Nov 16 2011
Sorry about the “S-word” in that video, but he just nailed this issue, so I’m sharing it. This will be short and sweet… I am “on” my iPhone too much. Facebooking mostly. But also texting, taking silly pictures, and just looking for stuff. This needs to change. I am missing out on life. I am [...]
Sep 19 2011
I have always loved this classic song by the Byrds, inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about stress, demands, busyness, self-discipline, entertainment, enjoyment of life and family and work and play, and the intersection of these things. (Yes, there are always lots of wheels turning inside my noggin. It’s like [...]
Nov 05 2010
Really? REALLY?!! Alright, this one is going to kick some shins and draw some backlash, but that’s how I roll. Before you rush out to pick out a cell phone for your pre-teen, ask your self a few simple questions: 1. How old were you when you got your first cell phone? (Why is that [...]
Oct 20 2010
Great article from today’s Greater Baton Rouge Business Report! And if you want some practical tips on cutting down screen time in your household, check out this great website / organization.
Oct 05 2010
(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying becoming a worse problem in our society today? If so, why? A. YES! It is clearly becoming a growing epidemic among us. I believe the most significant [...]
Apr 14 2010
Seriously. I know you have stress in your life. Doesn’t the stress and pace and crazy busyness of it all sometimes threaten to crush your spirit? If so, you will relate to this. Take five minutes to click and read the latest message from John Eldredge about “Doing What Makes You Strong in Christ.”
Sep 23 2009
Here is a link to WAFB’s video archive of my latest Parenting 101 interview, where I simultaneously share some practical wisdom about how to put the responsibility for homework back in your child’s court and drive the sound-guy crazy with my drumming on the table. Ah, life is fun! By the way, one of the [...]
Aug 31 2009
Thanks to Walt Mueller and CPYU for providing the link to this very helpful parental control application for your teen’s iPhone. This just in (Sept 15): Safe Eyes Mobile is also available as an excellent protection software for iPhones.
Aug 26 2009
This is a very compelling public service announcement from the UK. Yes, our teens need to see it. But I do, too. I have convinced my self at times that I am competent enough to do a bit of light texting while driving. It’s time to stop. I don’t want to TMSTD. Text My Self [...]
Jun 29 2009
I recently referred to teens and tweens in a Twitter post, and promised a forthcoming blog post on why I hate the term “Tweens.” Here it is. If you are easily offended, you might want to stop reading now. If you think it is cute to pose your pre-teens as little adults, but do little [...]
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