Tag Archive for Parenting
Helping Parents Who Have Lost A Child
Book: “Cameron Cole candidly offers practical and biblical advice for those who mourn in Therefore I Have Hope
20 Memorable Family Christmas Traditions
Traditions are important for families because they provide opportunities to keep your family legacy going
Principal On Leave After Banning Candy...
Historically, the shape is a “J” for Jesus. The red is for the blood of Christ, and the white is a symbol…
Tumblr 18+ Content Ban Reviewed
Tumblr 18+ Content Ban Causes Rise In Pedophilia On Twitter!?
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…
Why 12 Year Olds Shouldn’t Have...
5 Reasons Why 12 Year Olds Shouldn’t Have Social Media
Teens’ Social Media Habits and...
Teens….express concern that these sites lead to drama and social pressure
Sex, Love, And Science
While sex clearly belongs in this category- so does the relationship between science and faith. But first, Love
Teens: Leave Us Alone Social Media Is Ok
Mostly, kids are using social media to brag and talk about their families
Parents Should Have Ongoing Talks With...
When it comes to your teens, one vague and generic conversation about sex is not enough.
Books For Parents
Jonathan McKee is the author of over 20 books to parents, teenagers, and youth workers
Who Is Gen Z?
In Gen Z Lab we’ve gathered thought leaders to help you understand the unique challenges facing Gen Z and equip you to…
Parenting My Adult Children
No matter what the age of your child you will be able to relate to this touching article
Grace First
The point is – if God was going to say one major thing to us – it is a message of love….
How To Talk To Your Son About Sex
The last thing you want is for your son’s first discussions about sex to come from anyone else
Trumps Criminal Justice Reform Helps...
Dr. Darrell Scott explains how the bipartisan First Step Act will ‘right the wrongs’ of past administrations
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
Social Media Detox For Your Teen Or...
How to host a social media detox for your teen or tween
5 Questions Parents Are Asking About...
If you’re a parent of a preschooler or a parent of a college student, I’m pretty sure some of the questions we…
Leveraging Social Media To Reach Parents
If you want to reach parents these days, you have to have an active presence on social media
A Fortnite Guide For Parents
Fortnite is everywhere and has proven to be more than a game but rather, a cultural phenomenon
The Dark Side Of Kids Screens Begins To...
A dark consensus about screens and kids Begins To Emerge In Silicon Valley
Parenting Lessons From The Christopher...
3 Unusual Things the Christopher Robin Movie Taught Me About Parenting
Navigating Emotional Teenagers
If you let your emotions lead when navigating your emotional teenager, you will likely cause them to shut down further.
The Content Behind “The Chilling...
What will young viewers see as they watch the latest rendition of “puberty meets sorcery”?
Book: Sex Matters……By...
Our culture creates a lot of confusion about sex. Honestly, sometimes it’s difficult to know who’s telling the truth
Many Teens Are ‘Sextortion’ Targets
Parents of teens can add “sextortion” to the list of things to worry about, because a new study shows that 5 percent…
For The Girls…Investing In Lasting...
If only we as Christian ladies spent as much time on beautifying our spirit as much as we spend beautifying our bodies!
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…
The Forgotten, Epic Adventure Of The...
The Pilgrim Fathers built the cornerstone for a nation dedicated to faith, freedom, and thankfulnes
The Benefits Of Trust And Communication...
Teen anxiety and depression more likely in kids who don’t trust or communicate with parents
Parents Can Curb Kids’ Materialism
Parents who are worried about their kids being materialistic can curb these tendencies by fostering gratitude for the things and people in…
The 5 Love Languages And Your Teen
After more than 20 years of marriage and family counseling, I am convinced there are only five basic languages of love
Book: Your Teenager Is Not Crazy
Understanding Your Teen’s Brain Can Make You a Better Parent
Growing Up With Alexa
The first four words my toddler understood were “mom,” “dad,” “cat” and “Alexa.”
The Ugly Sides Of Instagram
Let’s talk about two elements, porn and cyberbullying
How To Get Your Kids To Do What You Want
Practical faith is something that is caught, not taught
Lawnmower Parents And Snowflake...
We are creating a generation that has no idea what to do when they actually encounter struggle
Phantom Community… Belonging?
We have moved from being in community to having a sense of community
Pornography Is Destructive
How to have an impact for conversations with students about porn
Body Image
A message specifically to moms regarding the powerful influence they have on body image
Don’t You Walk Away
“an essential guide to preventing and stopping bullying behaviors.”
