Who is This Stranger in My House?

By Jim Burns · January 29, 2024

Published in Families, Adolescence, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Emerging Adults, Family Conflict, Family Life, Parenting, Personal Growth, Teen Behaviors, Values, Well-Being

Who is This Stranger in My House? I’m the first to admit it wasn’t easy for me when my girls became teenagers. “The change” was…

The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians’ Households

By Jim Liebelt · January 10, 2024

Published in Families, Communication, Culture, Discipline, Education, Family Life, Guest Posts, Parenting, Spiritual Life, Teen Behaviors, Values

The Powerful Influence of Moms in Christians’ Households *The following is excerpted from an online article posted on Barna.com. Acknowledging the influence of moms isn’t…

Texting, Video Gaming Especially Bad for Teen’s Sleep

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · December 21, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Technology, Teen Behaviors

Any type of time spent looking at screens before bed is bad for kids’ sleep, but new research shows that “interactive” screen time — texting and video games, for example — is especially harmful.

Culture Post: Revealing the Impact of Parental Tech Use on Adolescent Mental Health and Behavior

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · December 15, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Mental Health, Parenting, Technology, Teen Behaviors

A recent study shows how a parent’s use of technology can interfere with the relationship between parents and adolescents and influence adolescents’ mental health and behavioral outcomes.