Children/Families Involved at Occupy Wall Street Events
As I’ve been tracking with the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement, I’ve kept an especially keen eye open for the presence of children and teenagers at the protests.
Archive October 14, 2010
Parenting Digital Kids
The Center for Parent-Youth Understanding is one of our favorite resources to recommend to parents when it comes to learning about youth culture trends and research.
Teenagers’ IQ Can Change
There’s a theme in some of the brain research that we’re hearing about at FYI: it’s possible for teenagers’ brains to become more sharp or to atrophy.
Talking to Children & Teenagers About the Internet
Many of the questions we at the Fuller Youth Institute receive most frequently swirl around technology. Both leaders and parents are wondering how to help children and teenagers navigate technology.
Some Great Lessons from Steve Jobs’ Life
Like you, I have read a BUNCH about Steve Jobs in the past few weeks. One of the posts that hit home the most for me was a blog by Adam McLane from the Youth Cartel.
Are We Training Fleas (aka Teenagers) Not to Jump Too High?
I have loved getting to know Kenda Creasy Dean, a member of the Practical Theology/Youth Ministry faculty at Princeton Seminary this last decade or so.
Family Dinners of All Flavors
We at FYI are big fans of family dinners. As folks who care about research, we are continually struck by the powerful effects of families having dinners together.
“Not My Kid” – Parental Delusions
In last week’s HomeWord Weekly Culture Brief, Jim Burns and his team brought my attention to an interesting study reflecting how we as parents can be a bit out of touch with our kids.
The Power of Grandparents
Last week I had the chance to speak at Mount Hermon’s Family Camp, here in CA.
Kids: Please Understand Me
Last week our FYI staff team was all at camp. Irene, Cody and I were all involved with youth or family camps, and Brad was camping with his family.