By Damon Rennaker I really hate bullying. I hated it as a kid and now I hate it even more as a dad. As parents, we want to do everything we can to keep our children from going through the same thing. Maybe this is already a problem for your child. If it seems like...
By Kyla Ford This past summer my 15-year-old nephew and 8-year-old niece visited our home. A few days after they left, I noticed an increased request from my children to use my and my husband’s cell phones and iPads. One afternoon, my 6-year-old was using the...
By Caron C. Andrews and Amanda Grossman-Scott From the time they are little and before they can even speak, children are internalizing messages from TV, magazines, their favorite songs, and even at the mall – telling them what their bodies “need” to look like...
By Rachel Chandler In today’s digital world, dating has taken on a whole new dimension, and it’s vital for parents to guide their children through this exciting but complex journey. Thanks to the ever-increasing role of technology in our lives, our...
By Kyla Ford “Mom, what time is practice?” “Sis, can you send me that photo of the dog?” “Bro, I’m bored!” “Dad, you owe me $5 for mowing the lawn.” If your family is as busy as most American families today, then some of these phrases may sound familiar to you....
By Kaitlin Harker While every story is different, many stories share similarities. Some stories are easy to share, while others, like mine, take a long time to share with anyone besides close friends and family. However, with suicide rates rising and mental...
By Brealle Frasier In today’s fast-paced digital world, the role of parenting has become more complex than ever. Amidst the constant influx of information and the pressure to provide the best for our children, it’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of...
By Sarah Norwood Do you truly understand “resiliency”? Maybe you know someone who is resilient. Maybe you’ve been complimented for your resilience. To be resilient means that someone has the ability to get back up after failure or disappointment. When hard things...
By Cibelia Santos James Timothy Woods was a 17-year-old high school student. He loved sports, especially cross country and track, and was loved by everyone around him. He loved to make people smile; his family said that “his magnetic personality relaxed the most rigid...
By Megan Epperson What is the opposite of addiction? You may be surprised to know that the opposite of addiction is connection. Addiction expert Johann Hari says, “The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is human connection.” With so much of life consisting of...
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