The 154 Billion Dollar Man
A landmark report reveals father absence now costs taxpayers USD $154 billion annually, making a compelling economic and social case for investing in fathers to strengthen families and nations.
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Why Men and Women Are Moving Apart — and How Families Can Bridge the Gap
A viral essay explores why young women trend left while young men don’t, examining biology, technology, institutions and family life — and why strong families may be the key to bridging the divide.
Choosing Your Children Even When It Feels Hard
A viral confession about a father disliking time with his children sparks a firm, fraternal response arguing that fatherhood is shaped by chosen sacrifice, not fleeting feelings or enjoyment.
Overcoming Relational Poverty in an Age of Loneliness
At the heart of genuine generosity is personal relationship. In an age of loneliness, by allowing people to encounter our real – and messy – lives, we create true belonging.
Why Fewer Young Women Value Marriage — and Why They Don’t Know What They’re Missing
This week, a shocking Pew Research graphic has been making the rounds on social media. It’s a chart showing how dramatically young women’s interest in marriage has fallen away over the past three decades.
The Old Fashioned Way to Family Formation – Flirting Parties
In opening our homes to those of the next generation, we not only provide a safe place for them to meet; we also model the beauty of family and elements that form a good one, including faith, hard work, sacrifice, and love.
What Families Are Missing By Not Reading Aloud
Reading to children gets increasingly more difficult in an age of movies, the internet, and hectic schedules. But fighting against these constraints and picking up a book with your children is well worth the effort, for even a few minutes here and there gives both parent and child “an irreplaceable gift”.
The ‘D’ Word
Words have power, especially when it comes to parenting. Used with thoughtful intention, words can build up and create. Used carelessly or worse, recklessly, they can tear down and destroy. One word that seems to have gone out of fashion is the ‘D’ word, Discipline.
Married Mothers Are Happier
A report in The Atlantic found that, among female demographics, married mothers enjoy the highest levels of happiness, connection, and purpose — a finding that challenges the modern myth that marriage and motherhood are a burden for women.
The Importance of Downtime for Fathers and Families
When I was single, I had more downtime than I cared for. Now, as a father of two very young children, I treasure any time I have alone. It is only in such moments that I am able to step back, gain perspective, and think strategically about my life, my family, and our big-picture goals.
