Women Who Dare to Mother
Is traditional motherhood viable today? Mothers of large families show it’s rewarding and sustainable.
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The Misunderstood Doctrine of Motherhood and Self-Denial
Is motherhood revolutionary? Sacrificial love molds the leaders of tomorrow and deepens the Christianity of those sacrificing.
Breaking Cycles: How Education Lifts Families
What drives the success of family support programs? Tailored education and resources empower parents.
Redefining Wealth for the 21st-Century Family
What really defines the wealth of nations? Is it GDP or the strength and stability of its family units?
The Hidden Power of “Thank You”
How does gratitude affect families? It fosters virtues, strengthens faith, and nurtures relationships.
Utah’s Legislative Leap: From Reporting to Supporting Child Welfare
New Utah legislation follows best practices for child safety, merging legal protection with moral duty.
What’s in a Name? More Than You Might Realize
Can a name shape destiny? Family stories foster resilience, shape self-worth, and connect to heritage.
Are our children being sexualized? The Evidence
Concerns over sexualizing children have often been described as scare tactics. Are they? What is the current state of the problem?
How “Sex Positivity” Harms Women
Eroticism in literature celebrated as sex positivity can ultimately harm women’s perspectives on sex.
The Spiritual Side of Christmas Consumerism
Does the effort to craft a magical Christmas morning teach us something about the heart of a Father seeking to bring endless joy to us all?
What’s the Point of Seeking Fairness in an Unfair World?
A mother’s dilemma over dividing a candy cane reflects on fairness in life, exploring the complexities of justice and suggesting that true fairness is often elusive.
Resilience, Family, and Identity with Jenet Erickson
The Raising Family Podcast: “Resilience, Family, and Identity with Jenet Erickson” This enlightening episode welcomes guest Jenet Erickson, a Fellow at the Wheatley Institute and Associate Professor of Religious Education at BYU. Jenet’s research specializes in maternal and child wellbeing, and in this discussion, she illuminates the sacred roles of both mothers and fathers in child development. She explores how children’s emotional and physical growth is deeply influenced by bonding with both parents and delves into the development of identity within these familial bonds. Jenet also touches on the concept of resilience in children and how it can be both a strength and a challenge. The episode concludes with insights on finding joy and happiness in life by nurturing strong relationships within families and society.