Family Activities for Self-Quarantine

Social distancing is hard for both parents and children. But this can be a great opportunity for you to spend some time with your family. School-work can only fill up so much time everyday. Here are some ideas for things to do while your family is...

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Talking to Young People About Coronavirus

This is a difficult time in our world. With COVID-19 impacting all corners of the globe, uncertainty is everywhere. While the virus seems to have the smallest infection rate in young people, they are certainly experiencing its effects at maximum...

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New to Netflix: Sex, Explained

In 2018, Netflix teamed up with Vox to produce Explained, a documentary web television series that attempted to explain different issues in an intelligent yet entertaining way. This show is controversial at best, but their 2020 spin-off takes...

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The Story of St. Patrick

Have your kids ever asked you about St. Patrick's Day? For many, St. Patrick's Day elicits thoughts of shamrocks, big parades and wearing green to avoid being pinched. Did you know that this overlooked Irish holiday has profound spiritual...

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2020 Dirty Dozen: Amazon

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) announced that Amazon is on the 2020 Dirty Dozen List, a list of mainstream companies that are major facilitators of sexual exploitation in the United States. This is...

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What is Hoop?

A new app called Hoop, has made its way to the top of the App Store Social Media charts. It does not take long for one to realize that the app is Tinder for teenagers. Users are shown a profile and are able to swipe left or right based on...

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2020 Dirty Dozen List

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) has announced the 2020 Dirty Dozen List, a list of mainstream companies that are major facilitators of sexual exploitation in the United States. The Dirty Dozen List is an...

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2020 Guide to Gen Z Slang

Are you ever confused by something your teen says? Does it feel like you're missing some important piece of information or reference? You are not alone. Many parents, teachers and adults feel lost in the world of teen lingo. This is why Axis...

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Being a Safe Source for Conversation

Setting a precedent for how you respond to a teen's shortcomings and questions is an important indicator of how a teen can expect you to respond to future shortcomings and questions. Your teen will be more apt to see you as a safe...

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Is Your Child Ready for Social Media?

Age should not be the single determining factor in your child having personal social media accounts. The right question should be closer to "based on everything I know about my child, do I believe he or she is ready to handle the pressures,...

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Creating a Family Media Plan This Holiday Season

In a world where children are "growing up digital," it's important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship. Parents play an important role in teaching these skills. Here are a few tips from the American...

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Kally's Story

I was involved in an abusive relationship when I found out I was expecting. I ended things to protect myself and my baby. I agonized about being a single parent and realized I wanted my child to have more than the life I could give her by myself. It...

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Instagram Tool to Combat Cyber-Bullying

With over 500 million active users, Instagram is one of the most popular apps for teens and young adults. And now, Instagram is making it easier to keep those teens and young adults safe. Recently, Instagram introduced the new "Restrict"...

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What is the YouTube Kids App?

YouTube, a company owned by Google, launched the toddler-oriented video streaming app YouTube Kids in 2015. With over 70 billion video views since its release, the app's popularity is extraordinary and calls us to look at the safety measures...

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CDC Finds Common Link in Vaping Deaths

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released an early report underlining the discovery of a commonality in the deaths caused by vaping-related illnesses. Lung samples taken from 29 patients found that every sample contained...

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Talking to Your Children About Pornography

Having an ongoing conversation with your children about pornography is the best way for you to help them reject pornography. It is important to have these conversations early and often. There are three questions parents commonly have about talking...

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WRAP Week 2019

Start the conversation about pornography - White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) starts Sunday, October 27. WRAP Week has historically brought together hundreds of national, state and local groups, along with driven concerned citizens...

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Delivered

The following is an excerpt from the forward, written by Jason Evert, of the book Delivered. While pornography--and all sin, for that matter--leads to isolation, love draws us toward union. In fact, the virtue of purity draws us to a deeper...

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Family Fun in the Fall

The falling leaves have begun and so has the season of gratitude. This autumn, celebrate your thankfulness by spending quality time with your family and friends. Family outings can be a great time to invite your kids' friends and use it as an...

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Forgiveness of Brandt Jean

This viral moment stunned everyone who watched it. Many have been closely following the case of Botham Jean. Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer,  shot Botham Jean in September 2018 after mistaking his apartment for her own and...

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