A recent study in the Journal of Adolescence examined pubertal self efficacy, a teen’s belief that they can manage the changes and challenges of puberty. Researchers at Cornell found that teens who felt more capable of managing puberty showed fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. They were more emotionally secure and more resilient in the face of change.

Valentine’s Day gives us a chance to talk, not just about candy or cards, but about how God designed us to live in relationship with others… and how we guide our children into those relationships wisely.

Technology often invites passivity, outsourcing creativity and curiosity to algorithms. But real intellect isn’t about acing a test. It’s about the ability to reason, reflect, apply truth, and live in wisdom.