Barrett Johnson
Delight: A Relationship Superpower — I.N.F.O. For Families
How do you make others feel when they walk into a room? It matters.
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Five Terrible Gifts (That Millions of Kids Will Get For Christmas) — I.N.F.O. For Families
You might be giving your kids these without even knowing it.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
Can Kids Be "Ethical Users" of Porn? — I.N.F.O. For Families
That’s what the world expects them to be.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
11 Great Stay-at-Home Date Night Ideas — I.N.F.O. For Families
You can only “Netflix and Chill” for so many times in a row. Try to mix things up on your next date night.
8 min read - Barrett Johnson
The Broken Sexuality of a (Christian) Mass Murderer — I.N.F.O. For Families
The Atlanta shooting illustrates that the church is getting sex education wrong.
10 min read - Barrett Johnson
A Royal Scandal? Not Really. — I.N.F.O. For Families
Genesis 2 explains what Harry and Meghan are up to.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
5 Big Online Risks to Kids (Here's a Ton of Helpful Information) — I.N.F.O. For Families
In honor of “Internet Safety Day,” here’s a bunch of great content for parents who need help.
13 min read - Barrett Johnson
7 Ways Smartphones Are Hurting Kids — I.N.F.O. For Families
Parents can’t afford to believe the lie that their kids are exempt.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
Read THIS Before You Post THAT on Social Media — I.N.F.O. For Families
Are your convictions on the issues of our day helping or hurting the cause of Christ?
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
If you have 7 children (or just 1), you can't neglect this. — I.N.F.O. For Families
I’m no federal judge, but I’m wise enough to know that parents need help with this stuff.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Want to Watch "The Social Dilemma" But You Cancelled Netflix? — I.N.F.O. For Families
This is “must see TV.” And not just for parents, but for absolutely anyone who is on social media.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
I Watched "Cuties" on Netflix. This is What I Saw. — I.N.F.O. For Families
This Netflix movie has disturbing content….and a few accurate depictions of the troubling world our kids are facing.
11 min read - Barrett Johnson
"Harmless" TikTok Continues to Show Live Suicide — I.N.F.O. For Families
It’s all fun and games until your kid sees a graphic clip of a man shooting himself.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
The Smartphone Has Destroyed a Generation — I.N.F.O. For Families
Here’s some troubling research…and an action plan for concerned parents.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
The REAL Reason to Ban TikTok — I.N.F.O. For Families
60 troubling images that show why TikTok needs to go.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Worried About Your Kids' Smartphone Habits? Yeah, Me Too. — I.N.F.O. For Families
Maybe there’s a way to help our kids to not be stupid on their smartphones.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
You're Probably (Still) Not Talking About Race Enough in Your Home — I.N.F.O. For Families
We must keep searching our hearts for racial bias and then lead our kids to think differently.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
Young Adult Kid, You Need to Call Your Mother — I.N.F.O. For Families
We have raised an entire generation of kids who don’t appreciate their moms.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
Are You Hitting a Wall? — I.N.F.O. For Families
This surreal experience is new to all of us. Here are some things you must do to stay sane.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
What Every Teenager Should Be Reading During Quarantine — I.N.F.O. For Families
Put these easy-to-read books into your kids’ hands and then watch what happens!
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
10 Family Fun Activities for a Coronavirus Quarantine — I.N.F.O. For Families
Worried about what to do during a global pandemic? Keep your kids entertained with these awesome ideas!
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
Get the I.N.F.O. for Families iPhone App — I.N.F.O. For Families
We are thrilled to announce that the I.N.F.O. for Families app is now live . Available on both iPhone and Android, the app gives users access to a ton of helpful content designed for imperfect & normal families like yours.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Mom Goes Undercover as 11-Year-Old — I.N.F.O. For Families
To show just how aggressive and evil online predators are.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
How to Get Sex On the Table — I.N.F.O. For Families
Sex is already on the table. How do you get it on YOUR table?
