Sports Parenting
When I was a boy and playing little league baseball with my dad as the coach, I accumulated many great memories. But there are some troubling memories as well. One of those memories that left a strong and lasting impression…
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Sharenting Dangers
Parents, are you familiar with the term “sharenting”? Sharenting is defined as the overuse of social media by parents to share content featuring their children, such as baby pictures or details of their children’s activities. It is related to the…
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Encouraging Your Kids
What does your teenager do really, really well? What gifts and strengths have they been given by God? Is there a positive character trait that just shines? I want to encourage you today to see and celebrate your teen’s strengths.…
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Finding Identity in Achievements
I recently had the opportunity to interview pediatrician and author Dr. Leonard Sax for an episode of our Youth Culture Matters podcast. Dr. Sax’s best-selling book is entitled The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat…
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Youth Culture Hot Quote
I made a mistake when I gave my older children phones when they were 13. It ended my relationship with them, really. Not completely, but it became a very, very big part of their lives. They became too inundated with…
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Child-Centered Parenting
The Spirit of our current times tells us and our kids that we are to look out for number one. Our greatest goal should be to care for me, myself, and I. Author Nancy Guthrie corrects this deadly error with…
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