Meaningful Gifts That Last a Lifetime
By Bryanna Bohartz Once upon a Christmas there was a mother who looked around her and was not satisfied. The children’s gifts had all been unwrapped. The presents and wrapping paper were scattered throughout the house. The gifts that the mother strained her bank...
A Lesson About Using Technology for Good
Do you use technology for good the majority of the time? What about your kids? Technology in our modern day has been both a blessing and a curse. It’s offered opportunity for tremendous advancement while at the same time often stifling meaningful social...
Read Between the Lines: A Balanced Sexual Education
By Rebecca McHood I’ve realized the world including human sexuality and monogamy are not as black and white as I once thought they were. The more time I’ve spent reading articles from the anti-porn and the pro-porn movements the more I’ve become disillusioned with the...
Say ‘No’ to Virtual Reality this Holiday Season
By Sam Black of Covenant Eyes I don’t mean to be a scrooge, but this Christmas there will be no virtual reality products on our gift list. And, yes, I wouldn’t be surprised if my teen son asked for a virtual reality headset. He hasn’t, so I’m keeping mum. But if he...
2017 Gift Guide!
By Jenny Webb, MA It’s that time of year. The time when we spend time we don’t have browsing, scanning blogs, and pouring over magazines looking for the perfect gift for someone special. This year, let us help. Educate and Empower Kids is excited to introduce our new...
Cultivating Gratitude All Year Long
By Jenny Webb, MA It’s easy to focus on gratitude during Thanksgiving. After all, that’s what the holiday is all about: remembering to be grateful for the good things and wonderful people in our lives. But as a mom, I’ve got to say—by the time we...
Kids and “Affection”: Why I’m NOT Teaching My Kids To Be Polite
By Amanda Scott I was around 7 years old the first time I was sexually assaulted. The man was a grandpa-type. He gave me special attention, he gave me treats and soda. He invited me to sit on his lap. I didn’t really want to but I’d been taught to obey my elders, to...
What is White Ribbon Week?
By Tina Mattsson Most parents of school-age kids have probably heard of Red Ribbon Week. This is a week dedicated to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention awareness. It’s well known throughout the country and utilized in many school districts. But how many...
The P*rn/Bullying Connection
By Tina Mattsson and Amanda Grossman-Scott Bullying becomes much easier when one doesn’t view their victim as a real person. There are many societal factors that desensitize us- gaming, increased screen time, more violent and sexualized media. But nothing dehumanizes...
6 Great Questions to Help Your Media-Savvy Child Choose a Halloween Costume
By Amanda Grossman-Scott A quick search for Halloween costumes for girls reveals, well, too much. I have two daughters and I want them to have fun dressing up for Halloween. So why do I feel like nearly every costume I see is too tight, too short, too low or too grown...
