When She Chooses the Phone Over the Friend
Smartphone overuse in adolescents has risen sharply over the last three years sparking a distancing effect through a behavior known as “phubbing”. Yes, you heard that correctly—“phubbing.” … Read More
Smartphone overuse in adolescents has risen sharply over the last three years sparking a distancing effect through a behavior known as “phubbing”. Yes, you heard that correctly—“phubbing.” … Read More
“I’M her best friend, not that other girl! How could she do this to me?” If you have an elementary-aged, pre-teen, or teen daughter, chances are you’ve … Read More
Fostering social skills early in life is a valuable skill that can be easily overlooked—after all, the mountain of schoolwork, the frenzied chauffeuring from dance to soccer … Read More
Smartphones and related technology have made daily communication an increasingly noisy process. Six billion text messages are sent every day. That’s six billion ongoing conversations happening simultaneously. … Read More
As a family, how heavy does the burden of a lost world weigh on your heart? If your girl heeds the call to spread the good news, … Read More
“If you see something, say something.” The advice meant to expose bullying activity, harassment, and assault holds wisdom—for all parties involved. But within kids and teen circles, … Read More
Have you listened to mainstream radio or streaming apps lately? In nearly every genre, songs center on the issue of couples staying faithful to one another. Whether … Read More
Think back to the first person who turned your eye. Not just as friends, but as “more than friends”. Our culture describes these feelings as a “crush”. … Read More
In today’s age of smartphone technology, even toddlers know how to swipe a screen to make something disappear. Archiving text messages, closing out active apps, or even … Read More
God’s children are a unique, diverse tapestry who bear His Image on the earth. Some of our differences are harder to recognize than others. With the rate … Read More
Does your girl see herself as one abandoned on a deserted island or part of a continent community? Whether she’s wired as an introvert or an extrovert, … Read More
What are some of the character defects of the absolute worst boss or teacher you’ve ever had? Perhaps they always thought they knew better, or maybe they … Read More