The U.S. Surgeon General, Admiral Vivek Murthy, recently issued an advisory warning about the decline in mental health for young people. The advisory cites a steep increase in suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. While the report...
The U.S. Surgeon General, Admiral Vivek Murthy, recently issued an advisory warning about the decline in mental health for young people. The advisory cites a steep increase in suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety. While the report...
Do you really know what is under your Christmas tree? This Christmas, many parents, with no intention of harm, will gift their children with their first laptop, tablet or phone without also equipping them with the tools needed to prepare for...
Rather than completely re-hashing the problem of smartphone addiction, Axis has created a Parent Guide that provides self-reflection questions and a few exercises to try. The exercises are created for both parents and teens. Parents,...
If you or someone you know struggles with pornography, there is hope. Community and accountability are key to overcoming pornography addiction for good. STRIVE is a 21-day detox program for men with a community of brothers led by Matt Fradd....
A 2019 study published in Health Affairs looked at the relationship between family resilience & connection and child flourishing. Researchers also looked at the effects of childhood adversity, such as income, health issues or...
Fall is a time of gratitude for family and connection with one another. Families across America are preparing for Thanksgiving and spending time together. A 2021 study published in the journal Academic Pediatrics examined the...
Earlier this month, Marvel released what it hoped would be its latest superhero blockbuster, Eternals. Eternals is about a group of ten powerful immortals who were sent to protect humanity seven thousand years ago. In Eternals,...
*Warning: link contains screenshots from Snapchat with graphic content.* On October 26, Jennifer Stout, Snapchat's VP of Global Public Policy, testified about social media companies' role in protecting kids online. When questioned regarding...
It is well known that a father's absence has a major impact on many facets of his child's life. A review studied the association between "father absence" and "adolescent well-being and development." Results...
Roku made the announcement that they are dropping PornHub and other pornography streaming channels from their platform. Roku is a media streaming company used by millions to stream tv, movies and music. Since 2017, Roku has been on...
A rare "flesh-eating' sexually transmitted disease (STD) is surging in the United Kingdom. This STD is called donovanosis, a genital ulcerative disease caused by a bacterial infection. Even though donovanosis is not actually...
White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) week is next week, October 31 through November 6. Because of how prevalent pornography is in our culture today, it is more important than ever to raise awareness of the countless harms of pornography and offer...
In a world that is overwhelmed with discouraging news, it is vital to be intentional about sharing God's love with others, especially those who are hurting. A parenting blog post from Focus on the Family shares a few ideas for sharing...
One of the foundational principles of the Abstinence Clearinghouse is our belief that parents are the primary educators of their children. The rights of parents as such have been under attack for years. However, tensions from the power struggle...
The dystopian drama Squid Game is at the top of Netflix's charts all around the world. The Korean sensation has become the center of cultural conversation and has spurred many memes across social media—especially among GenZ on...
We all know the playground song, "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage." But more and more, society is separating love, marriage and children. A 2020 study looked at how the institution of...
A new law in California mandates that toy stores, or toy sections, must include a gender neutral section. This means that while stores can separate some toys by gender, there must also be a section that is "gender inclusive" to...
When a man or woman watches pornography, they don't just harm themselves. They are often betraying those closest to them, especially if they are in a romantic relationship. Pornography consumption by a partner can leave the other person...
This year, we have watched parents around the country stand up and give voice to what they believe in by speaking at school board meetings. One benefit of the COVID lockdowns and virtual school is that parents are now more aware than ever before of...
RaeLynn, a country artist who rose to fame as a quarter-finalist in the second season of The Voice, recently released a song from her upcoming album that is inspired by the story of her mother's heroic choice to choose life for her. The...