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How to Interpret Emojis

Today’s children are growing up in a world that is more technologically connected than at any other time in history, and they are increasingly spending more time communicating through digital means.  Texting, instant messaging and emailing...

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The Truth About Second Chances

Mistakes happen. It is a fact of life. But when your children mess up, what do you do? Whether it’s drug and alcohol abuse, premarital sexual activity, reckless driving, unhealthy relationships, lying, self-harm or stealing, it hurts to see...

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What is Sexual Integrity?

If you are starting conversations about purity with your child, you have probably come across the phrase sexual integrity. You are familiar with the word integrity–being honest and strong in moral principles. Essentially, a person of integrity...

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Year in Review

A think tank that offers parents tools to create meaningful conversations and deepen relationships with their children, a network of individuals committed...

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Post-Roe Sex Education

Since the Dobbs decision was released in June, our country has changed. Women nationwide are discussing how they will cope without easy access to abortion. More broadly, many men and women are thinking about how they want to prepare the...

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#SexStrike

In the wake of the Dobbs ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade after 49 years, many pro-abortion activists are making their voices heard using a surprising route—a sex strike. The day after the ruling came down, Abstinence...

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How Far is Too Far?

There is one question dating teens have been asking for decades: how far is too far? For young people seeking chaste dating relationships, it can be hard to discern physical limits. In a recent episode of his podcast, Lust is Boring,...

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The Hook-Up Culture

Dr. Joe Malone holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance with a specialization in sexual wellness and is a professor at Middle Tennessee State University. He recently wrote an article about the hook-up culture and the many ways it harms...

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Father's Impact on Adolescent Sexual Behavior

A 2019 study investigated the role of a father's parenting in teenagers’ sexual risk behaviors, especially looking at the children of mothers who gave birth as teenagers. Researchers found that a father's disapproval of...

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Six Ways to Wait Well

Everyone is waiting for something. Whether you are waiting to hear back on a new job opportunity, a new home or an injury to heal, there are things every day that we have to wait for. Waiting for a relationship while pursuing contentment or waiting...

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