Categories - MN Resource Library
MAIN TOPICS Articles
Showing 12 of 610 articles
New study links phone use and mental health issues in teens
A new study in the journal Child Development shows nighttime usage of a cell phone can increase anxiety and depression in teenagers and reduce self-esteem. This is the first study that shows a dire...
Axis: Teen Culture Translation
We are here to help you navigate today's culture and connect with your teen through meaningful conversations that last a lifetime. Axis offers a massive library of culturally-relevant guides, video...
Minimizing culture shock in parent and child
How parents can prepare themselves & their children for the shock of entering a new culture? Some tips for before you leave & once you arrive.
By Carole Hallett Mobbs...
7 Truths When Your Child is a Missionary
Letting go of kids is hard, especially when the call of Christ takes them to places outside of a parent's comfort zone. Here are 7 lessons I've learned.
By: Brenda L. Yoder
40 Old-Fashioned Skills that Kids Need to Know TODAY!
Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have i...
Lessons from the longest study on human development
For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-runni...
Parallel Lives: TCKs, Parents, and the Culture Gap
Expat parents have parallel experiences to their children – in the same places, but qualitatively different. When parents (and other adults) recognise the difference...
What is Epigenetics? The Answer to the Nature vs. Nurture Debate
Scientific research shows that experiences can affect whether and how genes are expressed. Nature vs. Nurture is no longer a debate—it's nearly always both!
The Brain Circuits Underlying Motivation: An Interactive Graphic
In the interactive graphic, hover over or click the labels on the brain regions to learn more about how each region affects motivation, and hover over or click the highlighted text to the left of t...
Parent Cue
Parent Cue is a team of family experts and everyday parents working together to help you make every moment count as you launch your kids on their next big adventure. Explore the resources Parent Cu...
11 Safe Video Chat Rules You Probably Haven’t Taught Your Kids
You can provide safe video chat for your kids. They can enjoy building close relationships with loved ones and avoid dangerous people and situations with these rules.
By: Jen Ferguson
...Dare to be different - Parenting - WORLD
Ten reasons why parents should offer the gift of a smartphone-free childhood