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"I'm Bored", by David R. Smith (5/29/2013)

A Few Ideas to Beat the Summertime Blues

4 Tips to Teach Kids Delayed Gratification, by Rick Johnson (5/14/2013)

The Pressures of Prom, by David R. Smith (5/6/2013)

Hope in a Hopeless Situation, by Lane Palmer (11/2/2012)

Raising Kids When Divorce Gets Ugly

Raising Kids in a Divorced Home, by Lane Palmer (10/2/2012)

Behind the Family Portrait, by Jonathan McKee (5/24/2012)

"Shhhhh! Don’t Talk About Sex!", by Jonathan McKee (3/12/2012)

What Happens When a Society Goes Silent on Sex?

Telling Teenagers the Explicit Truth About Sex, by Jonathan McKee (3/11/2012)

Four Facts About Sex We Just Can't Keep to Ourselves

Backtalking to Mom Should Be Rewarded?, by Jonathan McKee (1/4/2012)

Sisters Learning to Become Friends, by Jonathan McKee (12/5/2011)

Yelling Works...Temporarily, by Jonathan McKee (7/19/2011)

The Stages of Pornography, by Jim Burns (10/21/2010)

Why Porn Might Bring Down This Culture

To Glee or Not to Glee, by Jonathan McKee (10/13/2010)

10 Ways to Correct Behavior Without Crushing Character, by Jim Burns (10/1/2010)

Don’t Require Your Kids to Misbehave, by Wayne Rice (9/20/2010)

What Kids (Really) Want, by David R. Smith (8/26/2010)

Their Greatest Desire May Surprise – and Change – You

Fix My Kid, by Al Menconi (7/20/2010)

Blurred Reality, by David R. Smith (7/15/2010)

Teens’ Use of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

Three Cheers for Chores, by Wayne Rice (7/4/2010)

Move Over Mario, by David R. Smith (7/2/2010)

Video Games Then and Now

Banning Best Friends, by David Urbanski (6/25/2010)

Reacting (or Overreacting) to Teen Relational Problems

When Pain is All You Have, by Jim Burns (5/21/2010)

Why Teenagers Cut Themselves

How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs, by Jim Burns (5/20/2010)

Preventative Maintenance Through Conversation

Monkey See Monkey Do, by David R. Smith (5/14/2010)

Who's to Blame for Kids' Sexual Dilemma?

Will I Ever Be Satisfied?, by Al Menconi (4/20/2010)

Giving Your Children's Spiritual Maturity Over Constantly in Prayer

The Scope of Sexting, by David R. Smith (4/16/2010)

How Big Is It and How Big Will It Get?

Stressed Out, by David R. Smith (3/4/2010)

Are Today’s Kids the Most-Stressed Generation?

Dad, can I download this song?, by Jonathan McKee (2/4/2010)

A Parent's Perspective on Teaching Discernment

God Doesn't Ask Us to Be Successful, by Al Menconi (1/20/2010)

Culture’s Confusion Over Sex, by David R. Smith (12/4/2009)

And The Impact It’s Making On Teens

Do You Care About Your Children?, by Al Menconi (11/1/2009)

“I’m Trying to Talk to You!”, by David R. Smith (10/31/2009)

Getting the Attention of Our Teenagers

The Fine Art of Stealth Communication, by Wayne Rice (10/24/2009)

"Say Aah" …and, "What’s in Your iPod?", by Jonathan McKee (10/22/2009)

Pediatricians Advised to Learn About Kids’ Media Use

Teen Sex Escalation, by David R. Smith (10/9/2009)

Parents Have Ammo to Reverse the Trend

Celebrate Your Marriage, by Wayne Rice (9/22/2009)

Handling Social Media with Your Kids, by Jim Burns (9/21/2009)

“My Kid Doesn’t Do That!”, by David R. Smith (9/5/2009)

Teens’ Actual Use of the Internet vs. Parents’ Perceptions

Why I Allowed My 12-year-old to See Rated R... but Not PG-13!, by Jonathan McKee (8/1/2009)

What Films are Actually Appropriate?

Circle the Wagons, by Wayne Rice (8/1/2009)

Surround Your Kids with as Many Caring, Quality Adults as You Can

A Bloody Cry for Help, by David R. Smith (7/19/2009)

Teenagers and Deliberate Self-Harm

How to Protect Your Kids from Cyberbullies, by Jim Burns (6/30/2009)

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe

No Need to Study, by David R. Smith (6/27/2009)

New Ways to Make an "A"

Act Your Age, by Wayne Rice (6/21/2009)

Family Finances, by David R. Smith (5/15/2009)

Does Talking With Teens About Money Help?

The Pain Over Posted Pics, by David R. Smith (5/1/2009)

Many Teens Regret Some Online Behavior

Is Prayer Your First or Last Resort?, by Al Menconi (4/30/2009)

The Elephant in the Room, by David R. Smith (4/24/2009)

The Growing Problem of Teenage Obesity

Teach Your Children the Four R's, by Wayne Rice (3/10/2009)

Are Parents Obsolete?, by Jonathan McKee (3/5/2009)

Don't Underestimate the Influence of Parenting

When Girls Don't Like Themselves, by David R. Smith (1/28/2009)

Girls' Game Plan for Low Self-Esteem

A Hill Worth Dying On, by Al Menconi (12/20/2008)

Pick Your Battles Wisely

Mobile Porn, by David R. Smith (12/12/2008)

Teens Using Cell Phones for X-Rated Purposes

Five Keys for Teaching Kids Healthy Sexuality, by Jim Burns (11/20/2008)

I'm in Love with a Vampire, by Jonathan McKee (11/11/2008)

The Subtle Messages of Twilight

Don't Believe the Lie; There is Hope, by Al Menconi (10/20/2008)

The Blame Game on Drinking Games, by David R. Smith (10/18/2008)

Who's Responsible for Underage Drinking?

Does Everything Have to Be a Learning Experience, by Al Menconi (10/3/2008)

Are You Winning the Battle, by Al Menconi (9/21/2008)

...and Losing the War for Your Kids?

Smile-You Have a Teenager in Your House, by Wayne Rice (4/2/2008)

Do Bad Lyrics Really Affect Teenagers?, by David R. Smith (3/8/2008)

The Source's Music Survey

With No Boundaries, It's Impossible to Go Too Far, by Al Menconi (3/1/2008)

Alcohol and Your Teen, by Jim Burns (6/1/2006)

Keeping Your Kids Safe by Being Media-Wise, by Jim Burns (10/21/2005)

Help Your Kids Make Right and Wise Decisions About Media

If Teenagers Only Had a Brain, by Jonathan McKee (8/16/2005)

Our Response to All the Hype about the Teen Brain

Six Essentials for Making Discipline Work In Your Home, by Jim Burns (10/4/2004)

Consistency is the Key to Raising Responsible Kids