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10 places we should not allow phones
We need to find a way to have a more balanced relationship with our phones. As parents, we must find a way to deal with our bad phone addictions so that we can properly model good technology use for our kids. Here are 10 places we should not allow phones in our lives....
Parenting: Navigating Everything YouTube Channel is up
I am going to be doing weekly videos for parents under the Navigating Everything banner. Please take a look at the channel information video (below) and the first real vlog (also below) which is on how to have a Yearly Family Meeting. Can I ask a favour from all of...
Simon Sinek Q & A: How Do Cell Phones Impact Our Relationships
Such an important conversation for both students, parents, and leaders. The most important thing to do is to get rid of the device when you're engaging with another human being They are afraid to talk to people Human relationships is what makes people happy. You don't...
New Talk is out! Parenting: Navigating Everything
My new Parenting: Navigating Everything talk is now completed. Love a chance to speak this to your parents at your church, school, conference, camp, or other events. We all want the best for our kids but which parenting information do we choose? With over 75,000...
Adults who went undercover at a high school found 7 things people don’t realize about life for teenagers today
I would agree with the findings from this TV show. High school is nothing like it used to be. That's the message of "Undercover High," a documentary series on A&E that follows seven adults who pose as students for a semester at Highland Park High School in Topeka,...
What Teenagers Are Learning From Online Porn – NY Times
This is not an easy article to read but it is a very important one for us as parents and leaders so we can see where culture it as today and how we help our kids to have a better understanding of pornography. I don't think most parents faith-based or not would want...
How to be a better Father, Husband, and Boyfriend: The Man Talk
Numerous times each year I get a chance to come to churches and conferences and do a talk for guys. I thought I would post my entire talk: the Man Talk on youtube. Please share this with any guys you know. The Man Talk is what it sounds like - a discussion about what...
Marijuana addiction is real, and teenage users are most at risk
Completly agree with this article. In the rush to legalize marijuana in Canada, medical experts are warning about weed’s alarming side, particularly for younger users But after five years of heavy use, Savoie noticed his short-term memory was starting to fray. He...
Keeping the Communication Lines Open
As parents communication with our children is paramount. This is a really good article on communication. Please take the time to read. My parents when I was 7: “Go to your room!” My parents now: “Come out of your room!” —Paul, age 16 When I speak at parenting...
7 Crippling Parenting Behaviors That Keep Children From Growing Into Leaders
A really good article in Forbes for parents. Always good to be evaluating how we parent. “I think both fear and lack of understanding play a role here, but it leads with the fact that each generation of parents is usually compensating for something the previous...
