Although it might seem counterintuitive and downright sexist in this modern age, Pastor Eric Hawthorne believes that women should be deferential to their spouses to divorce-proof their marriages. “Even if the wife makes more money than her husband, it’s important to look up to the man to be the leader of the family,” he says. […]
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Help Teens Navigate the New Normal
School is back in session but for millions of teens, there are still no lunches with friends, after-school sports or clubs. Isolation caused by social distancing has been difficult for most of us. But according to Steven Hall, M.D., this has been especially hard on teens. “Interacting with their peers is very important to teenagers,” […]
How to Flood Your Family (and Community) with Kindness
By Carl on September 17, 2020 in Family Issues, How-To, Parenting, Relationships, Psychology, Uncategorized
With the COVID pandemic and the long-term pain of racial injustice recently boiling to a head, educator and creative activist Laurie Marshall shares practical ways that parents can flood their families and communities with kindness. She’ll discuss creating a family story that captures your family’s values. In addition, she will share small daily practices, fun […]
Are Frozen Embryos People or Property?
Recent news stories have explored the issue of frozen embryos caught in the crossfire of couples who have uncoupled. Fertilized during happier times, these embryos may remain in limbo forever and rack up storage fees if the couples cannot agree on their future. Or, as Nate Birt advises, the couple can agree to let the […]
Are Grandparents More Important Than Ever?
This Sunday, September 13th, is National Grandparents Day, a time for us to celebrate the special gifts grandparents bring to our lives and those of our children. Perhaps it is more important to celebrate this holiday this year during the pandemic when seeing grandparents face-to-face may be not be possible. The role grandparents play in […]