It’s time that we took a good look at ourselves and reclaimed the use of our phones for good purposes. The always available distraction keeps us from more meaningful relationships. Instead, “we are becoming something like peacocks, preening and arranging our personas for the admiration of an online audience.” While many people think they can…
Communication for today’s adults, teens and kids has drastically changed from what it was a few years ago. We’ve moved from picking up the phone or meeting in person to direct messaging and video chat. Some apps available today on smartphones even go so far as to keep their messages “secret” by ensuring they are…
The rate of children sexually abusing other children has sharply increased over the past few years and can be attributed to our society’s consumption of pornography. We desperately need to deal with pornography in our families, communities, schools and churches. “I have said this before, and I will say it again: If we as a…
“There is a silent tragedy developing right now, in our homes, and it concerns our most precious jewels….Our children are in a devastating emotional state!”, according to Victoria Prooday (Occupational Therapist), “talk to teachers and professionals who have been working in the field for the last 15 years. You will hear concerns similar to mine”.…
Social media platforms are constantly changing, and teens have always been ahead of the curve. Do we know where our children ‘hang-out’ on the internet? Many teen social media users say that social media often distracts them from other important things: Fifty-seven percent agree that using social media often distracts them when they should be…
As your kids get older they begin to broach the conversation of when they can have a phone of their own. After all, Mom and Dad have one, or an older brother/sister and possibly even some kids in their class. Receiving a smartphone is a milestone in their life. Providing a smartphone to your child…
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and sometimes deadly consequences. An alarming number of traffic accidents are linked to driving while distracted, including the use of mobile devices while driving, resulting in injury and loss of life. While parents of new drivers know about the dangers of distracted driving, the smartphone has…
Today’s teens are always connected, living their lives online and in the public eye. They do not live in an age of “pick up the phone and call”, but more quickly message their friends instead of calling. Teens do not always make the wisest choices about what they are posting, sharing or texting. As a…
We’ve all seen “those” parents—the ones that stroll with their children, talking on their smartphone rather than with their little one—and the parents who answer a call or text in the middle of a conversation with their child—or the parents who play repeated games or read “important” news on their devices rather than opting for…
Mrs. Marilyn Evans was curious if parents do talk to their doctor about the risks of porn, so she called her brother-in-law. He’s been practicing pediatrics for over 20 years. “He explained that part of his wellness care includes helping parents come up with strategies to limit screen time, keep kids active, and shut down…