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Declining Student Resilience: A Serious Problem for Colleges
Some great thoughts on the idea of resiliency and college students. Note: For those of us in Canada College in the United States means both University and College for us up north. Students are increasingly seeking help for, and apparently having emotional crises...
The problem with Halloween
Some great thoughts from Jon Acuff on culture. The problem with this principle is that a lot of times we parents give pop culture a huge head start with our kids. Here’s the truth though: It’s not whether your kids will have a conversation about the world they live...
#Being13: Inside the Secret World of Teens
CNN aired a TV special last night called #BeingThirteen. Incredible look into the lives of 200 eight graders from across the US. This is the first large scale study to analyze what kids actually say to each other on social media and why it matters so deeply to them. I...
Brace Yourself, Social Media Is Headed Your Way
Really good simple blog from Jon Acuff on Social Media for parents. As a parent though, I’m starting to pay better attention. As a parent, I’m starting to realize a 6th grader’s heart wasn’t built to be criticized publicly and instantly on social media platforms. As a...
The Biggest Challenge Facing the Church Today
Great question to ask in your own family: What set of values drives the schedule of our family? We are too busy. Check out the video here
5 Ways to Make YouTube Safer for Kids
Some great thoughts here. While you are here check out the rest of their videos at the bottom of the page. Kids love YouTube. Whether they're watching funny videos, learning cool stuff or uploading their own creations, they can stay busy on the popular channel. But...
How to Have a Family Meeting |Conducting an effective family meeting | Parenting
How to have a family meeting. An AGFM (Annual General Family Meeting) if you want to call it like in the business world. I had the chance to do the Arrow Leadership Program a number of years ago. At that time the Director was Carson Pue. In one of his sessions,...
Going Public: Your Child Can Thrive in Public School
This past summer I had 10 emails from people asking me if I was "pulling my kids" from the public school board due to the new sex education curriculum. My answer was always no. I have nothing against any of the forms of education (Public School, Catholic...
VMA HANGOVER. . . THOUGHTS THE MORNING AFTER. . .
Each August I watch the VMA's to get a better glimpse of the culture. Where it is and where it is going. This blog is some thoughts from Walk Mueller on the evening. Culture is a map and a mirror. As a map, it guides us through life. . . telling us what to believe...
The Dangers Of Social Media (Child Predator Social Experiment)
Every parent must talk to their kids about the dangers of talking to strangers online. Check out this youtube clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jMhMVEjEQg
