A few years ago, my now ex-wife floated the idea of us getting a service dog for our autistic, nonverbal son. She felt it would be a great support for him on several levels, to help him more calmly and safely navigate his environment both in school and in public. A service dog would also…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by News Medical. A recent study has found that among Danish adolescents, increased weekly alcohol consumption is linked to a higher risk of hospital visits due to alcohol-induced incidents and unintentional injuries. The study was conducted among a large cohort of 71,025 Danish youth and provided…
The older I get the more I see the relevance of how the old stuff speaks to the new. . . which means that “the new” must not really be that new at all. There really is nothing new under… Read More The post More Thoughts On Paul’s Words To Youthworkers. . . appeared first…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by Neuroscience News. New research identifies a strong correlation between higher BMI in children aged 12-16 and increased risks of depression symptoms. The association weakens for the age bracket 16-21, suggesting an age-sensitive period during early adolescence. Analyzing data from over 10,000 twins, the study underscores…
So. . . what is most important in youth ministry? That’s the question I asked yesterday and will be answering this week here in this space. This question and the answer(s) I will share were occasioned by my youth pastor… Read More The post Youth Ministry: There’s A World To Know. . . appeared first…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress. In a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms. The findings are published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders. In the study of 10,258 adolescents aged 10–14 years, participants…
Yesterday I had the privilege of preaching at the ordination service of one of my young youth ministry friends who’s also been a part of our CPYU Faith and Culture Cohorts. When Jake invited me to preach – which was… Read More The post Youth Ministry: What’s Most Important? appeared first on The Center for…
The following is excerpted from an online article posted by HealthDay. The maker of the “One Chip Challenge” has pulled the product from store shelves after a Massachusetts mom claimed the super spicy chip, packaged in a coffin-shaped container, contributed to the death of her 14-year-old son. “The Paqui One Chip Challenge is intended for…
The first time the engine-shaped glowing light appeared on my car’s display, I took notice. I quickly sought mechanics to tell me if the check engine light was a genuine problem. After some minor work and knowledge from those who understand how my car runs, the light was gone and so were my worries about…
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