The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalDaily Although vaping has been considered a safer option compared to smoking cigarettes, researchers now warn that regular use of e-cigarettes carries its own set of risks. Teenagers who frequently vape may face increased exposure to harmful metals like lead and uranium, which could potentially…
(Excerpt from Chapter 1 of Disciplemaking With Guys) One Sunday night I was late for our high school guys’ Bible study. When I came into the room, the guys were playing catch with a baseball they had made from playdough. When I asked them to put it away, Trevor asked, “Can we throw it one…
My son didn’t want to talk about it. That didn’t mean I was fine with that, though. The text message I’d received about what had happened in our neighborhood really set me off. Now I was driving home late at night and realized what he needed most was to feel understood, even at this crazy…
For three decades, I thrived in the advertising world, crafting award-winning commercials and two-page spread campaigns for outdoor brands like Skidoo, Red Wing Shoes, and Berkley Fishing. It was a career that allowed me to tap into my God-given creativity. By 2015, I had transitioned more towards independent filmmaking, having produced and directed a film…
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I learned a shocking lesson shortly after my oldest daughter Caitlin’s birth, and I relearned it almost every day of my experience as the father of four kids. No matter how much time and effort we put into preparing for… Read More The post Fact Is. . . Parenting Isn’t Easy appeared first on The…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows. Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study published April 29 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found. And…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms. “These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial development,” noted study corresponding author Dr. Amy…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. In the United States this year alone, there will be an anticipated 2,001,140 new cancer cases—leading to an estimated 611,720 related deaths. That’s 5,480 new cases and 1,680 deaths every day. And, according to a recent CNN report, cancer cases among younger people are…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is “alarming”, according to a report released by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access. Based on survey data from 280,000 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 in…