I’m heating up leftover meatloaf for lunch. Meatloaf. That is a food that seriously needs to be renamed. What would make it sound more appetizing?

Such a common question, in fact, last night during my Zoom parenting workshop a parent asked me, "What do I do if I've been so strict that my kids don't even want to talk with me?" It's more common than you'd think. Here's some ideas... focusonthefamily.com/parenting/when… Focus on the Family

Three phrases moms and dads should avoid saying, and ideas of how to actually respond… thesource4parents.com/parenting-help…

Just posted a brand new DYM PARENT TIPS podcast... 14 minutes of help this week answering the question, "Does all this screen time really effect the mental health of today's young people?" And if you have a daughter...you'll want to tune in... podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/does-screen-ti… Download Youth Ministry

Why we've really gotta stop saying, "Masks don't help"... jonathanmckeewrites.com/archive/2020/0…

Youth workers, if you are feeling “zoomed out,” I promise you – many of your teens are also. Here are some key practices to consider... thesource4ym.com/surviving-zoom…

About to teach my parent workshop via ZOOM tonight for a church in Florida (and I don't even have to get on a plane... woohoo!) thesource4parents.com/parenting-semi…

What are our kids gleaning from all of the pain, violence, bitterness, and unrest in the news? More importantly, how can we talk with them about all they are observing? thesource4parents.com/parenting-help…

Three tips for parents along this journey... Download Youth Ministry "Parent Tips" Podcast podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/talking-with-y…

A fascinating peek into the world of streaming the last few months while theaters remain empty... thesource4parents.com/youth-culture-…

Really helpful new article for parents... thesource4parents.com/parenting-help…

One thing the quarantine has taught us...People Over Program thesource4ym.com/people-over-pr…

I have just one question: will Taylor Swift vote for him? christianpost.com/news/kanye-wes…

"We need to not just get the Bible right, we need to get love right." -Preston Sprinkle

“Conflict over screens is common in families and, in many cases, this conflict is likely to be more harmful to adolescents’ mental health than screen time itself.” commonsensemedia.org/research/tween… Common Sense Media

Thanks Dr. Twenge. We appreciate your research... solid as always!

Thanks to so many of you for your kind comments and interaction on this page. But this has been a rough year, all around, and I need to take an extended break from social media to focus on my family and my walk with the Lord. (Matthew 5:3-10)

Just got my copy in the mail... that means Amazon should release it really soon! (Congrats Alyssa! You were a joy to write with!) amazon.com/Teens-Guide-Co…

Okay... this was a fun day of radio... focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broad… Focus on the Family

Want help to have your teens put down their smartphones? Great interview with my friend Jonathan McKee - focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broad…