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
Do These Things for a Conflict-Free Holiday Gathering — I.N.F.O. For Families
Want to make sure everyone gets along? Here’s the advice you can’t afford to ignore.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
How to Keep Kids Safe Online (Check out this huge infographic) — I.N.F.O. For Families
This helpful guide can help parents stay on top of trends and be mindful of what kids today are doing online.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Amazing! Trojan has Better Theology Than Many Churches — I.N.F.O. For Families
The condom maker gets something right (but still gets it wrong).
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
10 Proactive Ways to Protect Young Minds from Porn — I.N.F.O. For Families
This video teaching offers great tools and suggestions to guide your kids.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Lessons from a Sexting Member of Congress — I.N.F.O. For Families
Our kids’ generation has got to learn that there are significant consequences to taking compromising pictures of themselves.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
Teen Goes Viral After Posting Tweet from an LG Smart Fridge — I.N.F.O. For Families
This is hilarious. If you have to take your teen’s smartphone away, keep them away from the fridge.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
To Every Mama Sending Their Kids Back to School — I.N.F.O. For Families
It’s back-to-school time! Whether that’s good news or bad news in your book, here’s a big TRUTH that Jenifer insists you MUST remember.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
Report: "Sexting is Now Good For Teens" (read on to see how twisted our world has become) — I.N.F.O. For Families
As proof that the world has gone completely crazy, some “experts” are suggesting that sexting is now a sign of maturity….in our teenagers.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
Parents Have Lost Their Minds About Higher Education — I.N.F.O. For Families
Are you just as guilty as these famous parents who are buying their kids’ way into college?
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
Why Teenage Girls Need Their Dads (And Why It's So Hard to Keep Them Connected) — I.N.F.O. For Families
Smart dads can still have a huge impact during this challenging season.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
How to Talk with Your Teenagers About Sex — I.N.F.O. For Families
Most parents prepare their kids to drive and to make good choices about drugs/alcohol, but they don’t talk near enough about sex.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
#MeToo Has Changed Everything for Our Sons — I.N.F.O. For Families
What YOUR SON must know about the new realities.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Do You Know Someone Who Is Thinking About Getting Married? — I.N.F.O. For Families
You can help them know if they are ready….or knot.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
The Big Mistake Parents Make When Talking About Sex — I.N.F.O. For Families
And the solution to help you get it right.
10 min read - Barrett Johnson
What The Gillette Ad Gets Right — I.N.F.O. For Families
….and what we need to see more examples of in our culture.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
10 Unpopular Truths Parents Must Teach Their Sons — I.N.F.O. For Families
...and a tool to help parents do it.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Essential Resources for Your Family - On Sale Now! — I.N.F.O. For Families
Get a great deal on incredible tools for your family.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
How to Help Your Daughter Fight for Purity (It's No Porn November!) — I.N.F.O. For Families
Our culture is tough on your girl. She needs you in her corner.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
5 Reasons We Don't Talk to Our Kids About Porn (It's No Porn November!) — I.N.F.O. For Families
It’s time to face your fears head on.
11 min read - Barrett Johnson
Hey, Dad! Your Teen Daughter Still Needs You — I.N.F.O. For Families
Smart dads can still have a huge impact during this challenging season.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
A Huge Lesson for Parents from The Kavanaugh Hearings — I.N.F.O. For Families
Why have we not learned how important this is?
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
A Cure for Your Kid's Smartphone Addiction — I.N.F.O. For Families
It’s guaranteed to make their phone less attractive.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Meet Me in the Middle: A Tool to Connect Dads and Their Teen Daughters — I.N.F.O. For Families
She will always be “daddy’s girl,” but it takes a little more effort.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
This is The Face of a Hero — I.N.F.O. For Families
He may not look like a superhero, but this kid died proving that he was one.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Do We Need to Ditch the Easter Bunny? — I.N.F.O. For Families
Is the bunny too big of a distraction?
