Tuesday Video: Ticket Without A Seat

By [reposted by] Jim Burns · September 15, 2020

Published in Families, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Education, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spiritual Life, Values

I love the message of this 3 minute video. This film won an Oscar for the best short feature animated movie. Click here for link…

Sex, Drugs, and Media part 1

By Jim Burns · September 14, 2020

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

This is a seven-part series on the important issues of talking with our kids about sex, drugs and media. All research tells us the more…

Culture Post: 9 In 10 College Students Battle Fear Of Being Without Smartphone

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · September 11, 2020

Published in Families, College, Culture, Health Issues, Technology, Teen Behaviors

According to a new study just released by the American Academy of Medicine, researchers conclude that “nomophobia,” or the fear of being out of smartphone contact, is an “extremely common” phobia among college students.

How Cooking Can Bring Your Family Closer Together

By Tim Frechette · September 9, 2020

Published in Families, Communication, Education, Emerging Adults, Family Activities, Family Life, Guest Posts, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth

I must admit I had never once thought about cooking a meal as something to bring your family closer together until I read Tim Frechette’s…