I gave my wife Priscilla an iPad for Christmas this year and life will never be quite the same in the Lohrmann household. Yes, she’s owned (and regularly used) desktops, laptops, cellphones and more over the past decade, but this is different—very different. Allow me to explain. After plenty…
Using fresh news stories can be a great way for parents to spark discussions with their kids and teens about how to be a good cyber citizen. “ Table Talk ” is a series on Breaking Free, passing along recent headlines about Internet temptations and dangers. Use the questions…
Why do adults seem to blame “raging hormones” for many things teens do? Beyond causing acne and a sudden interest in dating, are hormones responsible for changes in behavior or emotional response? The answer is yes. The hormones that change around puberty—starting between age 8 and 14—and last until…
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Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 123 Today we are speaking with Ron DeHaas , the founder and CEO of Covenant Eyes . Ron has traveled to many college campuses and has learned a lot about the attitudes the young generation has about pornography. Ron speaks with us about…
by Rev. Jon Gleason The company for which I work first became aware of Covenant Eyes some years ago when an associated company hired an apprentice. The leaders of his church were concerned about his computer use, and suggested Covenant Eyes to provide accountability. This began a relationship which…
In October 2011, the coroner who conducted Amy Winehouse’s autopsy declared that the Grammy-winning singer “died by misadventure.” Translation: Amy died of accidental alcohol poisoning. Amy famously battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol, and had returned to rehab only months before her death. She gave up drugs after…
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls cyberbullying the “most common online risk for all teens.” Cyberbullying is deliberately using digital media to communicate false, embarrassing, or hostile information about or to another person. Types of Bullying Online According to the Internet Safety 101 curriculum , there are many types…
By Lisa Eldred “ It is not good for man to be alone .” If you’re at all familiar with this verse, you’re probably used to hearing it in the context of marriage. Perhaps you’ve heard it in a sermon or during a wedding ceremony. And if you’re living…
Former Soul Coughing front man on sobriety and life as a solo artist. Over the phone, Mike Doughty doesn’t have much to say about his former band, Soul Coughing. When I mention it, he gives out a low growl as a warning. He said it all in The Book…
By Mary Kay Hoal Kids younger and younger are adopting the digital communications tools available. The Millenials (those between the ages of 10 and 20) represent the largest percentage of these users. The fastest growing segment of kids online is those 2–11 years of age . I initially wanted…