Parenting kids has become more complex today than ever before. The digital explosion of entertainment and social media has created layers and layers of options, opportunities, dangers, and decisions that we must navigate as...
dynamics of adolescence / inspiration / parenting encouragement
by Roger Butner · Published May 8, 2018
As parents who love our kids, our aim is to raise them to become fully capable and responsible adults who will strive to make a positive impact on the world around them. Right? And...
Today’s post is all about celebration. Enjoy the Kool & the Gang tune playing in your head now. You’re welcome! I frequently write about things you can do to improve your relationship with your...
inspiration / parenting encouragement / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published April 3, 2018
Ever see the movie, Groundhog Day? It is a rather insightful story based on a very farfetched premise. Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is a local weatherman who is utterly miserable and discontented with his...
Christian parenting inspiration / dynamics of adolescence / inspiration / parenting encouragement
by Roger Butner · Published March 20, 2018
“Evan Almighty” has been one of my family’s favorite movies for quite a while. If you’ve never seen this heartwarming family film about God (Morgan Freeman) choosing a modern day Noah named Evan Baxter...
Christian parenting inspiration / inspiration / parenting encouragement / spiritual formation
by Roger Butner · Published February 27, 2018
(Photos and collage compliments of Sandra “Sam” Morris, who embodied the spirit of this post as well as anyone I know, and who created this very photo collage as a loving welcome gift to...
Tired of feeling like you’re talking to a brick wall when you try to communicate with your teen? Ranging from fun to fundamental, here are six different ways to shake up the old routine...
Christian parenting inspiration / dynamics of adolescence / parenting encouragement / teen media issues
by Roger Butner · Published November 14, 2017
Now that we have covered some overall dynamics and guidelines regarding parenting your teens in relation to their digital world, let’s take a quick look at some of the major players in the social...
dynamics of adolescence / parenting encouragement / teen media issues
by Roger Butner · Published November 6, 2017
So, picking up where we left off last week… What specific guidelines should we use with preteens and young teens? Utilize parental device checks as needed. While this does not mean constantly confiscating phones...
dynamics of adolescence / parenting encouragement / Speaking Engagements / teen media issues
by Roger Butner · Published November 1, 2017
In a WHAT kind of world? Technology has now become a primary medium for the social dynamics of adolescence from middle school through college and beyond. Parents MUST understand that digital social media is...
