Christian Family Institute

10/23/2026

The need to manage our teens use of screens is still important, however genetics and family life are significant contributors that must also be considered.

Twin study of 22,000 finds heavy teen screen use tied to depression, but the link mostly faded once genes and family were factored in.

10/23/2026

Looking for some fun time with your family? Here are some great ideas without screens.

Playing games and doing activities with our kids is a fantastic way to connect. Here are 50 games and activities to get you started!

10/22/2026

Social media is not a legitimate substitute for real life connection.
https://christianfamilyinstitute.com/how-can-i-be-lonely-i-have-facebook/

10/22/2026

What do you do when the fire has gone out in your relationship.
https://christianfamilyinstitute.com/youve-lost-that-lovin-feelin/

10/21/2026

Need some fun time with your family? Here are some great ideas without screens.

Playing games and doing activities with our kids is a fantastic way to connect. Here are 50 games and activities to get you started!

10/21/2026

Puberty is one of the most awkward times life will put us through. As parents it can be quite uncomfortable to even address it. But it is important to do so. Just do it with care.

Puberty is uncomfortable for nearly everyone, but it is especially so for the children going through it. Their bodies are changing in unfamiliar ways. They understand getting taller because that’s been happening all along, but this is different. Hair is growing in new places. They suddenly smell d...

10/20/2026

What do you do when the fire has gone out in your marriage.
https://christianfamilyinstitute.com/youve-lost-that-lovin-feelin/

10/20/2026

As a culture and as individual families, we must be intentional in taking care of our elders.

We are approaching a crisis of dependency.

10/19/2026

Puberty is one of the most awkward times life will put us through. As parents it can be quite awkward to even address it. But it is important to do so. Just do it with care.

Puberty is uncomfortable for nearly everyone, but it is especially so for the children going through it. Their bodies are changing in unfamiliar ways. They understand getting taller because that’s been happening all along, but this is different. Hair is growing in new places. They suddenly smell d...

10/17/2026

Anxiety is rampant, and children are not exempt.
https://christianfamilyinstitute.com/when-your-child-is-anxious/