Recent Articles
The Wisdom of Sleep
From BlogOur conventional wisdom says, “They’re young; they can take it.” But newish studies suggest that lack of sleep in teens can lead to moodiness, depression, underperforming in academics and athletics, and even more dire health concerns. But sleep is more than a health issue. It’s a wisdom issue.
Show Them the Fool
From Conversation StartersWe’d all like our kids to grow wise. One great way to do that is to show them what foolish looks like by comparison—and hopefully not in our own daily words and actions. Another approach is to find an opportunity to dwell on some of the eye-opening descriptions of fools…
Does Screen Time Make Teens Pull Away?
From BlogOne 2004 study says yes, but a 2009 study of Web-using adults says we’re more engaged in the world than others. The real question is how is your student responding to their interface with the data stream.
Praise Him to Them
From Conversation StartersOur goal this week is simple—to look for opportunities to commend God’s works to the next generation, to be intentional about telling of His mighty acts in our lives to our kids.
Real World Parents, the Book
From BlogWe’re really excited to announce that Mark Matlock’s latest book—which builds on and expands all the big ideas covered in the Real World Parents seminars—is now available for purchase and, you know, reading.
