A pediatric hospital in my home state of Georgia has been running an advertising campaign about childhood obesity which has ignited some controversy. This NPR story summarizes both arguments: the ad producers point out that Georgia has the second-highest rate of childhood obesity and argue that the harsh tone is… [more]
Home & Family
Do too many places ban kids?
Last June, Malaysia Airlines listened to grumpy travelers worldwide and banned children from first class. Does your family have the money to actually fly first class? You will have to settle for economy. Do you and your children need to get home quickly from Malaysia and the only seats available… [more]
The deception of Christmas gifts
In the Robinson home, we don’t do Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny or Halloween, for that matter. I know, some must think I’m a boring, rigid parent. On the contrary, I like fun, celebrating, gifts and candy. At the same time, I try to take advantage of opportunities to… [more]
How to encourage Christ-like Facebook behavior in your kids
So your child just got a learner’s permit. Do you just hand her the car keys and say, “Good luck?" Not likely. You will make sure she gets proper instruction and you’ll spend hours in the passenger’s seat, helping her navigate the streets and highways of your town. There will… [more]
Why Penn State is an overdue wake-up call for youth ministry
“Do you think that the unfolding horrors at Penn State make parents more or less willing to send their kids away to camp for a week?” The question came from a leader in the field of Christian youth camping. In case you were not aware of it, youth camping is… [more]
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Ian Mabbitt I think we can overdo the emotionalism of the very violent death of Jesus Christ. It seems to me the Gospel accounts do not do this, they are very matter of fact...
Gross parenting and Good Friday
kristenmstewart As long as a mother is not seeking to incite a controversy, I would say the responsibility falls on those who take offense...
What would Jesus do (with nursing mothers)?
Moherring I think the story of Ruth and Boaz is incredibly romantic ... The part where Ruth lies down at Boaz's feet just melts my heart. I like to imagine that throughout their married lives she did that from time to time.
Valentine's Day dinner deals and true romance
Erica One little itty bitty tiny thing, after working with children's ministries. We've got to stop bribing kids with nasty food to get them to come to things.
Childhood obesity and systemic sin
Anny I think there's a difference between a parent taking reasonable precautions to protect their child's safety and intervening in every situation to the point where the child does not learn how to handle things for themselves.
Why Penn State is an overdue wake-up call for youth ministry