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
We Lack Courage to Confront the Issues of Our Day — I.N.F.O. For Families
One officer's cowardice is indicative of an entire generation of men.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
The Bad Information on Your Kid's Smartphone — I.N.F.O. For Families
They're learning powerful lies about who they are.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
Introducing "Guy's Night Out" — I.N.F.O. For Families
A special one-night event to get fathers and sons talking about the essential issues of manhood.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
8 Realistic New Year's Resolutions (for People Who Hate Resolutions) — I.N.F.O. For Families
A reasonable argument for lowering the bar.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
An Open Invitation to Facebook Users: Let's Be Real on Fridays — I.N.F.O. For Families
We feel like it's time to bring a little honesty to social media. We are (re)introducing #ForRealFriday.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
When Someone You Love Does The Unthinkable — I.N.F.O. For Families
Not Matt Lauer!!! He's a "good guy!"
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
How to Protect Your Children in a World of Harvey Weinsteins — I.N.F.O. For Families
Practical steps parents can take to keep kids safe in a #MeToo world.
8 min read - Barrett Johnson
Thanks, Hugh Hefner. Thanks a Lot. — I.N.F.O. For Families
The devastating legacy of an American icon.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
Dear Mom of a Teenage Daughter — I.N.F.O. For Families
Here's real help for your hardest job.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Sex Makes You Stupid (Video) — I.N.F.O. For Families
Your teenagers need to know about this.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Has The Smartphone Destroyed a Generation? — I.N.F.O. For Families
Troubling research...and an action plan for parents.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
A DeLorean and Some Plutonium Would Make Me a Better Parent — I.N.F.O. For Families
We need to teach our kids about sex sooner than we think.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
My Kids Get My Leftovers — I.N.F.O. For Families
Everything is better when my spouse gets my best.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
Dear Dad, Your Teenage Son (Still) Needs You — I.N.F.O. For Families
Beneath his body language that screams, "Go away" is a small voice saying, "Help me!"
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
What Your Husband Really Wants For Father's Day — I.N.F.O. For Families
If you really love your husband, you'll give him this. (No, it's not sex.)
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
What Parents Can Learn From The President — I.N.F.O. For Families
In one important way, he's an example of what NOT to do.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
5 Romantic Movie Lines that Don't Work in Real Life — I.N.F.O. For Families
Have the movies messed up our understanding of what love is?
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
13 Reasons Why Your Teens Probably Shouldn't Watch 13 Reasons Why — I.N.F.O. For Families
If you're not up to speed on this new Netflix show, it's about time you got that way.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
The Young Man's Guide to Awesomeness — I.N.F.O. For Families
"How to Guard Your Heart, Get the Girl and Save the World." (Introducing a brand new resource for teenage guys from INFO for Families.)
8 min read - Barrett Johnson
There is Hope for Your Marriage — I.N.F.O. For Families
We desperately need to hear stories of God's rescue and redemption. THIS IS A TERRIFIC ONE!
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Beauty and the Beast: Stop Freaking Out Over the Wrong Stuff — I.N.F.O. For Families
This is not a time for boycotts. It's a time for conversations.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
The Most Important Thing You Need When Talking to Your Kids About Sex — I.N.F.O. For Families
This is a way bigger deal than any book or resource you might find.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
A Millennial Proposal — I.N.F.O. For Families
This hilarious video captures everything that's wrong with our fixation with social media.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
In Celebration of Average Husbands — I.N.F.O. For Families
Let's hear it for all the ordinary guys out there who DID NOT star in "The Notebook."
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Married Sex During the Week — I.N.F.O. For Families
This video has many women laughing. But it's not very funny; especially to men.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
When Your Family Life Is Harder Than You Expected — I.N.F.O. For Families
Finding hope when your marriage or your kids seem more difficult than they should.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
CONTEST: Caption This "Mating Ritual" Video — I.N.F.O. For Families
It blows my mind just how much these birds behave like husbands and wives. What do you think?
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Announcing "The Real Life Mom Show" — I.N.F.O. For Families
Yes, that's a picture of a pre-schooler spray painting the side of a house. It's also a new podcast that Jenifer is going to host in 2017.
