Last night, while watching the video intro that aired before John McCain’s acceptance speech at the 2008 Republican National Convention, I learned something new about John McCain: He's a "mama's boy."

More than one in four teens and young adults show signs of "tanorexia" or tanning dependence...

The suicide rate among U.S. teenagers stayed high for a second consecutive year in 2005, according to a study that suggested the fear of antidepressants may have curtailed use of the drugs.

In contrast to reporting from the Washington Post, those on the ground in Alaska know a raise when they see it. Here Covenant House Alaska Deirdre Cronin makes a statement that she is glad for the support of Governor Sarah Palin. Palin did not slash funds for teen moms.

After weeks of hearing political candidates voice their convictions on such things as global warming, abortion, energy independence, health care, marriage, and the war on terror, I thought I'd disclose some “moments of moral clarity” that I (and others) have experienced, and go on to compare the moral heft of various social policies...

A story connecting hunger, happiness, and evolution appeared in Live Science recently. “Contrary to the moans of many dieters, being hungry may make you happy.

Sarah Palin's remarks about Trig and about advocacy for special needs children touched my heart. My wife devotes her career to helping special needs kids. And Palin’s remarks reminded me of the life of our special daughter who was born with a terminal birth defect.

Had Bristol Palin's mother not have been selected as the Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, the issue of teen sexuality would not be getting much exposure this week. But, following on the heels of a year which we've seen the issue raised numerous times (Jamie Lynn Spears, Juno, the Gloucester high school "pact" story), here we go again...

My blog is all about passing along newsy tidbits about today's youth culture.

"Christian Retailing" magazine reviews the latest book written by Steve Arterburn and me, and a few of those wacky Old Testament characters ...

Contrary to a report from the Washington Post, Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, did not slash funding for a program for teen mothers. Here is the rest of the story.