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September 2016

September 08, 2016

Every Child Left Behind: “Smart” Atheism or “Stupid” Faith?

Catholic children as young as 10 years old are renouncing God and quitting...

August 2016

August 31, 2016

Review of 50 Years of Spanking Research Reveals Sobering Truth

In a recently published meta analysis in the Journal of Family Psychology, developmental psychologist Elizabeth Gershoff and University of...

August 04, 2016

Millennials Less Promiscuous Than Any Generation for 60 Years. Here’s Why That’s TERRIBLE.

Some Christian news outlets are rejoicing at the recent study finding that Millennials are less...

July 2016

July 27, 2016

Why Most Bad Parenting Advice Begins with “But My Pediatrician Said…”

Let me say up front, this is NOT an article bashing the medical professions in...

June 2016

June 23, 2016

Hey Parents, Do THIS to Get Teens to Listen!

Getting teens to listen can be a challenge, and when they don't, parents often tend...

June 22, 2016

New Study Finds THIS Parenting Style Predicts Highest Rates of Success, Happiness, Morality in Adults…

Parenting can be tough work, and there are lots of different ideas about what it...

May 2016

May 05, 2016

A Crisis In Catholic Fatherhood

A recent caller to my radio program said that she and her husband weren't on...

May 03, 2016

So, What IS Modesty Anyway?

Fellow Patheosi, Rebecca Bratten-Weiss posted a terrific article that cuts through a lot of the...

April 2016

April 26, 2016

New Major Study of 160,000 Children Finds Spanking Causes Similar Harm As Abuse.

Children need solid discipline, consistent expectations, and solid structure, but there are many better ways...

March 2016

March 17, 2016

MRI Shows Breastfed Babies’ Brains Develop Better/Faster than Formula or Mixed-Fed Infants

Several weeks ago, I posted an article on how nursing facilitates the development of structures...

March 08, 2016

Parenting Style Most Significant Factor Predicting Support for Trump, New Study Finds

Readers of Parenting with Grace, in which I discuss this very issue (not as it...

February 2016

February 22, 2016

The Myth of Optional Breastfeeding & Why You Might Not be Breastfeeding Long Enough

UPDATE: This article has sparked tremendous outrage from readers. PLEASE NOTE. Save for a few...

February 03, 2016

The Corporal Works of Mommy and Daddy: Living the “Little Way” of Family Life

In preparation for our oldest child's First Communion, we were reviewing the various Works of...

January 2016

January 15, 2016

HOW CAN I GET THEM TO LISTEN?!? The Secret of Cultivating Discipleship Hearts In Your Children

Every parent wants their children to listen to them, not just about the requests and...

January 12, 2016

Filters Don’t Keep Kids Safe Online–New Study Finds.

Michigan State criminal justice professor Thomas J. Holt, found that about one in four children...

November 2015

November 03, 2015

RAISE FAITHFUL KIDS! SAVE 50% on a Great New Resource!

If you or your parish are looking for a way to empower families to foster...

October 2015

October 29, 2015

The Power of “Family Stories” –What Story Does YOUR FAMILY LIFE Tell Your Kids about Faith, Life and Relationship?

If you ever want to know what your kids will grow up to think about...

October 01, 2015

Hey Parents! Stop Asking Permission to Be A Family!

Moms and dads, I want to let you in on a secret. You don't need...

September 2015

September 17, 2015

Great FREE Resource for Catholic Parents!

FREE PARENTING MAGAZINE for Catholic parents! Tender Tidings Fall 2015 now available! In this issue:...

August 2015

August 06, 2015

Family Spirituality–Caring for the Heart of Your Home

Spirituality is the heart of our your home. Are you caring for your family's "heart...

July 2015

July 29, 2015

Raising Moral Kids in an Immoral World

An Ascension Press Webinar with Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak On June 26th, the Supreme...

July 28, 2015

Protecting YOUR Family’s “Heart Health”

Your family's spirituality is the heart of your home. Do you know how to protect...

July 28, 2015

Yes, You CAN Raise Faithful Kids

What are your chances your children will own their faith? Answer these 5 questions in...

July 01, 2015

BE NOT AFRAID! Raising Faithful, Moral Kids in a World Gone Mad.

I've been hearing from a lot of parents who, especially in the wake of SCOTUS...

June 2015

June 29, 2015

Fix Your Fussy Eater in 3 Easy Steps

Lisa and I get a lot of calls from listeners to More2Life Radio who are...

June 25, 2015

Catholic Families in Crisis: New Study Finds Catholic Homes Are Spiritually Bankrupt.

The Church teaches that family life is the basic unit of society and that as...

June 25, 2015

Pope Francis on Marriage, “Marital Wounds Hurt Children.”

Pope Francis made some powerful observations about the importance of working to create strong marriages....

June 22, 2015

Appalling New Sleep Training Technique Say’s “Don’t Feed Your Baby.”

Two pediatrician brothers claim they have developed a "new" method of getting babies to sleep....

June 06, 2015

Mission Possible: 5 Keys to Raising Faithful Kids

What are your chances of raising faithful kids? Answer these 5 questions! For the Catholic...

June 01, 2015

The Devil Made Them Do It. Was Charlie Challenge a Movie Marketing Campaign? Does it Matter?

Eonline is reporting the so-called Charlie Challenge was just a viral marketing campaign by Warner...