Parenting • Media and entertainment The importance of media discernment Taking media seriously means our choices should be determined by God’s thoughts, not the other way around. Although t... Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Tuning into real life in a digital world It is up to parents to filter through the material and guard their children’s minds and hearts from the harmful effec... Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Q&A: Is "bibbidy-bobbidi-boo" taboo? Magic in children's entertainment We’d suggest that it is important for parents to pay close attention to the manner in which spiritual power is presen... Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Mind your media: 8 tips to raise discerning teens Here’s an alternative "media strategy" for parents that helps build up, rather than erode, your relationship with you... Article
Parenting • Addiction 5 mistakes to avoid when your child is addicted to video games While most conscientious parents screen games to protect their children from violent and sexual themes, few understan... Article
Parenting • Addiction Easing back on your teen's gaming If we want to get our kids’ attention, a good place to start is by engaging our teens in respectful discussions about... Article
Parenting • Depression 13 reasons why not: Talking to teens about suicide Our teens need to know that there is always hope and help. Here are 13 messages every young adult needs to hear. Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Q&A: What's your teen listening to? I’m disturbed by some of the performers my teenager listens to. How do we set a fair and reasonable music standard? Article
Parenting • Online safety How to protect your teen from online gambling The National Research Council reports that 52 per cent to 89 per cent of teens have gambled or are currently gambling... Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment The problem with princesses: Teaching little girls the difference between reality and fairy tales Are the princesses a harmless phase that little girls outgrow? I see three possible negative consequences of the "Pri... Article
Parenting • Online safety Protecting your family online: experts tell you how Internet access is almost universal for Canadian children and teenagers. With such access come all of the Internet’s ... Article
Parenting • Kids dating / premarital sex Q&A: Girls are constantly texting my son A helpful first step might be to have a family discussion around when it’s appropriate to be using a cellphone, and w... Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Making wise media choices for your family Then we decided we wanted our kids to develop godly media discernment. Here are some tips that have helped us accompl... Article
Parenting • Online safety When should your child get a cellphone? When we give our children a portable window into everything the world has to offer, our parenting challenges increase... Article
Parenting • Online safety Top eight expert tips on Internet safety "The Net is vital to a child's success as a student as well as a future member of the work place," says Alexis Moore. Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment How to help your teen safeguard their faith When it comes to assessing the spiritual impact of any environment on our kids, knowledge is power. Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Helping your daughter navigate a highly sexualized culture Our culture tries to convince our daughters that they amount to nothing more than the sum of their parts. Our daughte... Article
Parenting • Online safety Know your technology: Parenting in a digital world Technology doesn’t have to be a frightful menace for today’s parents; it can also be an important ally. Parents brave... Article
Parenting • Media and entertainment Q&A: Days after watching a scary movie, our child won't sleep alone. What can we do? A couple of weeks ago we checked out a "kids’ movie" from our library that turned out to be very scary. Ever since th... Article
Parenting • Sex education Guiding your son to respond well to sexual attraction Boys can't control their initial attraction, but they need to learn they do have control over how they respond. Article