1 min read - Barrett Johnson
This New Device Means Parents of Teens Can Finally Relax! — I.N.F.O. For Families
Buy your teen the Purity Ring 3000 and they will never struggle with sexual temptation again.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Nine (Ridiculous) Tips for a Conflict-Free Holiday Gathering — I.N.F.O. For Families
We consulted with some relationship experts. Then we scrapped their advice and came up with something much more interesting.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
8 Sneaky Strategies the Enemy Uses to Mess Up Your Kids’ Sexuality — I.N.F.O. For Families
Your kids face a battle every day. They need parents who have equipped them to fight.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
"This Is Us" Explains All Of Us — I.N.F.O. For Families
Your parents' impact on who you become is significant. Here's what you can do about it.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
The #1 Reason Husbands Stop Being Romantic After the Honeymoon (And How to Fix It) — I.N.F.O. For Families
Even though your husband isn't broken...there is still a fix that can help him.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
This One Thing Will Make You a Better Mom — I.N.F.O. For Families
Maybe what you need most is for God to change your perspective on motherhood. Maybe you need to stop being so hard on yourself.
3 min read - Barrett Johnson
Divorce is Heartbreaking. It Shouldn't Be a Spectacle — I.N.F.O. For Families
We must be active conduits of grace and love instead of consumers of the pain of others.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
Some of the Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out Against Porn — I.N.F.O. For Families
In a world where so few people are talking about these struggles openly, their honest experiences might encourage (or convict) someone you know.
1 min read - Barrett Johnson
4 Rules for Guarding Your Marriage at Work — I.N.F.O. For Families
If you are not on guard, it’s just too easy to get emotionally (and romantically) connected to someone who isn't your spouse.
5 min read - Barrett Johnson
Confessions of a Marriage and Family "Expert" — I.N.F.O. For Families
It's about time we were honest about the realities of OUR family life.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
Read This Before Your School Year Gets Crazy Busy — I.N.F.O. For Families
It's easy for families to get caught up in all the wrong things.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
An Open Letter to Girls Who Struggle With Pornography — I.N.F.O. For Families
Do you think this is just an issue for our sons? Think again.
7 min read - Barrett Johnson
“After School Satan” Clubs: The Bad (And Good) News — I.N.F.O. For Families
This is happening in elementary schools across the country. Should parents be concerned? Not really.
4 min read - Barrett Johnson
5 Things I Wish Pokemon Go Would Do For Families — I.N.F.O. For Families
Let's come together as parents to ask Nintendo to do something really useful with their next version of Poke'mon Go.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
Four Steps To Protect Your Kids’ Faith In a Day of Gay Confusion — I.N.F.O. For Families
Here's a guest post about how to talk with your kids about one of the critical issues of our day.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
We Need to Talk (Video) — I.N.F.O. For Families
Check out this video and a ton of resources to help your family start talking about the dangers of porn.
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
An Open Letter to Brock Allen Turner's Dad — I.N.F.O. For Families
We live in a world where a father refers to his son's sexual assault of a drunk girl as "20 minutes of action."
9 min read - Barrett Johnson
10 Surefire Ways to Be an Ineffective Parent — I.N.F.O. For Families
These things are guaranteed to frustrate your kids. But you have the power to fix it.
6 min read - Barrett Johnson
Listening to God - The Birds and The Bees and a Dog Humping Things (Guest Post) — I.N.F.O. For Families
God works in mysterious ways. This is documented proof of that.
8 min read - Barrett Johnson
This Commercial Aboslutely Nails It — I.N.F.O. For Families
Jesus said, "Store up your treasures in Heaven..." This is what that looks like. (VIDEO.)
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
Everybody has an Opinion. (We would REALLY value yours.) — I.N.F.O. For Families
We are really excited about this new resource we are working on. Your input will help us. (A brief survey.)
2 min read - Barrett Johnson
10 Surprising Foreplay Ideas for Husbands — I.N.F.O. For Families
Wives, you need to remind your husband how important these things are.
10 min read - Barrett Johnson
This Is The Way Jesus Loves You — I.N.F.O. For Families
Justice required that this North Carolina judge send a man to jail. But then the judge did this...
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