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From Walt Mueller

The Pain of Getting Picked Last. . .

All of us have things from our childhood that we think are better left forgotten. . . flushed from our memories. . . washed away forever. For me, it’s that...
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Youth Culture News

  • Parents Don’t Always Realize That Their Teen Is Suicidal
  • Teenagers Still Need To Play
  • Mortality Rate For Children And Teens In The US Surged In 2020 And 2021
  • Teens Are Stealing More Cars. They Learn How On Social Media.
  • Eating Disorders On The Rise Among Teens
  • Social Media Is Devastating To Teens’ Mental Health. Here’s What Parents Can Do.
  • Youth Advocates Rally To “Take Down Tobacco” And End Youth Vaping Epidemic
  • We’re Missing A Key Driver Of Teen Anxiety
  • Fentanyl: The New Talk Between Parents And Teens
  • How To Help Young People Limit Screen Time – And Feel Better About How They Look

Resources

Episode 47: “Trusting The Gospels” with Peter J. Williams
Category: The Word in Youth Ministry Podcast
Episode 165: “How Is Social Media Discipling Kids?” with Chris Martin
Category: Youth Culture Matters: A CPYU Podcast
“THE SIMPLE SEVEN” AD FILTERING QUESTIONS – SUPER BOWL EDITION!
Category: Helpful Handouts Tools for Leaders
Sexuality with Walt Mueller – On the PCA NextGen Podcast
Category: CPYU on the Web
Episode 46: “Building a Teaching Plan” with Phil Leineweber
Category: The Word in Youth Ministry Podcast

CPYU's Sexual Integrity Initiative

provides information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their sexuality.

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RSS Latest from Sexual Integrity Initiative

  • Retired Navy SEAL Made Famous After Coming Out As Trans Announces Detransition
  • American Girl Blasted For Girl’s Guidebook Pushing Transgender Puberty Blockers As Fix To Body Image Issues
  • Increasing Number Of San Diego Teens Falling Victim To ‘Sextortion’ Scams

CPYU’s Digital Kids Initiative

provides information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their digital world.

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RSS Latest from Digital Kids Initiative

  • Meet The Teens Lobbying To Regulate Social Media
  • 1 In 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn By 6th Grade
  • Connection, Creativity And Drama: Teen Life On Social Media In 2022

CPYU’s College Transition Initiative

provides resources for students, parents, church leaders and educators to help students be more spiritually prepared for college.

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RSS Latest From College Transition Initiative

  • New Endorsements For College Athletes Resurface An Old Concern: Sex Sells
  • The Pandemic Generation Goes To College. It Has Not Been Easy.
  • Dark Side Of FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out In College Students Linked To Cheating, Drug Use, Stealing

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