Duane McBride
Duane McBride, Ph.D., is the chair of the behavioral sciences department, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States.
Articles by Duane McBride
Family Health: The Pastor and The Challenge of Teens
January 2014
Adolescence is a stage of life characterized by marked cognitive, social, and emotional change. Normally, as youngsters enter adolescence, they seek greater independence. This is indeed a time of change that can be difficult for family and…
Family bonding and family dinners
March 2013
Among other reasons, God created families in order to protect, nurture, and train children. The family is also a setting where children learn the language and core values of their…
The family that eats together: A gift that can promote your family’s health and keep your children on track
June 2011
My teenager isn’t engaged in our family anymore. What can we do?”
“How can I protect my children from the risky behaviors all around them?”
“My daughter is struggling…
Journey: the role of faith organizations in youth behavior
September 2006
The adolescent years can no longer be categorized as “the age of romance.” Today, youth live in a zone of unprecedented warfare— physically, mentally, and spiritually. From drugs to high-risk sexual behavior to the…