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October 2014

October 09, 2014

When Mercy Hurts: Cdl. Kasper and the Soft Clericalism of Low Expectations.

There has been a lot of talk lately about the need for the Church to...

October 07, 2014

Family Synod Update

Two stories grabbed me about the opening of the Synod. The first is about a...

October 03, 2014

Extraordinary Synod on the Family Round-up

The Extraordinary Synod on the Family begins this weekend. Here are some of the posts...

September 2014

September 18, 2014

“Mommy, Daddy, Stop Fighting!” Parental Conflict Hurts Kids’ Ability to Identify/Control Emotions

Exposure to verbal and physical aggression between parents may hurt a child's ability to identify...

September 16, 2014

Moms’ Response to Baby’s Cries May Indicate Unresolved Childhood Wounds/Need for Counseling

A new study suggests that the way a mom feels about responding to her child's...

September 09, 2014

4 Ways Religious Teens Are Healthier Than Non-Believing Kids

New research adds to the body of evidence showing that adolescents who embrace their faith...

August 2014

August 19, 2014

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

Emotional Intelligence is a term coined by psychologist, Daniel Goleman, that refers to a person's...

July 2014

July 03, 2014

Holy Sex! What Catholics Can Teach the World About Infallible Loving.

The Patheos Catholic Channel is hosting a Symposium on the Family in light of the...

July 02, 2014

Is the Catholic Family Different? 5 Marks of the Catholic Family–A Proposal.

The Patheos Catholic Channel is hosting a Symposium on the Family in light of the...

July 02, 2014

Mission Possible: Rediscovering Catholic Family Identity

The Patheos Catholic Channel is hosting a Symposium on the Family in light of the...

July 01, 2014

Sesame Street Tells Lies that Hurt Kids (OR, Why “Any Group of People / Living Together And Loving Each Other” ISN’T “Doing the Family Thing”)

The Patheos Catholic Channel is hosting a Symposium on the Family in light of the...

July 01, 2014

Why Is the Family So Important Anyway?– The Catholic Channel Symposium on the Extraordinary Synod for the Family.

In light of the upcoming Extraordinary Synod on the Family and the recent release of...

June 2014

June 18, 2014

Marriage After Baby: Simcha Fisher Interviews Dr. Greg

Simcha Fisher, blogger extraordinaire and author of The Sinners Guide to Natural Family Planning is working...

May 2014

May 12, 2014

Good News for Families: Parents are Happier than Non-Parents After All.

FROM THE ATLANIC. Since the 1980s, economists and psychologists have been aware of a "parental...

March 2014

March 20, 2014

Become a More Effective Parent in 1 Easy Step.

What parents believe they are trying to do for their kids and how kids understand...

February 2014

February 20, 2014

Inconsistent Home Life/Common Family Problems May Increase Risk of Brain Disorders by Up To 60%

Because parents don't have enough to worry about, two new studies point to the impact...

December 2013

December 20, 2013

Don’t Forget to Pack Your Prozac (Fa, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la). Holiday Hints for Surviving the Homefront

Ah, Christmas. A solemn, joyful time of year for Christians, where silent and holy nights...

November 2013

November 21, 2013

Staying Present to Your Kids When You Travel–Guest Blog by Dave McClow, MDiv, LCSW, LMFT

How do you stay connected to your kids when you travel? Here’s 7 things to...

November 19, 2013

“Mothers Aren’t Important” Or Another Reason “Nobody Does Childhood Like the English”

Years ago, Mike Myers had a character on SNL called, "Simon." The segment would often...

November 12, 2013

A Perfect Storm: Dr. Scott Stanley Sees A Dark Future for Family Life

University of Denver family researcher, Dr. Scott Stanley, offers a particularly insightful perspective on the...

November 05, 2013

Pope Francis: “Waste Time with Your Children.”

In his recent comments to the Pontifical Council for the Family, Pope Francis shared some...

October 2013

October 29, 2013

Is Your Child Being Cyber-Bullied? Would You Know? Study says, “Probably not.”

New research looks at how many parents are unaware that their children are being victimized...

October 25, 2013

Mark Regnerus: New Canadian Study Says, “A Married Mom and Dad Really DO Matter.”

Marriage and Family researcher, Mark Regnerus (University of Texas at Austin, senior fellow at the...

October 24, 2013

Homeschool Troubles

A reader sent this article to me about the late realizations of some homeschooling families...

October 23, 2013

Spanking: Continuing the conversation

Here is an excellent article on the challenge to effectively communicate what research says about...

October 22, 2013

“Teach Us How To Pray” A Great New Guide for Families

On our radio program, More2Life, Lisa and I regularly get call from parents struggling with...

October 14, 2013

Great Tip for Celebrating Family Life

Today on More2Life Radio, we had a Family Fiesta, celebrating all the good things about...