How Teens Communicate
If you’ve been around teenagers for about five minutes, you know that some of the rules of engagement have changed in their social world, while others have stayed the same.
Archive October 14, 2010
I’ll Share Mine if You Share Yours
Last week the NY Times shared another “aha” moment for parents of teenagers
Don’t Talk Back
Good news for frustrated parents everywhere.
The Technology Basket
Here’s a great idea for the holidays…
The Digital World Becoming Reality
Recently, a Pew Study came out that revealed 58% of teens said that Facebook has made them closer to others. But there’s also a negative side to this finding.
Creating Safe Spaces
Quiet, lonely suffering. It’s part of the adolescent experience for most teenagers.
Are Parents the Problem or the Solution?
An article about parents recently caught my attention.
Behind The Count The Deficit of Social Capital and What We Can Do
All kids need close intentional relationships with adults; a need that is largely going unmet in our society. Churches and ministries offer a unique context for building social capital to help kids thrive.
Boys Need Their Friends
Turns out that teen boys’ need for intimate friendship is as potent as it is for girls.
One-Time Service Events: Five Considerations
Not-so-deep service is an event. Deep justice is a lifestyle.