How Do I Talk About Sex With My Teenager?
Kara Powell offers tips and strategies for parents of teenagers and younger children.
Archive October 14, 2010
Which airline makes me feel the most hip?
This last month, I’ve been doing more travel than usual. While it’s been exciting to have the chance to meet with leaders all over the country and share about Sticky Faith…
Back Home and Doing Fine
According to a new Pew Research report entitled “The Boomerang Generation: Feeling OK About Living with Mom and Dad,” young adults ages 25-34 are largely just what the title suggests.
Middle Class Families in the Research Spotlight
New research from anthropologists explores cultural forces at play in middle class families.
Helicopter Mom and Dad Coming to the Job Interview With You?
The horror stories of helicopter parents are plentiful but a study conducted by Michigan State University sheds light on how helicopter parents are affecting the job search
The Tween Dating Scene: Can You Spell T-E-X-T?
According to a Wall Street Journal summary of new study of tween dating habits and attitudes, some elements of dating have changed in the last 30 years and some haven’t.
Making Media a Pro-Family Event
I am always saddened when I see families with teenagers waiting in restaurant lobbies for tables, and none of the family members are talking because each member has their own form of technology (iPods and cell phones being the most dominant).
Normalize Your Young Teen’s Experiences
As I mentioned, I am a fan of Mark Oestreicher’s new book, Understanding Your Young Teen: Practical Wisdom for Parents.
Don’t Talk Back
Good news for frustrated parents everywhere.
A Truly Collaborative Youth Ministry Training Gathering
I don’t think I’ve ever been invited to attend, let alone speak, at a youth ministry training event in which “Collaborative” was the primary noun.