Inspiration
Faith & Prayer
Health &
Wellness
Entertainment
Love &
Family
Newsletters
Special Offers
Doing Life Together
Teen Health Risk Report Card: How Does Your Teen Fare?
By
Linda Mintle
A new government survey on teens and health risk behaviors has been released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) looks at six types of health risk behaviors that contribute to leading causes of death and disability. The National Risk Behavior Survey was given to over 13,000…
Commercials That Empower Girls: Much Ado About Nothing
By
Linda Mintle
Have you noticed the trend? Companies trying to sell us hair and feminine products, soap and make-up are targeting girls with messages of empowerment. Stop being weak, telling people you are sorry and wallowing in low self-esteem! #GirlsCan! First it was Dove’s Real Beauty campaign, then the Pantene video told women to stop saying we are sorry, and now…
The HOT Trend that Could Be Deadly: Size Triple O Jeans
By
Linda Mintle
I was listening to the news and heard a story about the latest fashion fad–triple O jeans. Yes, you read that right OOO! I didn’t even know there was such a size. And frankly, that size should be in the children’s department. According to the Fox News reporter, the average waist size of someone who fits…
Smoking Anything Isn’t Good For You
By
Linda Mintle
With the rise of hookah bars, teens tend to think that this trend is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn’t true. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is warning us that smoking anything increases our risk for certain cancers. Even a single evening of smoking hookah can significantly increase carcinogen exposure…
High Conflict at Home? How You Are Hurting Your Kids
By
Linda Mintle
It’s a typical Friday night and mom and dad are at it again. Little Jill covers her ears. Billy runs under the table and tries to hide and Angie cries. The kids are stressed and can’t take their parents constant fighting. All that stress is physical and emotionally hurting them. Their heart rates beat faster.…
Are You Entering the Nap Zone?
By
Linda Mintle
It is afternoon. You have a talk to give. When you enter the room and begin to set up, you notice people looking rather sleepy. In fact, as you scan the audience, some people are already nodding off. You think, “This is going to be a challenge! Why are people looking so drowsy? Was it the…
10 Signs That Someone Might Be Lying to You
By
Linda Mintle
You are reading an email from a man you are dating. Your gut tells you, “I’m not sure this is the truth.” How do you know if he is lying to you? It’s tough. With social media you don’t have the advantage of watching the person’s body language or listening to the tone of his or…
Should Your Junk Food Be Taxed?
By
Linda Mintle
We know that obesity is a global epidemic and that something has to be done to curb the eating of most Americans. One solution being proposed is to tax junk food. This would mean government would decide the winners and losers of food? Hmmm….how did they do picking energy companies? Can you say Solyndra? I…
Justin Bieber’s Baptism: Are You a Believer?
By
Linda Mintle
For days, I have been listening to all the chatter about Justin Bieber and his alleged return to God. All the buzz was about his bath tub baptism by NYC’s Hillsong pastor, Carl Lentz. Yes, Bieber has a faith background. As of late, however, he’s followed the path of most young celebrity stars–partying, insensitivity, entitlement,…
Want to be a Great Dad? Have a Great Marriage
By
Linda Mintle
It’s Father’s Day this weekend and children all over the country will find ways to honor their dads. Dad’s are important for so many reasons. They are more than a second adult in a home. They impact the psychological, academic and overall well-being of children. What may surprise you is how the marital relationship impacts…
118
119
120
121
122
archives
most recent
search
this
blog
More from Beliefnet and our partners
Close Ad