Culture Post: Suicide Rate Keeps Rising Among Young Americans

By Jim Liebelt · September 25, 2020

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

According to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been a nearly 60% jump in suicides by young Americans since 2007.

Raise Your Kids So They’re Not Self-Reliant

By Susan Narjala · September 23, 2020

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting, Personal Growth, Teen Behaviors, Values

I loved this blog by Susan Narjala. She is from India and lived 10 years in Oregon. Her thoughts on teaching our children to trust…

Tuesday Video: Andy Andrews Amazing Grace

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · September 22, 2020

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Discipline, Family Conflict, Parenting, Spiritual Life

Andy Andrews is a comedian from the South. He is fun, funny and this bit is about singing a rendition of the song Amazing Grace…

Sex, Drugs, and Media part 2

By Jim Burns · September 21, 2020

Published in Families, Adolescence, Alcohol-Drugs, At-Risk, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Education, Emerging Adults, Parenting, Sexuality, Social Media, Teen Behaviors

(This is part 2 of a seven-part series) Lack of information Since the days of Moses, God has given the primary responsibility of teaching and…