A Parents’ Primer on Social Networking
Social networking is the number one online activity for teenagers. This is not at all surprising as emerging technologies allow developing adolescents increased opportunity to connect with friends at a time in life when they are spreading their wings in…
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God in the Gap Year: The Benefits of Taking Time Off Before Going to College
Some students should strongly consider taking a gap year before going to college. Why? What are the benefits? Download the free handout here.
Finishing Strong: Advice for Parents of High School Seniors
A 3-D vision for students about to graduate to finish well. Seniors should Develop their minds to the glory of God, be intentional about Discovering their gifts and talents, and take time to Discern their calling and purpose. Download the…
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A Parents’ Primer on Electronic Addiction
We live in a culture where addictions are widespread. Researchers and counselors are currently debating whether or not there is such a thing as “Internet Addiction.” As parents called by God to nurture our children through childhood and into a…
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Teens And Digitally-Interrupted Sleep
A free resource from CPYU discussing the health dangers of digitally-interrupted sleep. Download the handout here.
Affirming Doubt: Helping Students Ask and Answer Tough Questions
Doubt is not the antithesis to faith, but rather, having doubts and asking tough question about God is vital to Christian maturation. Download the free handout here.
How To Take A Social Media “Purposeful Pause”
Two of social media’s most negative effects are 1) How it can become a time waster for both those who post and those who are consumed with reading posts, and 2) how social media is uniquely suited as a playground…
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Pointing Kids To God’s Providence
What questions do your children and teens verbalize and ponder as they encounter the inevitable difficult situations and circumstances of life that come with living in a broken and sin-saturated world? When things in their lives get turned upside-down and…
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Trend Alert: Teen Suicide – Warning Signs and Cries for Help
Here are five categories of signs and cries that teens may give before attempting or committing suicide. Carefully read through the descriptions of these signs, realizing that they will usually appear in some combination in a teenager’s life. Download the…
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“The Simple Seven” Ad Filtering Questions
Does marketing work? How many products or brands can you identify just by seeing their logos or hearing their jingles? Take for example the now famous Nike “swoosh.” All people have to do is see the swoosh, and they know…
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“The Simple Seven” Ad Filtering Questions – Super Bowl Edition!
Does marketing work? You bet! If it didn’t work, then why are companies willing to fork out $7 million for a 30-second commercial spot during this year’s Super Bowl? Why not make your Super Bowl viewing experience productive for you…
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Signs and Symptoms of Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
How do you know if your teen needs help? Here are some signs and symptoms to be aware of. Download the free Trend Alert here.