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’13 Reasons Why’ holds many important lessons for parents of teenagers
As a full time speaker who spends 1/2 of his life speaking to high school age students I think this article is a great wake up call for parents. I find that many students today seem to be raising themselves with parents who are so busy with the downward spiral of...
100 Huntley Street interview on 13 Reasons Why | Brett Ullman
Here is the interview I did for 100 Huntley Street on the Netflix TV show 13 Reasons Why. If you have not read my blog on this please do so as well as there is much more information in my blog. Click here for the blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCYBUzD_aM0
How to read a kid’s mind at any phase
If you have not seen the "Phase" material from Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner I would highly suggest you take a look. Preschoolers think like an artist Elementary-age kids think like a scientist Middle Schoolers think like an engineer High Schoolers think like a...
13 Reasons Why… Some thoughts
13 Reasons Why. The New York Times best seller by young adult novel writer Jay Asher that came out way back in 2007 has sold over 3 million copies to date. I read this book a few years ago and found it ... I find it hard to find the correct word: riveting, eye...
Leanne Cabral: update & opportunity for free speaking dates
Why hello there! I am Leanne Cabral and I have been part of the WA team for about three years. My primary role is talking to parents about passing faith on to their kids, equipping them with practical tools, strategies and resources. I have been speaking on this...
Busy is the New Stupid
Great article. Be present in the moment. I've found that the most productive and successful people I've ever met are busy, but you wouldn't know it. They find time that others don't. And while you may not get much of their time, when you do you get undivided...
Parents and Screentime. . . A Surprising Infographic . . .
So often we as parents are talking to out kids about their time spent on screens while taking little time to examine our own screen time. Great blog from Walt Mueller. Then, I took the next step. It’s a step that hushes the parental gasps. In case you’re wondering...
How will Canadian Marijuana Legalization Affect Teens
Really great article from Ron Powell. We need to have these conversations in our homes, churches and youth groups. CANADIAN STATISTICS 79% of people in Alberta over the age of 15 drink to some extent. 83% of grade 12 Ontario students admit to using alcohol 49% of...
50 Questions To Ask Your Kids Instead Of Asking “How Was Your Day”
Dinner is a great time for people to engage in conversations. Here are some great questions. So I asked our writers to share some of their favorite conversation starters with their kids. These are especially great after a long school day when your babies don’t want to...
How To Actually Comfort Your Partner During An Anxiety Attack (Because Saying ‘Don’t Worry’ Does Nothing)
We often talk about how someone struggling with anxiety or panic can help themselves but we rarely seem to talk about how loved ones can support people in this tough moment. This is a really good practical article on how to help people going through a panic attack....
