The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. Among adolescent girls who have been in a relationship, nearly a quarter (24%)—close to 19 million—will have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by the time they turn 20 years old, as highlighted by a new analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO)…
As we approach 2025, there’s a palpable excitement in the air, especially for those who are deeply invested in family ministry. The D6 Conference 2025 is just around the corner, and this event promises to be more than just a gathering—it’s a transformative experience. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor, a ministry leader, or a passionate…
Last week, the 2024 Olympiad opened in Paris. As a kid and young adult, I watched almost every Olympic event that was covered on TV. At the time, it was network TV functioning in a world without Cable, Internet streaming,… Read More The post Opening Ceremony Thoughts. . . appeared first on The Center for…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. The US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental health. The Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health highlighted potential links between social media use and poor sleep…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. Boredom is the key emotion behind most teens’ use of Instagram, a new study says. Teens open the app because they’re bored, then sift through its contents looking for interesting bits to relieve their boredom, researchers report. Then, bored by slogging through the site’s…
My daughter takes a seat in the dark beautician’s chair. She looks down as the black cape is secured around her neck. The hairdresser asks, “What do you want done to your hair today?” My daughter smiles in the mirror as she listens to the beautician, but doesn’t answer. For the past few days, I had…
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The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. Short-term reduction in leisure-time screen media use within families positively affects psychological symptoms in children and adolescents, according to a study published online in JAMA Network Open. Jesper Schmidt-Persson, Ph.D., from the Centre of Research in Childhood Health at the University of Southern Denmark…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by StudyFinds. How are families faring in the U.S. economy this year? A concerning new poll finds that the answer could be summed up in one word — desperation. Three in four parents say they would try “any” workaround they could find to save some money…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. Kids whose families frequently move have a significantly higher risk of depression later in life, a new study warns. Children who move once between the ages of 10 and 15 are 41% more likely to be diagnosed with depression in adulthood compared with those…