Inspiration
Faith & Prayer
Health &
Wellness
Entertainment
Love &
Family
Newsletters
Special Offers
Violent Video Games Change the Brain
By
Linda Mintle
I’ve been following the research on violent video game playing for decades. The news isn’t usually good and gamers become highly defensive whenever I post on this topic. So here we go again! Consider this research as you choose your holiday presents. It confirms a finding we have known for years. The study was presented…
Why I Am Done With Glee
By
Linda Mintle
I really loved the music when TV’s Glee began, so much so that I downloaded several of songs, but my Glee days have come to an end. I’m over the constant message of sex, sex and more sex that continues to be driven home in every episode. When the show began, the plots were more…
3 Ways to Avoid the Commercialization of Christmas
By
Linda Mintle
It is only November and already children are hounding parents for presents. The way our culture focuses on getting versus giving, many children don’t know the true meaning of the holidays. How can we change this? By being intentional, one family at a time. Let’s begin with advertisers. Advertisers see your children as consumers who…
6 Tips to Prevent Exhausted and Overactive Kids During the Holidays
By
Linda Mintle
Here is a great question from a parent who wants help with young kids during the holiday season: Q: Every holiday season, we travel to see relatives, eat too many sweets and are exhausted because the kids miss naps and get to bed late. Consequently, our toddlers behave badly during this time of year. It…
30
31
32
33
34
archives
most recent
search
this
blog
More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners