have to be more…
Why I Wish We Hadn’t Lived Together...
We started our “serious” relationship with a lack of commitment
The Lonely Burden of Today’s Teenage...
We found that many girls spend their Saturday nights home alone, watching Netflix and surfing social media
Hilarious Before-After Photos Of Girl&...
She took the photos showing her daughter, clean in the morning and then a complete mess in the afternoon!
Two Items To Send With Every New College...
Sending off a college student for the first time can spark strong—and competing—feelings
Are Athletic Girls Eating Enough?
Young females who eat too little risk menstrual irregularity, weak bones and eating disorders
How To Not Embarrass Your Teen
You’re going to embarrass your teenager on some level in some way
When A Student Comes Out To You
More students want to meet and talk about same-sex attraction. We have moved from “my friend” is struggling with this, to “I”…
Leading Adolescents Through Their...
The paradox is—they are pulled toward both individualism and interdependence.
Why young people abandoned the faith
More and more parents and churches are recognizing that students are not prepared for the challenges that college often brings
Teen Girl And Dad Reel In 700-Pound Tuna
After she and her dad took turns reeling it in for 10 hours Friday
For Kids, Free Time Equals Screen Time&...
Parents to make lists of real-world activities, such as making slime, having water fights and riding bikes
suspending students from school can....
May do more harm than good and could result in more crime in schools, neighborhoods, and communities
Nationwide study: teen ‘sexting&...
The good news is that adolescent “sexting” is not at epidemic levels as reported in some media headlines
The Future Of The City Is Childless
Young families have found staying put with school-age children more difficult
Turn Your Kid’s Drawing Into Unique...
How parents would do just anything to keep their kids’ artworks forever
Students Surprised Obama Deported More...
We are a nation of laws. Undocumented workers broke our immigration laws.
YouTube Star ‘Ninja’ Thanks...
A lot of the doctors told my mom that I had…a number of diseases, and that I should be aborted
The One Thing Your Kid Needs Before...
Helping your child transition from one phase to the next is never easy
“Generation Screen” And Self-esteem
For ways to build self-esteem with the screen generation
The reality of millennials Who Rely on...
‘I pay for lunch at work, and I pay for my Netflix account’
Senate Hearing Uncovers Sexploitation In...
Children without stable families will be left vulnerable until these companies take a more proactive approach to protection
What Every Tween Girl Needs From Her Mom
Here are a few things my mentors have taught me that I’d love to pass along to you
All School And No Work…New Norm...
Teenagers (16–19-year-olds) have shifted away from working or seeking work, with a total decline in teen labor force participation of 15.9 percentage…
Pot Use By U.S. Teens Has Jumped 10-fold...
As society relaxes its rules around marijuana, U.S. teens seem to be responding by using the drug in much bigger numbers than…
Neuroscience: Why Instagram Is So Bad...
In the age of smartphones, social media, followers, and likes, reward-seeking behaviors in teens is increasingly associated with approval online. Instagram has…
Teens With Strong Connections At Home&...
Teens who feel understood by their parents and teachers may grow up to be healthier adults
‘Mini AOC’ Ends Parody After...
AOC…crying over little more than a few police officers and an empty parking lot
3 Barriers To Spiritual Growth Faced By...
For Christian teenagers, growth in godliness sometimes tends to take a back seat if someone’s not behind them really speaking in their…
Let’s Hear It For The Average Child
To the student who does all the homework in his hardest subject and turns it in promptly…But
My Quiet Times Are Anything But Quiet
I have come to believe that many women are not reading their Bibles consistently
The Tyranny Of Summer Expectations
Am I worried that I’m messing them up? Absolutely
No Teen Is Too Far Gone
There is more grace in Christ than there is sin in the greatest of prodigals
Teen Sexting, Risky Behavior And Mental...
Teen sexting is associated with mental health issues and risky behavior, according to a new study
Teen Vogue: Sex Work Is ok…..For...
God’s good gift of sexuality is being distorted and denigrated in a variety of ways. What was once unthinkable is now normalized
When Should Kids Get Smartphones?
We asked a group of 1,000 Americans, including men and women of all ages, when kids should get smartphones
Mistakes You Might Make In Your Next...
The real value of family vacations is not in the activity. It’s for your kids to know you’re crazy about them
Teaching Kids The Hows And Whys Of...
One of the most valuable lessons parents can teach their children about money is how to appropriately give it away
Social Media And Anxiety In Teens
What parents need to know about anxiety in teens by social media
I love Parenting Teenagers
“You think parenting is hard now? Just you wait.”
Sticking With Youth Ministry For The...
If you’re feeling discouraged or out of gas in this season of leading, this article is for you
Teen Vogue How To Get Abortion W/out...
“having access to abortion should be your right, regardless of your parents’ beliefs.”
Phone Use Linked To Teen Anxiety?
The journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem
How To Face The Pressure Points Of...
I wish I had read this book before I went to college, and would encourage any incoming college students to read it
Book: Helping Students Follow Christ In...
A great Gospel centered book for youth workers parents and students heading to college
Bad News For ADHD Teen Drivers
Teens with ADHD are significantly more likely to get into a car crash than their peers.
Helping Teens Sleep
Teens’ Sleep Problems Can Be Corrected by Limiting Screen Use for 1 Week
Teens Are Using Burner Phones To Stay...
56% of teens feel anxious, upset or lonely without their phones
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