Culture Post: Parental Favoritism — Daughters and Responsible Kids Get the Nod

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · January 24, 2025

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Parenting, Violence

If you’ve ever wondered whether your parents secretly had a favorite child, they might have. Parents may be more inclined to confer the “favorite child award” to daughters and children who are agreeable and conscientious, according to a new study.

Tips for When You Give Your Kids Their First Digital Device

By Steven Johnson · January 22, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Education, Entertainment, Family Conflict, Family Life, Gaming, Guest Posts, Media, Parenting, Social Media, Spiritual Life, Values, Well-Being

In this guest blog, my friend Steven Johnson says that giving our kids their first digital device is similar to our parents handing over the…

Tuesday Video: Roll Call in 10 Years

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · January 21, 2025

Published in Families, Adolescence, Culture, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Life, Parenting

This is just a fun video. It cracked me up. And my grandson’s name, Huxley, made the list.

Kids Need Parents Who Are Leaders

By Jim Burns · January 20, 2025

Published in Families, A.W.E., Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Education, Family Conflict, Family Life, Family Ministry, Leadership, Parenting, Personal Growth, Teen Behaviors, Values, Well-Being

Kids Need Parents Who Are Leaders I’m afraid too many parents have indulged and enabled their children to such an extent that they have helped…