4 Ways To Respond To Pornography
The average age a child is exposed to pornography is 8
‘Adolescent Drinking Is A Problem&...
When those conversations should start earlier than when parents think it should start
Book: Doing Life With Your Adult...
Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out
Helping Teens Navigate The Drama
The way a preteen values those friendships may be one of the greatest transitions of this phase.
The “Most Stressful” Number...
Researchers reveal the most stressful number of children you can have
A Huge Lesson For Parents From This Week...
How can we help our kids to make wise choices today?
Should You Force Your Kids To Go To Mass...
One parent reflects on why she doesn’t make Mass mandatory for her children.
Link Between Violent Video Games &...
An international study looking at more than 17,000 adolescents, ages nine to 19, from 2010 to 2017
Limiting Kids’ Screen Time...
Cutting back on screen time, along with the right amount of sleep and physical activity, is linked to improvements in cognition among…
Exploring Teen Suicide Free Download
Every year, 5,000 teenagers commit suicide, a number that sadly continues increase
Teen Sex: STDs At A Record High… Again
Your response to 4-years-in-a-row of STD’s at a record high
When Media Changes So Do Kids
Understanding the Influence of Social Media on Today’s Teens
Navigating Screen Time And Device...
54% of U.S. teens say they spend too much time on their cellphones, and two-thirds of parents express concern over their teen’s…
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.
Sleep-deprived teen
Fifty-six percent of parents of teens who have sleep troubles believe the use of electronics is hurting their child’s shut-eye.
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?
A Guide For Teachers On Helping Kids...
This resource covers four key elements which drive a successful family-school relationship
Family As A Picture Of The Gospel
Scariness that comes with being part of a family in a fallen world?
Generation Atheism?
How parents act on their religious beliefs linked to the onset of atheism in their children
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
Kids Game Apps Have Been Collecting...
How Game Apps That Captivate Kids Have Been Collecting Their Data
How To Talk To Teens About Online...
Use this script to kick off a conversation with your kid
Internet Safety: Should I Spy On My Kids...
but I’ve noticed these filters and monitoring software solutions also tend to build an “over-confidence” with parents who use them
Internet Safety: Manage Your Kid’s...
Sign in to review and manage your activity, including things you’ve searched for, websites you’ve visited, and videos you’ve watched.
How To Engage Culture With Your Kids”
When Jesus saw our earthly culture he neither rubber stamped nor kept his distance. He entered our culture to challenge it
When A Gay Girl Meets A Good God
Perry’s journey of faith isn’t your typical teenage coming-of-age story. Instead, hers is one that requires courage and conviction to speak and…
Can Your Soul Really Survive Social...
Those who fall repeatedly for self-evidently absurd concepts on the internet are looking for a place to belong, and that’s the price
Flashback: 3 Reminders For Our College...
By God’s grace, knowing the true condition of their hearts and the reality of the world around them will help point them…
Impacting Middle Schoolers Faith
3 Easy Ways to Impact a Middle Schooler’s Identity and Faith
Helping Parents Prioritize Faith
If we’re not careful, the school year will come and go so fast that we might get to June and realize we’ve…
5 Forgotten Skills Kids Should Learn...
With today’s technology overload, kids may benefit from embracing a few old ways
Orange Tour: A Huge Gift To Parents
Orange Tour is a one-day event in 17 cities…Parent Cue Live is a two-hour experience help parents become more connected to your…
10 Slang Terms Teens Use That Adults...
Why Do Students Invent and Use Different Terms?
So You Got A Parental Control … Now...
A step-by-step plan for getting the most out of your parental controls, from installation to the day your kids can reliably manage…
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…
Flashback Study: Don’t Forget The...
Family Relationships are Key to Kids’ Character Strengths
The Storms Of Teenage Social Media Never...
A moment of peace takes intentionality-something teenagers often lack.
11 Books Every Christian In College...
Outside of the Bible, of course, below are the eleven books every Christian in college should read (and why)
The Newest On Teens, Social Media &...
Only 31% of young people said social media had “a mostly positive effect” on people their age
Taking Away Phones Won’t Solve...
Just blaming the machines is a cop-out, a way to avoid the much more difficult task of improving young people’s lives
Barna: DevelopIng Teen’s Faith?
Parents and Pastors: Partners in Gen Z Discipleship
Three Reminders For Our College Bound...
What they need to hear, or maybe these thoughts will help guide you on some conversations before they go
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