PARENTING
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The collapse of parenting: Why it’s time for parents to grow up
Interesting article from McLeans Magazine. So much in this article. Couple of great quotes below. This chronic fatigue may be associated with the rise of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and prescription drug use among children. “Sleep deprivation mimics ADHD...
The Only Six Words Parents Need to Say to Their Kids About Sports—Or Any Performance
As a coach (go Ajax Spartans Pee Wee Select!!) I would say "Yes" to this article. So much truth. Please take a few minutes to check it out. Based on psychological research, the three healthiest statements moms and dads can make as [kids] perform are: Before the...
13 Tips For Parenting Your Teen
Nice simple list of thoughts on parenting your teens. I especially love #9 Catch your child doing something right. At least once a day point out to your child something that he is doing right or well. Click here for the blog.
SEXTING AND TEENS. . . SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES AND TALKING POINTS. . .
Some great thoughts here from Walk Mueller. Make sure you check out both videos as well. The prophetic mode is where we tell the truth about sexting from a biblical perspective. We explain that it is a horribly flawed and broken expression of the God-given gift of our...
How can parents keep updated on the changing trends in culture?
I often get asked how I keep current on today's social media, current trends, music and other aspects of todays popular culture. Below are the blogs that I sign up for. I would encourage all youth workers and parents to sign up for all of them. I am NOT saying just...
Great Quotes: Anthony Douglas Williams
So love this quote.
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...
