Conflict in Young Marriages

Conflict is part of life, how we handle it is another story. The first place we learn about conflict is in the home, ask yourself “How was conflict handled in my home growing up?” was conflict a constant in your house? Was it non-existent? Were you able to...

Effects of Pornography on the Teen Brain

In the last month, popular search engines reported ten billion total internet searches worldwide.  Of those ten billion, two and a half billion were pornography related searches.  Considering that teen population subset accesses the internet more than any...

An Unavoidable Issue: How to Discuss the Impacts of Sexting

When asked about sexting, a teen might say something like, “It’s not a big deal, everyone does it.” This kind of response is most likely intended to deter a tough conversation, but sexting is an important issue to address. Is sexting a big deal or...

The Magic Five Hours

Awhile ago, my wife and I brought my son to the pediatrician for his sixth-month check up. “Your son is in the 90th percentile,” the doctor said with a smile, which made my fatherly pride swell up. Then she added, “in body weight.” I took...