“Boundaries” has become a buzzword in parenting. Boundaries are necessary for a balanced, responsible life. The smartphone has blown the lid off of every boundary imaginable in ways we could never have anticipated. This great social experiment has the majority of the world deeply immersed, and with devastating consequences, particularly for our youth. It seems…
Lately I’ve been noticing a trend: in the midst of increasingly-present smartphones, tablets, TV’s, and gaming devices, I’ve been spotting more and more people taking breaks from media, and I keep seeing more and more social media sign-offs on Fridays (ex. “See you on Monday!”) from people doing “screen free” weekends. Curious, I did some…
Moms: When Do We Get to Celebrate? Celebration for moms is scheduled in May; but I’m wondering when does it really happen? Is it between adult diaper changes or accidents that require a change of clothes? Is it packing to travel for an adult child and making sure there is a change of clothes if…
On this Mother’s Day weekend. . . Heavenly Father, You are the one who made all things and declared all things “good!” Thank you for creating the family and including it in those things that are “good!” Thank you for… Read More The post A Prayer For Families appeared first on The Center for Parent…
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When I was a child, I sometimes found myself in trouble. My parents were fair disciplinarians. I typically received short punishments and a verbal correction when I messed up. When you’re a child, it is understandable that you will sometimes miss the mark. Parents are there to guide your actions and provide directions when errors…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. Parents can be very effective buzzkills for their teens just by letting kids know they’re being closely watched, a new study reports. Teenagers are less likely to drink, smoke, or use drugs when parents keep tabs on their activities, according to findings published in…
Scripture has a way of punching us in the gut, doesn’t it? It’s amazing how God’s unchanging Word is able to expose not only the spirit of the times (or as Paul calls it, “The course of this world”), but… Read More The post Parenting: Who’s In Charge? appeared first on The Center for Parent…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalExpress. Due to a later melatonin onset and increased alertness in the evening, teenagers often find it hard to fall asleep at a time that would allow them to clock up the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep each night. It is also during…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalExpress. New research led by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, published in Developmental Science, suggests that children and adolescents remain excited by learning new words, all the way until adulthood. The study, led by Professor Saloni Krishnan from the Department of Psychology, investigated…