Category: Marriage/Family
Disney short film ‘Versa’ showcases the value of every preborn child
The newest short film from Disney Animation, “Versa,” is being praised for its pro-life messages as it explores themes of family, grief, love, and loss.
Read MoreFirst in Family: Red States Pulling Ahead on Marriage and Kids
or years, America’s elites have argued that blue states—with their generous family policies and better-educated populations—are better equipped to foster strong families. But according to the 2026 Family Structure Index, a new interactive report from the Center for Christian Virtue and Institute for Family Studies, the demographic trends tell a different story: red states manage to attract more families and foster higher marriage and fertility rates.
Read MoreGrand Prix institutes new pro-motherhood policy for athletes
Life Time’s new pregnancy initiative for Grand Prix athletes, permitting women who become pregnant after selection to postpone their place to the following year without penalty, is a recognition that motherhood shouldn’t be regarded as a career-undermining event.
Read MorePicky Eaters: A Modern American Phenomenon
Veit would like us to recover a delight in family meals by going back to the nineteenth-century model: the entire family eating together, enjoying the same meals
Read MorePro-Life Men Need to Get Involved to Fight Abortion
The pro-abortion movement likes to present abortion as a women’s issue only. Supposedly, because the mother is carrying the baby, she is the only person impacted by the abortion. But this claim is incorrect: fathers who lose their babies are deeply affected by abortion.
Read MoreThe ‘Ick’ Factor: How the Search for Perfection Is Fueling the Dating Recession
Dismissing a potentially deep connection because of a moment of cringe isn’t just picky—it’s a symptom of a dating culture that prioritizes perfection over long-term compatibility.
Read MoreBig Tech Goes to Trial and Loses, But The Battle Is Far From Over
Until these companies either implode or drastically reformulate their products, we must protect ourselves, our children, and our culture by saying no more.
Read MoreResearch Shows Young Men Want Marriage Yet Lack Confidence in Dating
An important new survey from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) on the marital and fatherhood interests of young men in America tell us that only 6% of those age 18 through 23 are married and just 25% of those between 24 and 29-years of age have a wedding ring on their finger. And less than one-third of unmarried men are currently in a romantic relationship. For those young men who do marry, most of them marry after age 30 as the average age of first marriage for men is 30.2.
Read MoreWhat Happens When Young Men Aren’t Working? Everyone Suffers
Young men still view work as a key indicator of their successful entrance into adulthood, per a new IFS report.
Read MoreMore than Superficial Emotion: The Demanding Work of Real Love in Families
How can we move beyond feelings and words to make love a tangible reality for our children? Here’s where nurture comes in. The best definition of nurture is behavior that helps the child feel supported and valued—even cherished.
Read MoreWhy the decline of marriage is driving America’s faith crisis
The married, intact family began declining in the 1960s. About a generation later, religious non-affiliation began to rise as those children reached adulthood. Social scientists call this generational succession, where each generation is less religious than the last. Marriage and family trends began to level off between 2008 and 2015, likely influencing today’s slowdown in religious decline that Pew recorded.
Read MoreAmerican Medical Association reaffirms support for gender mutilation of children
The AMA claimed that chemical and surgical gender mutilation of children is ‘medically necessary’ and the group’s support for it is ‘unchanged’ despite previous comments backing away from underage surgeries.
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