Leaving a Legacy That Lasts! There is a fatherhood crisis in America. At the core of nearly all social ills facing America…
There are things we need to prepare kids for before they go to give them the framework they need to thrive
It’s a popular e-cigarette system that looks a lot like a USB flash drive
They’re usually running from a situation they believe can’t be solved by staying at home
If you see these on your teen’s phone, it’s time for a talk.
Almost 27 percent of teens are receiving sexts and almost 15 percent are sending them
Teenagers are viewing far more pornography than their parents realize. And the porn they’re watching is much more “hardcore”
When parents supply the drinks, teens are more than twice as likely to binge-drink or show symptoms of alcohol use disorder as…
Six of the Billboard Top 10 artists right now talk about using guns to solve their problems…
The way we parent today we’re not on the fact our children but our children’s children
Thinking about our legacy encourages us to work out a long-term plan
My friend mike had just passed away leaving behind a lovely wife and two beautiful girls. At his funeral I thought …
Prepare them to recognize they need help — from God and from those he places around them
I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. (Ps. 31:14–15)
John Piper: “The guy you’re attracting by showing more skin is not the guy you want to marry.”
Explore 40 key Bible chapters that laid the foundation for understanding the entirety of scripture
As a parent of five children, as well as a pastor, I’ll share eight that I’ve found helpful
The biggest factor predicting their spiritual health as young adults is whether they read the Bible regularly as kids
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“Someone could have approached a faculty member, a guidance counselor, a teacher and said,
It’s a tough call, but based on the science, there appears to be a clear answer
Walt Mueller….a plea to Christian parents and youth workers
The Truth Is: Sharing The Truth of Jesus with Confidence, Conviction, and Compassion
Do you really want to trust Google and the Internet as your teen’s key provider of sex education?
The latest Barna report is out and, ouch, Generation Z is the first truly post Christian generation in American history
Four Research Insights Every Parent Needs to Know
Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down across Generations
Biblical tool that can help YOU (Parents) communicate unconditional love into the lives of your kids
The Life, Music, Philosophy, and Faith of Today’s Top Female Rapper
Sex Education Curriculum for Families and Parent Conversation Guide
Parents, Take Note of the Spiritual Practices Common to Kids Who Flourish As Adults
Of all the factors that influence our kids, family relationship quality impacts a host of outcomes related to their thriving
Adolescence is three times as long as it was in the 19th Century and it’s twice as long as it was in…
Here’s what David writes about the struggle with masturbation. . .
Will Ferrell Is a Phone-Obsessed Dad in Funny Device-Free Dinner Campaign
“Dealing with Adult Children.” One of the biggest problems with today’s young…
Girls who enter puberty early — possibly as young as 7 — have a greater risk for developing depression and antisocial behaviors…
80 percent of women feel worse about themselves after looking at beauty ads, and 42 percent of girls in grades one through…
How Smartphones Are Stealing Kids’ Focus from Everyone Around Them
Being a successful student may require just as much self-control as intelligence, according to new research
The first step toward resisting the pull of digital products is recognizing the tricks they use to keep you hooked
“When same-sex marriage passes as law overseas, these types of programs become widespread and compulsory.”
70% of parents want their children to spend less time watching electronic media
Jonathan McKee will help us guide our sons and daughters toward mature, God-honoring choices in the digital world
From teen hookups to live streaming, this year’s hottest social media can lead kids to risky behavior
If I have learned anything over the 20 + years of my marriage 5 kids and 16 fostered kids it is these…
Be concerned, and do something about it
How can your team or small group encourage parents and equip them to lead well
Your Sons Need Your Help Getting Ready for Fraternity Life
To take a look at some suggested borders and boundaries, check out our Free Family Digital Covenant of Conduct
That our focus has been so preponderantly on the sending, not requesting, of sexts underscores the exact problem we need to address
I’m convinced there isn’t a sure-fire, “try-this-five-step-method” that works. But I do think there are some important things to consider. Here are…
The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid’s Tech Obsessions
“I go on it and there’s nothing but people saying mean things. One comment ruins your day.”
In our most recent survey of approximately 5,700 middle and high school students from around the United States
● 55% children’s middle schools now allow cell phone use, 80% parents do not want kids to use phones during school
Ever since my 17-year-old daughter was about 11, she has been very willful and disobedient. She stays out past her curfew
Helpful he offers communication advice into two crucial areas of family life: communication and conflict resolution
Vengeance, Drugs, Self, and Sex… Without Regard
Learn how to set a passcode, block apps, share media, and more
A way to protect computers from accessing inappropriate content on the internet
Responding to the Church’s Obsession with Youthfulness (Ministry in a Secular Age
5 communication “circuit jammers” to avoid as you spend time with your children and teens this Christmas season
Almost a third of U.S. households headed by adults under age 55 have at least one stepparent
Bill Hybels and his daughter shared some things her parents did to help her have what we might call “sticky faith”
Being a parent is hard. So, too, is navigating technology and screen time with young children.
Lately I’ve noticed a growing alarm about anxiety in our culture. It seems to be wreaking havoc in our live
Book: “Early Bird: The Power of Investing Young,”
Parents succeeded in halting a rule that would have allowed K-12 to self-identify as a gender or race w/out consent of parents
52 gospel centered questions and answers. Also devotional book and curriculum book for developing Christian beliefs in a child’s heart and mind.
What you need to do before and after you give your kid a phone
Approximately 2,800 students participated in the surveys
In the summer of 2017, just under 2,800 students participated in the surveys
Just because our lives are filled with the unexpected doesn’t mean we have to be surprised
Aristotle: “When we hear music, our very soul is altered.”
Parents living at two addresses has more than doubled in the past 30 years, from 4.2 % to 10.3 %
Just because a song exists or is topping the charts doesn’t mean young people have to be subjected to it
So, basically, having no friends sucks and having bad friends can screw things up, but having good friends rocks
Movement calls on parents not to give their children smartphones until 8th grade
Don’t be sad as each phase passes…celebrate where they’ve been, and cast vision for where they’re going
State funding for organised sport and other clubs has increased in Iceland to give kids new ways to feel like part of…
The Museum of Bible 8-story, $500 million museum features artifacts, exhibits and a Christian-themed musical
Bad Breaks, Bad Publicity, and Bad Management Stack Up
An increase in teen suicide rates occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may…
A new study finds that the quality of a child’s neighborhood may have significant and long-term effects on his or her behavior…
“Don’t argue and don’t fight with your kids.” It’s difficult to mentor and lead if your fighting and arguing all the time
Shaping Their Character, Facing Their Realities
Talking about issues…with teens can be scary and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be
“If anyone asks you how your ministry is doing, always reply with this: ‘I’ll tell you in ten years how my ministry…
Misogyny and harassment happen everywhere — including in our schools and among our children
Psychologists are worried about the effects of the smartphone on our kids