Let’s take a moment to consider…what are selfies doing to our kids (and particularly our girls)? We used to take photos of other people, so we would remember that girl we met at summer camp. Or we’d take photos of the places we visit like grandma’s house or the Grand Canyon. But now, it seems …
Where do you immediately turn when you need help? In this digital age, many of us grab our phone or computer. We quickly Google a question to find out the answer. My baby has a fever. Google will tell me what to do. My child is getting bullied. Google will offer me advice from child development experts. …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. If you’re a parent, you’ve been trapped in a public place with a screaming toddler or a child who is throwing a fit. How can you lessen these unpleasant outbursts and teach your kids to …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. Being busy is a badge of honor. It means you’re successful, in demand, important, and indispensable. You have things to do and people to see. Maybe you have a friend you must schedule out six …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. Does it seem too good to be true that just one minute (or less) per day could really improve your marriage? There actually is something free and easy you can do every day to bring …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. When I was in high school in the 80s, one of my highlights each year was going to Christian summer camp. I remember one camp theme was “SOAR” which stood for “Sold Out and Radical.” …
The beginning of the calendar year presents a natural opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and plan ahead for where we want to go in the New Year. It’s about marking accomplishments and figuring out what we want to learn next. It’s about realizing our shortcomings and finding specific ways to improve ourselves. But …
Wide-eyed wonder. Big laughs. Jumping joy. Those are a few words that come to mind when I think of how preschoolers view the Christmas season. I think we adults could learn from the enthusiasm of our kids. They don’t see the to-do list…they see the many wonderful things to do! I remember when my daughter Lucy was …
This post originally appeared as an exclusive article in Kirk Cameron’s new community: The Campfire. To join, sign up here. I was talking with my parents and they made a comment that got me thinking. They said, “It used to be that adults went to work, then went home or to a dinner with friends …
I was visiting a church when something unusual happened. I was exiting the bathroom and noticed a sign at the door which read, “If you’re not using the bathroom, please turn the lights off.” I thought I was the only one in the bathroom, so I flipped the switch. Immediately I heard a frightened voice shriek, …
