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Sexting: A Message to Young People
As a young person growing up today, are you growing up in one of the easiest times, or is it one of the most challenging times? Most likely, you have never had to go to bed hungry. You have likely never had to worry about having clothes to wear or a...
Audio Book – Pilgrim in Medialand
The Siouxland Modern Media Committee has created an audio book of Pilgrim in Medialand and has graciously shared this audio book with the Modern Media community. Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8...
Twelve Ways Your Phone is Changing You
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...
4 Secret Messaging Apps Parents Need to Know About
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...
Sexual Abuse after Viewing Porn
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...
The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today’s Children
“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...