The debate about technology is ongoing. Young people overwhelmingly are embracing their smartphones, tablets and other screens into every aspect of their life, while Mom and Dad are tempted to scream, “Can you put down that thing for even one minute!!!”Parents, teachers, bosses… even pastors… are being forced to decide whether to embrace this technological dependence or fight it.Opinions...
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The Value of Video Games
Our culture (especially our Christian culture) has dedicated a lot of thought and...
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Creating ‘Feelsafe’ Moments
Mom drops off the last kid in the carpool and her 15-year-old slides...
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3 Essentials to Talking with Today’s Teens
This situation isn’t uncommon. A mom sits at dinner with her two disinterested...
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The Appeal of Video Games
As video games have become an important cultural force over the last few...
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Moving from YOU SHOULD to SHOULD YOU?
Which do you think is a more effective way to teach today’s young...
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Which Listener Are You?
Two teenagers each sit down in front of an adult in two totally...
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Put Your Phone Away… Mom!
The number one complaint I hear from parents today: “My kid can’t go five...
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Dating Against the Flow
When my grandpa got married, 65% of couples were married between the ages...
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Addicted to Technology?
We live in a culture where addictions are widespread.Not a day goes by...
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Keeping Instagram Safe
Should I let my daughter have Instagram?I’m asked that question frequently at my parenting...
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Spying on Your Teenagers
Is it okay for a parent to spy on their teenager?Ask that question...
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Getting Teenagers Talking
It’s not always easy to engage a teenager in meaningful conversation. If you’re...
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But Mom, It’s Clean
“Mom, can I download this song?”“Sure, as long as you don’t download any...