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Christian Parenting | Child Discipline | Is spanking ok?
I get this question a few times a month from Christian Parents: Can I spank my kids? It comes in different forms 1. Can I spank my kids or is spanking ok? this sounds like you are asking are you allowed to spank your kids. The question seems to be asking IS it...
Gillette’s New Ad On Toxic Masculinity Is Breathtaking — And Necessary
I had a chance to watch the new Gillette Ad on Toxic masculinity. It is really good. I liked this article on the video from the Scary Mommy blog. I also think that as we deconstruct toxic masculinity we need more teaching, and discussion on what regular masculinity...
YouTube influencers: Inside the weird world of social media burnout
Great video talking about social media. Something parents and students should watch. * small language What’s it like to have millions of fans when you’re 10? What’s it like to have thousands of people insult or adore you? Welcome to the strange world of social media...
He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Habit Is ‘Impossible To Let Go’
Vaping seems to be a huge conversation with teens and parents as I travel. Here is another article talking about the addictive nature of vaping. I always hear people say that vaping is better than inhaling cigarette smoke. Why do we have to inhale anything is usually...
How To Talk With Your Kids About Vaping
I often find myself talking to teenagers (and even their parents) who are telling me that there are no dangers to vaping. I saw this today and thought I would post it to get some conversation going on this topic. • Exposure to nicotine is worrisome in teens and young...
Are clean versions (radio edits) of songs ok?
I am often asked by parents about whether the “clean version” of a song is ok for their kids. I have to be honest that even the discussion of this makes me think that there is very little discernment in the music that we put into our lives. If a song needs a clean...
Daddy I Do (2010) – Full Documentary
Really interesting documentary on the issues of "purity culture" within the Christian Church. I have seen too much damage when we make virginity an idol as opposed to an ideal. The video is from 2010 but it still worth the watch. Students today have so many questions...
Is Our Fear-Based Parenting Negatively Affecting Our Kids? | Important thought for parents
Fear-based parenting. Is the way we seem to be over-parenting our kids affecting how they are turning out? Could our own fears start to affect our kids as they grow up? Are there any fears that YOU have that might have migrated over to your kid's lives? Driving,...
The Walking Wounded: Brett Ullman | The Church and Mental Health
After hearing of numerous suicides this week, multiple families in crisis, and people desperate for some help with mental health struggles I decided to post my Walking Wounded talk on Youtube. This is my entire professionally filmed talk on mental health. This...
Are you listening to your kids? Are you a safe parent? | Important parenting thoughts
It is a tough question to ask yourself. Are you a safe parent? Some questions for you as a parent:1. Have you created a safe home environment for your kids? A place where they can share about any struggle they are going through?2. Are you actually listening? I find...
