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Are parents worried about the violence of the game or its addictive nature? For many, the answer is no. They’re worried that their kids are losing.

In a recent article by The Atlantic, Erika Christakis asserts that there is a growing epidemic of parents distracted by smartphones, unable to attend to the needs of their children.

This issue has grown more and more over the years, given the prevalence of smartphones and their presence in our daily lives. Not only is precious time being robbed from children, empathy and cognitive growth is as well.

The Atlantic quotes Temple University professor, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, saying, “Language is the single best predictor of school achievement… and the key to strong language skills are those back-and-forth fluent conversations between young children and adults.”

Hirsh-Pasek also states, “Toddlers cannot learn when we break the flow of conversations by picking up our cellphones or looking at the text that whizzes by our screens.”

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Equal treatment under the law is a cornerstone of our government—but one group of humans doesn’t get the same treatment as everyone else.

Writer Daryl Austin caused a firestorm when he questioned Chip and Joanna Gaines' parenting in an article. But the celebrity couple responded with grace and kindness.

If your teen has a smart phone, please listen. I’ve got a warning for you, and then a suggestion that I don’t usually make.

It’s a sad reality that children today are being innocent victims of the anger and frustration of other kids their age. The Internet, and new smartphones apps, have become new platforms for bullies to abuse and harass others, and it’s no surprise, due to the anonymity of many applications, that many bullies are never identified. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that is almost invisible to parents, as no form of physical abuse is displayed. Regardless, the effects it can have on a child’s mental health can be devastating.

In most cases, children who are not prepared to confront such behavior feel threatened and helpless by a bully’s malicious behavior, especially when they protect themselves with the anonymity of the Internet. Help your children combat cyberbullying and its dramatic effects by teaching them easy safety measures and tactics.

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Contrary to the narrative pushed by academia and the mainstream media, there is increasing evidence that same-sex parenting has negative effects on children.

Christian actor Kirk Cameron and his wife, Chelsea, are launching a new online course to help couples strengthen their marriages.

Children look to their parents for guidance, support, and knowledge, especially when it comes to matters of faith. So naturally, adults should include scripture and Bible reading as part of their daily routine.

A new study shows girls with engaged, present fathers are less likely to look for love in promiscuous sex.