One of the most fundamental changes in parenting teens in our times is the lightning speed with which new technologies are embraced into and throughout their world.  We are still working on how to handle emerging digital

  Another summer break is nearing an end.  Time to get the kids and the whole family back into school rhythm, and hopefully set them up for success as much as possible.  As you do your best

    I'm not sure there has yet been an app that has so immediately caused such a cultural impact as Pokemon GO.  If you haven't heard of it yet, you probably think I'm kidding or exaggerating. 

Sitting in my office today, I noticed this picture of my son in his then brand new tree-house, taken maybe five or six years ago.  Since that time, despite my friend and I building the house with

Sleep until at least midday.  Lay around the house all afternoon using various digital screens, preferably with headphones on to tune out any and all parental input.  Stay up well past midnight interacting with friends via gaming

I applaud you for taking the time to take a look at this post - especially since it sounds like an accusation.  Got your attention, didn't it?  Hopefully, you aren't placing all these barriers between you and

Remember back when you were dating as a teenager, and you wondered why your girlfriend or boyfriend hadn't responded to your text within thirty minutes?  So frustrating, wasn't it?!  It's like, "What's the problem?  Did I do

"Okay, everyone - raise your hands if you think parades are fun!" Yes, it' Mardi Gras time down here in Cajun Country.  And, truth be told, my family and I are not really into the whole parade

          As loving parents, we all want to see our kids thrive, succeed, and reach their best potential.  As Christian parents, we want to see them doing seeking and depending on God to

Asking good questions is a great way to build any relationship.  It helps the questioner learn more about the other person, as well as communicating a certain level of genuine caring for that person.  Why bother asking,