Do you catch yourself living through the lens - that is, taking so many photos with your phone or camera that you actually missed aspects of what was going on around you? Does perfectionism play into your photo-taking or your...
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Teen suicide is a serious and troubling problem facing our country. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens in America. Focus on the Family recently published Alive to Thrive - A Guide to Preventing Teen Suicide, a program that...
Accessing pornography is increasingly easy due to technology. The statistics can be overwhelming. Over 40 million Americans are regular visitors to pornography websites. There are 42 million pornography websites totaling 370...
Research suggests that parental involvement and supervision considerably advance children's academic achievement. Support from family and friends also protects against bullying, which increases depressive symptoms and poor academic...
Practicing gratitude is an essential attribute to enjoying the holiday season. According to psychologist and author Dr. Thomas Lickona, "Gratitude is the virtue of feeling and expressing thanks for benefits received. It's been called 'the secret...
When you look at your calendar between now and the New Year, is it a source of stress? It is far too easy to over-schedule our families and ourselves as the holidays approach. Here are a few tips for finding balance during the holiday...
There are many apps parents can use to monitor their teens social media activity and amount of time spent online. In addition to regular conversations about technology and online safety, using apps to monitor family technology use may help foster...
According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researcher Dr. Michael Leahy found that "anxiety has increased so much that typical schoolchildren during the 1980's reported more anxiety than child...
Jen Ferguson found herself in a difficult circumstance. Her daughter, a sixth grader at the time, was working on a collaborative project with a friend at school and clicked the wrong tab on her friends computer which led to pornography. Jen and...
Protect Young Eyes recently released an article detailing how you can block pornography on your family's devices free of charge. According to the article, understanding the Domain Name System (DNS) is crucial to leveraging a...
