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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Entertainment

One way to protect our kids from watching harmful things is to restrict which shows are watched by using parental controls on content streaming services. Here is a list of the top 5 streaming services and how to set up parental controls on each.

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Keeping the Castle Safe: Home Network Protection & Your Kids

Criminals no longer need to break down the front door and walk into your house to have access to your bank accounts, medical records, even your family photos. They merely need to gain access to your technology. If your castle is not properly defended, these enemies can break in and conquer your kingdom in the …

Marital Fidelity in a Social-Media World

For thousands of years, husbands and wives have been making bad decisions. But today, enticements often come with a new twist because of the anonymity and accessibility that come with social media.

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A Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology (Download)

Find out how kids are using their online and mobile devices, and how that participation can impact them physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.

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Family Media Commitment

Consider taking a pledge as a family to honor God with your entertainment choices.

Setting Media Standards

The point is to maintain your family’s values without alienating your kids.

Facebook and Your Marriage

Although Facebook can be fun, it’s not always the best thing for a marriage. When you get wrapped up in your online social life, even innocent interactions can divert your time and attention.

4 Pokémon GO Safety Tips

Are your teens playing Pokémon GO? Help keep them safe while teaching them to respect societal boundaries.

When Should Your Child Get a Cellphone?

Kids want cellphones to connect with peers, build friendships and find a sense of belonging. When is the best time for them to get their first mobile device?

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Caught in the Web

Consider parenting your teens in a way that will keep their online lives healthy, too.

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What Is Pokémon’s Worldview?

What is the worldview found in Pokémon Go? What might young players encounter if they wander into the world of these imaginary “Pocket Monsters”?

Healthy Cellphone Boundaries

Consider all the facts before you allow your kids to have a cellphone.

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Playing Pokémon Go as a Family

Pokémon Go offers one family a way to enjoy adventures together and learn more about each other.

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Pokémon Go: What Parents Should Know

So what is Pokémon Go? And how do we, as Christian parents, think wisely and discerningly about it?

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Why Kids Need Mean Moms

One of our top 25 most-viewed parenting articles: “Why Kids Need Mean Moms.” Give kids the tough love they need so they’ll develop into independent adults.

5 Tips for Cellphone Use

Creating boundaries in your home for cellphone use.

How Mobile Devices Ruin Your Vacation

When your family is on vacation, who is more distracted by technology — the kids or parents? Here are some tips to help you focus on your family and fun.

Overcome Your Tech-Phobia

Parents and guardians must get to know online technology if they’re going to help protect children from the dangers.

Parents’ Guide to Video Games

Learn what makes video games addictive, signs of addiction and how to prevent them, plus how to choose family-friendly games.

Preparing Your Child for the Online World

Get information about potential dangers that lurk on the Web, and steps parents can take to help protect their family.