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This page was created to present our families with resources in everyday life situations. Look around for resources you can use. We will continue to update this page as new information or articles are made available.

Resources on Social Media

Social Media is a new culture phenomenon, youth, young adults and adults are using Facebook, Twitter and Google+ to connect with friends, family and classmates. We are hopeful the links below will help educate your family on how to use social media.

• Social Media Session at YoungLife All Staff Conference- Trends
• Making Media a Pro-Family Event
  
• Over 50% Of Facebook Users Worry About Timeline
  
• Teens migrating to Twitter — sometimes for privacy
  
• 64 Billion Plays: What Online Music Looks Like Today (Infographic) 
  
• Tween girls who spend much time on social media are more likely to develop social problems 
  
• Preparing Your Kids for Life Online 
  

Resources on Music

Music is one of the biggest retailer for youth. Whether it is buying music online or in record stores, music is an important media for youth. 

• Spotify Growing By 8,000 Subscribers Per Day, More Than Netflix, Sirius XM
• Jesus Freak Hideout

Resources on Youth Culture

Youth Culture is always changing. What is hip one day will be gone the next and what is uncool one day will be hip the next. Hopefully these articles will give you some guide to the culture created by our youth.

• Flashback: Teen binge drinking linked with life-long brain damage 
  
• Student Homelessness is on the Rise in Ohio
• Millennials Trust People, Not Brands, When Buying 
  
• 4 Things Millennials Want in Their Leaders
• What’s Wrong With the Teenage Mind?  
  
• OMG: Want to Reach Millennials? You Have to, Like, Speak Their Language

Resources on Death

We know many of our families are dealing with the passing of Shannon O'Hara. Below are some items that may help in processing such a hard loss to our community. If you have other items you would like to share, please use the contact link below to pass them along. (Please note these are articles to use at your discretion.)

• Blessed Are They Who Mourn: Creating a Space Where Students Can Grieve
  
• Death, Teenagers, and Grief
  
• Helping a Child or Teenager Who is Grieving 
  
• When a teen's friend dies
  
• Support Kids- Grieving
  

Resources on Parenting

Parenting is not an easy thing, especially in today's culture of go go go! The following resources are to help you think about parenting and how it is impacting your youth. 

• Family Money: Tips for Raising Saving-Savvy Kids
• Social Shield: S.O.S. for Parents Trying To Understand Social Networking Terms
• 6 Tips for Better Facebook Parenting
• Parenting Style a Huge Influencer on Teen Binge Drinking 
  
• The lack of self-control sets up your children for a shaky future
• Preparing Your Kids for Life Online  
  
• 5 Tips to Get Your Teenagers Talking 
  
• Think Teens Need to Learn a Thing or Two About Money? 
• Understanding Your Young Teen By Mark Oestreicher  

Resources on Faith

Faith is an important part of our ministry, well actually it is why we do ministry. Here you will find some resources on how to build up your child's faith.

• Christian Teens Tell Churches: Challenge Us, Don't Water Down Gospel
  
• STICKY FAITH- Parent Resources

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